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    Double Bass tips for attaching new strings

    I just bought (ordered) a set of D'Addario Zyex strings. i have never put strings on a bass before. it seems pretty straightforward, but i wouldn't want to trash them by doing something stupid. i would appreciate any advice about what to do and not to do when putting them on. i would...
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    Double Bass Holding the German Bow

    hi my teacher is telling me to hold the bow so that i push out on up bow and draw in on down bow. also, the bow should be slightly turned inward for down bow (toward the top) and outward for up bow. i can deal with it on long tones, but can't seem to make it right on 8th notes. is it...
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    Double Bass German bow seated.

    Hi do German bow players sit down? when i play the E string the bow wants to hit my knee. i tried playing with my daughter's french style violin bow and didn't encounter the problem. i have tried various angles and distances without much satisfaction. different angles seem to affect my...
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    Double Bass improve two-finger walking technique

    can anyone offer suggestions for improving two-finger walking and soloing technique? i want to develop speed and eveness. is there a text similar to Hanon for piano? i am studying Simandl and Rufus Reid as well as reading and transcribing great solos. thanks for your help hank hirsh Link...