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Beginner's Classical Bass
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Course Introduction (0:36)
Chapter 1 - Getting Started
01. The Parts of the Bass and Bow (3:57)
02. Taking the Bass in and Out of It's Case (2:22)
03. Carrying Your Bass and Bow (2:19)
Chapter 2 - Posture
04. Determining the Bass Height and Standing Posture (3:28)
05. Seating Posture (2:34)
NEW - 05b. Warming Up Before You Play (1:46)
Chapter 3 - First Motions on the Double Bass
06. Open Strings (2:26)
07. Left Hand Basics (3:00)
08. Playing at the Neck Block (3:03)
09. Closing the String - Plucked (4:54)
10. Marking the Fingerboard (2:08)
Chapter 4 - Bow Fundamentals
11. Bow Basics - Bow Tightness, Rosin (3:59)
12. German Bow Hold (1:39)
13. French Bow Hold (2:27)
14. Bow Games (1:43)
15. Where to Place the Bow on the Strings (2:38)
16. First Notes with Open Strings (2:59)
Chapter 5 - Third Position
17. First Notes at the Neck Heel (6:40)
18. Shortnin’ Bread (5:02)
19. Scotland's Burning (4:39)
Chapter 6 - First Position
20. Understanding First Position (2:15)
21. Mary Had a Little Lamb (2:58)
22. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (3:17)
23. Lightly Row (4:53)
Chapter 7 - Connecting First and Third Position
24. Introducing Shifting - Seated (2:08)
25. Developing Your Shifting Skills (8:05)
26. Bow Lifts (3:38)
27. Ruben and Rachel (2:33)
28. Dynamics (4:56)
29. Introducing the 2nd Finger (3:10)
30. Mary Had a Little Lamb - Major and Minor (4:29)
Chapter 8 - Expanding our Range
31. Introducing Pivoting (3:21)
NEW - 31b. Developing Finger Strength (1:45)
32. Introducing the A and E Strings (4:33)
33. G Major Scale and Arpeggio (4:21)
NEW - 33b. The Ringing Bell (2:28)
Chapter 9 - New Melodies
34. Mahler 1 Bass Solo (2:10)
35. Camptown Races (6:27)
36. Amazing Grace (6:50)
37. Swing Low Sweet Chariot (5:49)
Chapter 10 - Second Position
38. Second Postion (8:44)
39. D Major Scale (6:19)
40. Downward and Upward (1:58)
41. Cumberland Gap (2:27)
Chapter 11 - Lower Register Workout
42. Pivoting in 1st Position (6:17)
43. Half Position (4:49)
44. Bb Major Scale (2:19)
45. F Major Scale and Arpeggio (3:22)
46. A major Scale and Arpeggio (3:46)
47. E Major Scale and Arpeggio (2:54)
48. Mahler 1 in Half Position (3:40)
49. G Major 2 Octave Scale and Arpeggio (5:28)
Chapter 12 - Bowing Concepts
50. Connected Bow Strokes (4:42)
51. Staccato (7:40)
52. Portato (5:59)
53. Slurs (7:58)
54. Alternating Quarters and Eighths (3:46)
55. Moto Perpetuo by Paganini (3:56)
NEW - 55b. Introducing Spiccato (3:32)
Chapter 13 - Essential Scales
56. A Major Scale and Arpeggio (2:00)
57. E Major Scale and Arpeggio (2:01)
58. Eb Major 1 Octave and Arpeggio (6:32)
59. Ab Major 1 Octave and Arpeggio (5:45)
60. Db Major 1 Octave and Arpeggio (4:01)
61. Gb Major 1 Octave and Arpeggio (3:54)
62. B Major 1 Octave and Arpeggio (2:10)
Chapter 14 - Final Thoughts
63. Find Others to Play With (1:23)
64. Find a Private Teacher (1:12)
65. Practice Advice (3:42)
66. Dig into Another Course (0:45)
Course Conclusion (0:38)
Course Feedback
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Bonus Lessons and Interviews
Lesson - How to Apply Rosin to the Bass Bow (2:05)
Lesson - My Bow Hold (Not Grip) (3:32)
Lesson - How to Trill (2:28)
Lesson - Stop those flying fingers! (Left-hand technique) (2:29)
Interview - Common Problems for Beginners (6:00)
Interview - Top Bowing Tips 'Throw the Frisbee' (5:05)
Interview - Essential Intonation Tips (How to play in tune) (4:47)
Interview - The Story of Contrabass Conversations (11:16)
Interview - Jason's Bass Gear and Recommendations for Students (9:21)
NEW - 33b. The Ringing Bell
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