Recent content by Brunot

I would just pick the one that works better with my hand, like I did with German. I believe we are past the point of needing to prove or discussing which one is better, because there is plenty of examples of both styles helping to create great music and I could think of better spent time. It...

I always seen this as one of those things that cannot simply be targeted and then practiced. It has to do with many aspects of your bowing: The better your bowing in general is the better you can understand what makes this sound in your situation. It mostly happens because of a sudden...

Thanks man, looks like an interesting read!

Well, the way I see it is that your imagination is limited at the moment, not classical music really. There are many things you can do out of classical or whatever other genre you may put here. If you are going to think of it as constraining, you will find it that way. Every genre has some...

I vaguely remember having discussion with a friend of mine about the same question, he identified him as Jim Richardson.

Glad to hear, guess it feels good seeing your work bearing fruit!

I wonder what is so shocking/hipster/grumpy about not being hooked up on FB? I am, but not everybody has to need or enjoy what it has to offer. Just because it is popular, does not mean it is all-round facility for life on the internet or a requirement to be considered 'not grumpy' or 'full of...

I don't know, so much hate for nothing. Listened to it, didn't like it. No need to go around that scandalizing and all. I am sure that Mr.Doublebass Repertoire doesn't mind. Regarding Sadowsky: Well, if you look at the way you are talking about 'classical guys', you are doing the same thing...

I had tremendous problems with technique while standing, but never went into sitting and with time and evaluation I came to a point where I can play in a relaxed way standing. My teacher considered have me sit multiple times, but we solved all the problems and I am glad for it as I have a lot...

I presume you meant 'Nyman' rosin and actually, that happened to me when I made a harder inaccurate stroke, resulting in a kind of chipped chunk falling off and leaving a spot of color you are talking about. It is nothing special as far as I know and has nothing to do with the quality or age of...

For me, the biggest flaw is the hipster image it has sometimes, mainly created from the ******** comment wars on the internet or the new breed of high artists, playing 20 min melodic minor solo basking in their own musical dawn. As far as it is true that jazz requires some longer listening to...

I got one as well, but it was only a warning that they will be full soon. The title ought to serve as an attention seeker I guess.

Well, I cried a river for this guy... laughing. Seriously, I never stopped to wonder if he's just challenged or just a hell of a troll. After seeing his homepage picture, I settled for the latter :D

To the point, I had a BIG problem with tensing my whole body, mainly the left hand. My teacher suggested this: Don't overthink it. I know it is hard to keep track of all the thing you need to look for, but let the music flow for a while. I must say that he is right indeed. I try to keep...

Well, I played a bit on of his basses that my teacher owns and I'd say it is a great sounding bass, yours looking just as good! In case someone would be interested he is a Czech luthier who started out in the national Czecho-Slovakian instrument company Cremona where he was a pupil of Bohumil...