Learn how to play upright jazz bass in these free online video music lessons, including the art of playing double bass and bass playing tips and techniques on soloing, scales & walking bass lines, and how to care for the instrument.
Play the upright bass guitar using advanced techniques; learn how with tips from our expert upright bass guitar player in this free music lesson video.
Use different bow techniques on the upright bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert upright bass player in this free music lesson video.
Play chromatic scales on the upright bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert upright bass player in this free music lesson video.
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Play a solo on the upright bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert upright bass guitar player in this free music lesson video.
Play in the style of Bossa Nova music on the upright bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert upright bass player in this free music lesson video.
Play classical music on the upright bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert upright bass player in this free music lesson video.
Play jazz music the upright bass guitar using certain jazz styles and techniques; learn how with tips from our expert upright bass player in this free music lesson video.
Play Latin style music on the upright bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert upright bass player in this free music lesson video.
Play walking bass line techniques on the upright bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert upright bass player in this free music lesson video.
Tune the upright bass guitar in fourths, testing it with a French grip on the bow; learn how with tips from our expert upright bass player in this free music lesson video.
Play the bass scales on the upright bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert upright bass guitar player in this free music lesson video.
Identify the parts of the upright bass guitar; learn how with tips from our expert upright bass guitar player in this free music lesson video.
Clean and care for the upright bass guitar properly; learn how with tips from our expert upright bass player in this free music lesson video.
Summary: From its original uses in medieval and classical music, to its ubiquitous use in jazz, the upright, or double bass is the monster of the low-toned family of instruments. Perhaps called “double” because of its uses as a low-octave double for the cello, the upright bass is the backbone of any orchestra or band because it lays the sonic foundation for the movement of the notes and beats within a song.
Our expert will show you the basics of upright bass playing, including just figuring out what all the parts are called, how to make clear, precise notes, and how to maintain the bass and keep it in tune. For advanced players, he offers several lessons that can help expand your double bass playing into different styles and genres, as well as various techniques you can incorporate to add color and excitement to your basslines.
Some of the more skilled double bass players, such as Stanley Clarke, have made entire careers as solo artists, and perhaps you will too, if you pay close attention to the advice our expert gives in this video series.
Expert: Branson Garner has been playing the upright bass for nearly 10 years. He has learned much about the instrument throughout those ten years. Branson played the bass in his high school jazz band, and right now he is currently playing in the 23rd Army National Guard band, in which he plays both classical and jazz styles.
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