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How to “Fake It” Successfully in Orchestra on Double Bass

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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How to get better at phrasing on the double bass

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Double Bass Coordination: The Role of the Metronome in Your Practice

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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How harmonics work on the double bass

By Chris West · London, UK
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What I practice on double bass when my time is limited

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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What part of the thumb should you use for double bass thumb position?

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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How tight should double bass bow hair be?

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

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Diagnose double bass tone problems with this checklist!

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Orchestral vs jazz pizzicato on double bass

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How to hold the double bass without wrecking your body

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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Where to put the thumb on the French double bass bow

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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How to get started shifting on the double bass

By Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA
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How to stand successfully with the double bass

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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How to bow a double bass – set yourself up right!

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