Recent content by btownbass

I completely agree with using any of the above recommendations for improving familiarity with the instrument. However, I don't understand the need to wean yourself from looking at the fingerboard during performance. Even Edgar Meyer uses marks on his fingerboard and frequently looks down while...

I think Dragonetti actually used a 1-2-3-4 system, like modern bass guitarists. Apparently he was a very large dude. You can check out the facts here...

Hadn't seen an update to this post in a while. If I left anyone out, I apologize: -1997: Minnesota Orchestra: no winner -1998: Cincinnati Symhpony: Boris Astafiev (Columbus Sym) Oregon Symphony: Jason Schooler (Cincinnati Conservatory of Music) Minnesota Orchestra: Matthew Frischman...

Soooo.... who gets Blake's spot in New World?

<Exactly how does one obtain the rental-only music on this list?> Your best bet is to ask to make a copy from your teacher or another student (assuming you are at a conservatory). Barring that option, many of these private domain pieces have been covered in the "Different Strokes" column in...

I heard that there is an audition coming up soon. Anyone know where to find the info?