Incredibly Useful Exercises, CLARKE THUMB DRILLS

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Incredibly Useful Exercises, CLARKE THUMB DRILLS

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4 жыл бұрын

The CLARKE THUMB DRILLS were originally a trumpet exercise, but adapted for the bass for 3 reasons: to exercise and condition quick, accurate and powerful finger placement in thumb position; for a precise and strong hand frame in thumb position; and for the exercise of an efficient Left Hand technique. Today we focus on the EFFICIENT left hand technique, breaking down all motions of live and dead fingers in the exercise. Have fun!
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@lesliebaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dennis for the thorough explanation for getting the most out of this drill.

@incrediblyusefulexercises 2 жыл бұрын

You're more than welcome, Leslie. Thanks for watching!

@johnsavold2 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great series! Thanks!

@incrediblyusefulexercises 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, John! So glad you're liking it.

@hectorpage2599 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your video lessons, and working these exercises into my practice routine - thanks Dennis! Have ordered Volume 17 and look forward to digging deeper. Best wishes from the UK.

@incrediblyusefulexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Great, Hector! Thanks for watching, and I'm glad it's working for you! Hope you all are well in the UK!

@fififresa 4 жыл бұрын

¡Gracias!

@incrediblyusefulexercises 2 жыл бұрын

De nada, Deneb! Thanks for watching!

@frankcastillobass 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@incrediblyusefulexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Francisco! I'm glad you like it!

@ibrahimdansman6337 2 жыл бұрын

This video really helped me! Thank you :D

@incrediblyusefulexercises 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Ibrahim! Thanks for watching!

@jorgefrias3776 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff, thanks Dennis! I realy enjoying your videos and orderded one of the books, it's great too.

@incrediblyusefulexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jorge! I'm so glad you're liking them!

@matbass82 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you!

@incrediblyusefulexercises 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Mat!

@alexisarkus-duntov2170 4 жыл бұрын

Dennis, thanks so much for these thoughtful lessons. You are a great communicator and a graceful player. I’m excited to dive into your books. Cheers from Brooklyn.

@incrediblyusefulexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you - that's very kind, Alexis! I'm so glad you're enjoying them! Hope you're well.

@thewordnerds 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I have been doing the Clarke drills in the first fingering (only, so far) simply to get started with thumb position, develop a callus on my thumb, strength in my left shoulder and back, etc. It sounded pretty rough for about a week and a half, but today I had a breakthrough in which I was able to get a clear, non-squeaky tone from D major all the way up through G. Now I think I will stay down at D (and maybe Eb), slow down, and concentrate on the “dead finger” anticipatory placement. Very helpful! PS: I just got the digital edition of all the exercises. Is there a list that shows which exercises correspond with which individual volume? (Since they are just listed alphabetically in the big book.) -Dave S.

@incrediblyusefulexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the note, words! I'm glad you're enjoying it, and glad about your breakthrough. There is no list for the workouts in the full collection - they're listed in the individual workouts. I designed the workout books to be worry-free and simple cover-to-cover page-turning workouts. I recommend those types of workouts so people minimize the time it takes to turn the pages between exercises. Goes much quicker and is more productive. Thanks for watching, and I'm so glad you're liking it! Be well

@danielcouch4852 Жыл бұрын

Alright, some stanley clarke exercises I'm interested

@danielcouch4852 Жыл бұрын

@incrediblyusefulexercises 5 ай бұрын

Haha - yes! Hope you're well

@JayCarterMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Are playing every (12th frett!) note as a harmonic all the way through? I can see what you are doing in the (A) clearly but the others not so much. (Once again a great lesson I love this channel)

@incrediblyusefulexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Jay - thanks so much for the support. Yes, every 12th fret in this exercise is a harmonic. Thumb in A, 1st finger in B, and 2nd finger in C. Hope that helps! Be well

@amekitty8913 2 жыл бұрын

when i go up the scale with my thumb and first finger should my first finger be curved inward or outward

@incrediblyusefulexercises 2 жыл бұрын

Good question, Ame. I prefer to keep my thumb curved inwards just a bit, pointed down at the ground. If I straighten it out, it adds too much tension to my hand. Good luck, and hope you're well

@Anonymous-rp4hn 4 жыл бұрын

Are you using a bent endpin?

@incrediblyusefulexercises 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. It's a wooden endpin drilled in at an angle into the bass block. It's called a "Laborie" endpin.

@Anonymous-rp4hn 4 жыл бұрын

Incredibly Useful Exercises very nice! You look very comfortable! Do you stand while performing in the opera pit?

@incrediblyusefulexercises 4 жыл бұрын

All the time. I’m much more comfortable standing. I like the “dynamic balance” processes of standing better than the “static balance” process of sitting. Having my hips locked in place for 2-6 hours isn’t comfortable for me. Plus, I don’t have to worry about carrying or moving a stool.