The Joel Quarrington Method

A complete guide in 4ths tuning.

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An in-depth course on Joel Quarrington's revolutionary approach to double bass technique.

Learn how we can help you to play your most expressive music.


The Joel Quarrington Method is an online video course by the ground-breaking classical bassist, soloist and educator.

This course is designed for ambitious double bassists who are looking to transform their technique. Joel Quarrington shares his unique approach to help you play advanced music with ease.

The course comprises 32 lessons over three and a half hours of video, with downloadable sheet music.

Joel presents these lessons in standard 4ths tuning (E, A, D, G), rather than his typical 5ths tuning, to make his teachings accessible to all.

Enrolling now will give you material to work on for years to come with no ongoing fees.

Artist


Joel Quarrington
Joel Quarrington

Joel Quarrington is a virtuosic double bassist, soloist and educator. He has served as principal bass for many renowned orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra. He is a professor at the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal, and at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he is a “Visiting Artist”.


What Will I Learn?

  • This is a comprehensive study of Joel Quarrington's approach to technique. It's all covered, from the left hand, fingerings, bowing, interval studies, vibrato, to scales and much more.
  • Joel's concepts are demonstrated with numerous examples from the orchestral and solo repertoire, so you can see the practical application of this unique approach. Many of these videos include performances with piano accompaniment.

- Ben Powell and Joel Quarrington

Who Is It For?

  • This course is designed for intermediate to advanced classical double bassists. However, the concepts can be applied to any genre of music. If you're a classical or jazz bassist who's looking to expand your facility, this could be a great fit.
  • This course is suitable for both French and German bow players. Whilst Joel plays German bow throughout the course, he also demonstrates his bowing concepts with French bow.
 

No one plays the double bass like Joel Quarrington, so we are thrilled to share his transformative approach to technique in this course.

Contents


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  Chapter 1: The Concepts
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  Chapter 2: General Technique
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  Chapter 3: The Five Mechanical Exercises
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  Chapter 4: Supplemental Exercises
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  Chapter 5: Orchestral Excerpts
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  Chapter 6: Solo Repertoire
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  Course Conclusion
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Sheet Music

Detailed transcriptions of Joel's musical examples and exercises are included and can be downloaded if required.

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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Does the course work with an iPad or tablet computer?
Yes, all of our courses can be viewed via an internet browser on any device. However, please note an up-to-date operating system and/or browser may be required for video playback.
Can I download the videos?
Videos are not available to download but can be streamed online. You can download any accompanying PDFs.
Can I ask Joel Quarrington questions?
No, Joel isn't available to answer questions, but you can ask for help in our exclusive study group where Geoff Chalmers and the other members will help you get back on track.
Does this course cover French bow as well as German bow?
Yes, although Joel plays German bow, he demonstrates his bowing techniques using both German and French bow holds.

Our courses are only available on DiscoverDoubleBass.com and include a 30 day, full refund policy.

Have questions about the course or need help? Contact us.