Technique Transformer

A revolution in double bass technique.

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Technique Transformer is an online course by the acclaimed bassist and educator, David Allen Moore.

This course is designed for intermediate to advanced double bassists who are looking to transform their double bass technique. It comprises 75 online video lessons over five and a half hours, with downloadable sheet music. Renowned educator David Allen Moore shares his revolutionary approach that will unlock your technique and allow you to play the advanced repertoire you've always dreamed of.

David presents his most exciting and transformative lessons in an accessible format that you can revisit anytime. Enrolling now will give you material to work on for years to come with no ongoing fees.

Artist


David Allen Moore
David Allen Moore

David Allen Moore is a bassist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, a USC Thornton School of Music Associate Professor, Domaine Forget Faculty Member and a Thomastik-Infeld Artist.


What Will I Learn?

  • Topics include body mapping, French and German bow technique, 3D bowing, practice strategies, left hand technique, the brush model, flat bow theory, orchestral articulations, bass movement, modular strokes and much more.
  • The lessons are presented so students can progress through the chapters in any order.

Who Is It For?

  • This course is designed with intermediate to advanced classical double bass students in mind. However, the concepts can be applied to any genre of music. If you're a student who's looking to progress beyond the basics, this could be a great fit.
  • This course is suitable for both French and German bow players. Although David plays German bow throughout the course, he demonstrates his bowing concepts both overhand and underhand.
 

You will leave this course with the tools you need to tackle advanced music and virtuosic repertoire.

Contents


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  Chapter 1: Introduction
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  Chapter 2: Fundamental Concepts
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  Chapter 3: Movements Basics
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  Chapter 4: Bow Basics (French and German)
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  Chapter 5: 3D Bowing
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  Chapter 6: Role of the Fingers
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  Chapter 7: Articulation - Creating Sound
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  Chapter 8: Bass Movement
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  Chapter 9: Modular Strokes
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  Chapter 10: Orchestral Articulations
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  Chapter 11: Sevcik Application
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  Chapter 12: Perfect Practice
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  Chapter 13: Left Hand Technique
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  Chapter 14: Course Conclusion
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Transcriptions

Detailed transcriptions of David'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 David questions?
No, David 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.
What style of music is used in this course?
This is a course on technique so there are no full pieces to learn and the information can be applied to any style, but David demonstrates some of the concepts with excerpts from standard orchestral repertoire.
Does this course cover French bow as well as German bow?
Yes, although David 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.

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