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This exercise (closed notes + natural harmonics) will improve intonation security

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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Tuning a double bass – what’s the best way?

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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How to train your left hand to be a double bass “pitch magnet”

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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How pivoting works on the double bass

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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Double stops on double bass – how to get started

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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Minor arpeggios on the double bass for beginners

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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How one octave arpeggios work on the double bass

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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One octave minor scales on double bass: natural, harmonic, and melodic

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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One Octave Major Scales for Double Bass

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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Hal Robinson’s Boardwalkin’ – It’ll change your left hand on double bass forever!

By Hal Robinson · Philadelphia, PA
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