Recent content by MandShef

Finally got an iPad for xmas, and treated myself to a copy of your e-book (my first ever e-book!). What an excellent resource, especially useful as I'm about to start teaching. Love the fact that there are little demo videos! Lots of useful photos, exercises & links too. I can see myself...

Hi, Chrismmc I use Pops, and in cold weather, or when it's lost its stickiness, I just pop it on the radiator for a minute. I give the bass & strings a wipe with a soft duster after playing. Rgarcia26 Pops usually comes wrapped in wax paper inside a little red pot, so if yours isn't wrapped I...

Always loosen the tension of your bow when not in use, you will adversely affect the hair on your bow by having it in constant tension.

Ah, I hadn't realised they shipped to the UK. Great - I've added it to my 'wishlist'!

I'm not a writer or blogger, BUT, this looks like such a useful book. I don't have a kindle or iPad & it doesn't seem to be available as a book in the UK. Any chance of getting the book version on amazon for us UK bassists?

Thank you Patrick. I have been really impressed with another double bassist in the orchestra I play in. She is not a teacher, but I have persuaded her that I could learn from her, and she has agreed to help me.

Thank you so much, I thought I'd never get a reply! Funnily enough I have just started to keep a practice journal, which has really helped me keep my practice focused. I'd only been planning week by week though, so I'll give setting a longer term 3 month schedule/goal a try. I've seen the Max...

Hi Alexander. I use French bow and this is a problem I have been dealing with too (I have a weak thumb joint from a childhood accident). I have had a go using my tutor's German bow, but like you I find it awkward on the low/E string. The best advice I've had is a) relax your hand, if you're...

Hello Patrick I am new to these forums. I hope it's OK to ask a question. I am a (amateur) classical double bassist. I achieved Gr8 standard, but then let myself get out of practice. I am now trying to get myself back up to scratch, but have not been able to find a classical double bass...