Why do bass sections drag?

"Stupid Bass History" is back, but with a bit more research and collaboration. Thanks to all the folks who helped me with this video!

With Jason Heath · San Francisco, CA

Thanks to the bassists that took the time to chat with me for this video:

John Van Lierop – Principal Bass in the Sinfonia Rotterdam and frequent guest principal bass in many European orchestras
Thomas Fiorini – double bassist in the Brussels Philharmonic
Aaron Olguin – Principal Bass in Norway’s Trondheim Symphony
Cory Palmer – Principal Bass in the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

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