18. Sitting Technique | Discover Double Bass

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01. Course introduction (0:58)
02. Physical Set up and Relationship to the Instrument (10:37)
03. Left Hand Shapes (3:16)
04. Left Hand Articulation (3:12)
05. Left Hand Weight (3:02)
06. The Mechanics of Shifting (4:09)
07. Bow Control (5:08)
08. Weight Distribution (5:55)
09. Excess Tension in the Thumbs Pt.1 - The Left Hand (5:24)
10. Excess Tension in Thumbs Pt.2 - The French Bow Hold (4:08)
11. Rotation of the Left Hand (6:17)
12. Right Hand Flexibility Exercises (9:41)
13. Introducing Spiccato Technique (11:34)
14. Left Hand Position (5:41)
15. The Half Step Shift Exercise (10:17)
16. Articulations (9:06)
17. Phantom Hand Exercise (4:49)
18. Sitting Technique (10:01)
19. Course Conclusion (0:52)
20. Course Discussion (11:06)
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Bonus Videos - Q & A Session

How do I move from spiccato to legato? (2:59)
How do I play harmonics cleanly with the bow? (2:21)
How to move from pizzicato to arco on the German bow? (1:42)
How do I hide bow changes? (1:40)
How can I add arm weight to the bow whilst keeping relaxed? (3:56)

18. Sitting Technique

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