Recent content by AJWoodBass

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    Double Bass Fainting during rehersal

    I do indeed keep my feet on the floor, I feel as if that takes some of the pressure off of my back. You are right though, by keeping my feet planted I place a lot of pressure on my upper thighs. I really like the chair, and I love how portable it is. Most other chairs would mean an extra trip...
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    Double Bass Fainting during rehersal

    That's what the ER doctor said.
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    Double Bass Fainting during rehersal

    I don't think it is a "cop out" simply because the doctor at the ER basically gave me a short list of things that could lead to syncope as I described it. I know I wasn't as hydrated as I should have been and I definitely haven't had as much sleep as I should as I am finishing the summer session...
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    Double Bass Fainting during rehersal

    Hello all, I made this account today to tell of an experience I had yesterday. For context, I am a student who has been studying primarily classical double bass for the past six years. the first four years I played almost all standing up and when I graduated High school I began sitting as I...