Double Bass
The Double Bass is the only string instrument that is played standing up or perched on a stool. It's also the only string instrument that has two different ways of holding its bow; the French grip and the German grip. Both grips are used by people around the world. Your teacher will help you decide which is better for you to play.
The Double Bass is the only string instrument that is played standing up or perched on a stool. It's also the only string instrument that has two different ways of holding its bow; the French grip and the German grip. Both grips are used by people around the world. Your teacher will help you decide which is better for you to play.
Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza Spalding
One of the best and most famous bassists in the world, Esperanza Spalding, is a great singer, too! Watch as she and her band perform for the Obamas in the White House a few years ago.
"Kobolds"
"Kobolds"
Four basses that are in the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra play a bass quartet called "Kobolds." Watch as they use their instruments as percussion instruments, too!
Bass solo by Bottesini
Bass solo by Bottesini
Bassist Mikyung Soung performs a Double Bass solo, and in the middle of the video, talks a bit about her hopes for her solo career.
Victor Wooten plays Electric Bass
Victor Wooten plays Electric Bass
In different types of bands, bassists will play electric basses instead of upright, Double Basses. Watch as one of the best electric bassists in the world, Victor Wooten, plays his.