Recent content by atmanknows1

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    Double Bass If You Have Conquered Thumb Position Vibrato: HELP!!!

    Wow thanks everyone! I'm still struggling with it a lot but all your suggestions and advice have been super helpful. Those videos are also really great and have been a big help. Still feels like I'm smashing my head against a wall, and it's hard to imagine this ever getting easier, but I've...
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    Double Bass If You Have Conquered Thumb Position Vibrato: HELP!!!

    Whenever I keep my thumb down it feels even harder than when I don't. So no, not really. What's really driving me crazy is the motion my arm is supposed to be making. It never feels like I'm getting it right or that I'm in control. I've heard it's like a karate chop, and I suppose that helps...
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    Double Bass If You Have Conquered Thumb Position Vibrato: HELP!!!

    So threads like this probably exist, but I need it for myself. I've been trying to get this down and it sounds terrible. I don't feel like I'm improving at all. Have any of you struggled with thumb position vibrato? I feel like I'm the only one in my studio who can't do it. It's jittery and...
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    Double Bass "Percussion Discussion" on Mingus at the Bohemia - What the Hell?!

    Does anyone know how he makes it sound like two bases are playing together at the same time, arco, with beautiful counterpoint? I am baffled.