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Double Bass Scratchy 1/16's

Thanks, guys!

For the lower to mid position stuff I tend to bow pretty much in the center between the end of the FB and the bridge - maybe slightly toward the FB. Moving up in to TP I'll bow closer to the bridge or the sound starts getting squeaky. I'm going to break out the mirror again to double-check that I'm bowing straight.

I think in the beginning I was putting a lot of pressure but lately I've been trying to lighten up my technique and let the bow do more of the work. I'll keep trying to find that zone. Maybe I need to start putting a little more pressure.