Country Bass Fiddle Tips for Beginners

Summary: From its original uses in medieval and classical music, to its ubiquitous use in jazz, to even its influences in big band and rockabilly, the bass fiddle 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 organization of the notes and beats within a song.

In this free video series our expert bass fiddle player will show you tips on how to have more feel when you play, how to play slap and snap bass as well as how to play double slap bass. You'll learn all the parts and inner workings of the instrument as well as how to play certain styles of music such as country and blues.