What is Double Bass Bowing Technique?
Double Bass Bowing Technique is a step-by-step video course presented by Lauren Pierce, which comprises of 5+ hours of HD video across 70 lessons. It is a comprehensive method that teaches all of the key aspects of French bowing technique. Reading music is not a requirement as all the exercises are demonstrated in the video lessons, but if you prefer to read them as well there are written exercises in standard notation.
The video course is available to view online, exclusively at Discover Double Bass.
Artist
Lauren Pierce is our classical double bass expert. Well known for her virtuosic solo double bass performances on YouTube, she is also a world leading educator. Lauren is here to inspire and educate to help you play your best music.
Learning to use the bow is an essential skill for all bassists and this method can be applied in many styles of music, not just classical.
What will I learn?
The 70 video lessons are presented in a step-by-step order giving you a clear and logical route though the course material. Starting right at the beginning with the very basics it covers all of the key bowing techniques you need to know.
The course is comprised of three sections covering a wide range of bowing topics. From the fundamentals of technique to a detailed look at more advanced material such as off the string strokes, everything you need is all in one place.
Contents
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StartStart Here
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StartJoin the Study Group
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Start01 .Course Introduction (3:17)
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Start02. Choosing a Bow (4:24)
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Start03. Bow Care and Rosin (6:13)
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Start04. Choosing Rosin (4:55)
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Start05. Tightening the Bow (1:46)
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Start06. Three Points of Contact (2:56)
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Start07. Common Musical Notations (4:27)
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Start08. The Wrist (2:56)
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Start09. Arm Angle (3:34)
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Start10. Arm Levels (4:18)
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Start11. Arm Weight (7:19)
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Start12. Pulling the Bow (5:02)
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Start13. Bow Placement (3:25)
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Start14. Back & Forth Motion (5:32)
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Start15. Section Two Introduction (2:53)
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Start16. Torquing (5:42)
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Start17. Starting the Notes: Part 1 (5:49)
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Start18. Starting the Notes: Part 2 (5:35)
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Start19. Arm Levels Etude (7:42)
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Start20. Torquing: Pt.2 (6:00)
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Start21. Starting the Notes: Pt. 3 (5:07)
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Start22. Dip the tip: Part 1 (4:56)
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Start23. Dip the Tip: Part 2 (4:58)
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Start24. Connecting the Notes: Part 1 (3:37)
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Start25. Connecting the Notes: Part 2 (3:10)
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Start26. Bow Speed (3:42)
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Start27. Bow Speed Control: Pt. 1 (5:01)
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Start28. Bow Weight to Placement Ratio: Part 1 (4:56)
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Start29. Bow Weight to Placement Ratio: Part 2 (4:20)
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Start30. Bow Speed Control: Pt.2 (6:20)
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Start31. Disguising Bow Changes (8:41)
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Start32. Combing Torquing & Dip the Tip (5:58)
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Start33. Common Mistakes: Part 1 (5:59)
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Start34. Common Mistakes: Part 2 (5:14)
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Start35. Octave String Crossing Exercise (3:17)
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Start36 . Long Tones with Alternating Crescendos (3:18)
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Start37. Shifting Drill Crescendos (2:26)
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Start38. Starting Notes Exercise (2:12)
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Start39. Uneven Bow Patterns Exercise (1:35)
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Start40. Bow Weight to Placement Exercise (5:55)
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Start41. Dealing With Pain (5:07)
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Start42. Stretching (6:12)
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Start43. Section Three Introduction (1:14)
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Start44. String Crossings (5:15)
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Start45. String Crossing Etude (5:54)
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Start46. F Major Thirds Exercise (6:20)
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Start47. String Crossing When Alternating Strings (6:33)
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Start48. Slurring Over Strings (4:23)
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Start49. Playing off the String: Pt.1 (6:04)
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Start50. Playing off the String: Pt.2 (1:41)
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Start51. Switching from Pizz to Arco (3:43)
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Start52. Articulations: Pt.1 (4:42)
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Start53. Articulations: Pt.2 (5:18)
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Start54. Articulations: Pt.3 (4:06)
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Start55. Articulations: Pt.4 (6:37)
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Start56. Creative Exercises: Pt.1 (4:57)
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Start57. Creative Exercises: Pt.2 (6:09)
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Start58. Tremolo (2:15)
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Start59. Extended Techniques (3:58)
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Start60. Bowing Permutations Exercise (4:01)
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Start61. Bowing Permutations in Thumb Position (2:16)
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Start62. Lifts & Retakes (3:57)
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Start63. Hooked Bowings (5:27)
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Start64. How to Choose Bowings (7:51)
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Preview65. Double Stops (6:47)
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Start66. Double Stops: Pt.2 (4:03)
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Start67. Uneven Bowing Patterns in Thumb Position (4:43)
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Start68. Final Etude: Pt.1 (7:37)
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Start69. Final Etude: Pt.2 (3:12)
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Start70. Course Conclusion (3:58)
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StartCourse Feedback
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StartNext Steps
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Here's what's being said about the course:
“Double Bass Bowing Technique is a complete compendium of bowing techniques, exercises and examples of use in actual playing.”
– Michal Herman
Lauren is one of the best bass players I have ever heard in my life. She has a magic sound, brilliant technique, and wonderful musicality. Her way of playing is very passionate, gorgeous, virtuosic. She is marvellous.
- Roman Patkolo
“Very comprehensive and worth every penny.”
– Ray Coyte
Frequently Asked Questions
Whilst the lessons start from the very basics more advanced players will also have plenty to work on as the course progresses.
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