I've only just discovered John Goldsby..... it's like Bill Nighy's American cousin; oozing style!

This is one of the very best interviews on how an artist plays her instrument that I have ever heard. I play a little guitar and never really thought too much of the bass. Francesca has instilled a new respect for the instrument, particularly the double bass in me❤. The two songs with the Lovesick Duo were just outstanding! 😻

Back, and to the left... Back. And to the left... ;-)

ASs an upright electricist/drummer, composer and flutist saxist, this Great Artist Inspires me in my AfroCuboCanadian jazSka Raunchabilly artist, all i can say Than You For Such an Inspiring Artist! in the early 90'z, i received an e-upright Zeta, as an endorsement. it's taken my 4 decades to get it to sound like an acoustic double /upright. i also play slapabilly on my cello. cheers from SpoCanada, in the soon to be; U$$@

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It seems to me that a significant curvature in the fingerboard would be beneficial. After all, in any position on the fingerboard you only need as much angle between string and fingerboard as is required to produce a buzz-less sound. Hypothetically, at the “16th fret” position that angle should be identical to the “first fret” angle. After all, the higher up the fingerboard you are playing the smaller the space needed for the string to vibrate…. You could make the instrument MUCH easier to play in thumb position by correctly curving the fingerboard.

who is the guy he mentions at 10:45 min

Reminds me of Straight No Chaser

Wonderful vid.

This dude knows what he’s talking about. Remarkable.

Great insight, I really appreciate these videos. However… I’m always confused when someone says they only play acoustically then immediately start talking about their mic. Like… are they not aware how that microphone gets the sound to the speakers? Are they assuming it’s magic?

Lovely thank you :-)

invaluable for beginners, many thanks

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Another great video Geoff, after watching it I went and bought a set of Thomastik Infeld Spirocore 3885, OW Light Spiral Core for my 3/4 Jazz Double Bass. Then I noticed you are using the S42W lights, which are for a 4/4 Double Bass. My question is do you recommend the S42W set on a 3/4 or are you playing a 4/4?

Very informative video, thanks guys. Is that .4 mm at the nut the same on every string?

These videos are great, really helpful and clear. Thanks

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So much skill for 'not alot of sound.'

Excellent

Very cool

I'm invesigating seated playing due to health problems, the tips around leg position were really useful! Being 6ft 2 I often wondered where to put my right knee so I don't catch it on a downbow!

Even if I don't know a lot of names, your content is great to watch, despite this very niche instrument. Thank you!

Super helpful tips, I’m learning as an electric bassist and had a lot of pain

i play double basss

And what about the tunning of the "small strings" between the bridge and the tail piece? I feel that when they are in tune the bass resonates more but how to get that in tune? All the best

This is an excellent lesson- thank you!

Thank you so much...

FANTASTICO!!! SOU BAXISTA E AMO VER SEUS VIDEOS . BRASIIIIIIILLLL

David's knowledge and delivery of information is so accessible, It makes me wish I played German bow.

He's a gone cat. A real gone cat. I can see him playing in a coffee house in the 50s behind Alan Ginsberg reading poetry.

Accurate, Clear and Extremely Useful. Preciso, claro y extremadamente útil. Bravo, Maestro. Cheers From México City!

Such great info-bravo, Dave!

Such a sweet lady! Great musician, she has a lot o charm!

I've recently discovered upright bass, qish I had the talent to play

Extraordinary. What type of strings are on that bass?

Wouldn't "negative slope" make the bass unplayable with the bow?

The Bach was phrased around his shifts rather than the musical line…something I have found to be very common when listening to double bassists play Bach..

Excellent instruction! tell my students that vibrato is like a powerful herb you add to your favorite suauce.... It is easy to overdo.

Fabulous lesson ( as always ) such an eloquent information view of German Bow. I'm a newcomer so its really great.

Thanks. That was great. Does anyone have any ideas for simple bow excercises for jazz guys?

Very interesting

I've taught this concept for many years. I instruct students to rest fingers that are not actively engaged with stopping the string. This practice teaches them to stay close to the strings rather then flying away from them. More importantly, it teaches them to find recuperation time while they are playing.

That course significantly and almost immediately improved my playing. Thank you both!

very very good!!!👍👍 thank so much! Cheers.

Thanks David for the video and your masterclass. It solved many years of struggle for me and I very much wish I would have found it sooner. It’s been essential for me in finding a better approach to the bow.

Damn y'all make great content