Recent content by `Jas

I'm an intermediate bassist (about ABRSM grades 5-6) and I have a small recital/assessment at the end of the month. During the last recital, I played C Webster's Scherzo, however I got a negative comment from my teacher regarding the skill level of the piece. I'm determined to prepare a better...

I've been told by my current bass teacher that my left hand's fingers are much too flat when I play classical repertoire.. Is there any way to fix it? For 3+ years, I was taught by a cellist who did not know much about technique on the db, hence my horrible "flatness". Is this also caused by a...

I'm not too sure I can bring it to a luthier in my area as: a) It's a rented bass b) The only luthier in the area rented the bass to me and therefore isn't so keen on improving an old, rented bass. c) I signed a contract with said luthier about not "tinkering" with the bass without his...

I followed the advice given to me when I asked a question a few months ago about a 1/2 size bass vs a 3/4. I ended up renting a 3/4 bass two months ago and have found a lot of problems with it. What I find in my area, is that 3/4 basses have extremely large bodies, at least relative to my size...

My school purchased a double bass two years ago, however there were no bassists to play on it until I moved to the school two months ago. I'm the only bassist at the school, and none of the music teachers have touched the bass until now. This double bass has a very weak, "scratchy" tone which...

I have a gig next Monday, and I've found out I need the lead sheet for Fever. Does anyone have it, or know anyone who has a lead sheet? I don't live anywhere near a music store where I can purchase it, so if you do have it, could you please contact me? Thank you so much, it's much appreciated.

I'm moving to a new area in week or so, and I have to rent a double bass from there. I'm worried about the size of the bass I should rent, as I don't have a case with wheels and I'll have to lug the bass from home to my school, school to my bass lessons using the subway and various forms of...

I've been reading this forum ever since I started my bass which was a year ago. I'm in high school, it's been exactly a year since I've started on the Double Bass. I'm about 5'1 - 5'2 and I play a 3/4 sized DB. I do orchestral, jazz&blues mainly. ;D I'm a female double bass player hailing...