Recent content by Babar

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    Double Bass Ergo megathread part II

    :hyper::hyper:I should be getting mine tomorrow. Just about 8 weeks to the day. Anything I need to do on initial setup? I did find a nice padded recurve bow bag on ebay. I cant wait. I cant wait.
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    Double Bass Wooden Laborie endpin: where to buy?

    In the traeger book he talks about using a size 2B drumstick cut down to replace the endpin.
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    Double Bass love this guy.... i can't not look

    still. In the context of the article, a lot becomes clear... anosognosia Awesome.
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    Double Bass Tango - arco or pizz?

    Im no arranger or expert, but I think that arco would be cooler for the kids to hear and experience in the show. Will you be in a pit, hidden, ect?
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    Double Bass Fingers 3 & 4 in RH 2-finger pizz

    Not to get off topic, but thanks for posting that link. Those videos were fantastic. Very inspiring.
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    Bassists who are lefties who play righty club.

    count me in too. Play righty bass, hockey and golf rightly. But I can suture, or put in a central line with either hand.
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    Anyone have expertice regarding the effects of music on the brain?

    There have been a number of studies correlating the effect of early music education and math and language ability. My kid is starting Pre-K in the fall, and his school has a great music program. Try Google scholars, or medline for citations.
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    Tool questions... (Yes, I know it's been beaten to death...)

    Most of the drill press arbors have a taper. MAKE SURE IT IS UNPLUGGED FIRST. The way to put the chuck back on it to put the chuck on in closed position. Put on piece of wood scrap on the drill press table, and lower the chuck into the wood to 'squeeze' the chuck onto the arbor. Another...
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    Double Bass Ergo megathread part II

    Just placed my order. Classic 4 string. Also have a german bow coming from Gullihur. I have an old GK 150 watt combo, what else will a be needing? I'm just starting out on upright, coming from neglecting my 5 string electric. And yes, I have an instructor. Boy, it's gonna be a long 6-8...
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    Double Bass I can't keep time

    that was a great talk, much appreciated.