Sorry for starting another thread, but I was wondering if anyone had some tips on how to get back into playing after stopping for awhile. I only stopped for a month or so because I was traveling, but it seems like I completely lost my ability to hit all my notes in tune. I've just been going through the pieces I've played recently, and that's helped, but would playing scales be a better approach? I'm just trying to get ready for walnut hill in september, I want to make a good impression on whoever I'm going to be studying with as well.
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Double Bass Tips on getting back into it after a break?
- Thread starter Masters2010
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Go slowly, do long bows, do scales in all positions and bowing. It'll all be back soon enough.
I am moving to Boston, too, though I will not be studying at Walnut Hill. I am planning on auditioning for the NEC's YPO next year. Anyway, congrats on Walnut Hill.
Alex
I am moving to Boston, too, though I will not be studying at Walnut Hill. I am planning on auditioning for the NEC's YPO next year. Anyway, congrats on Walnut Hill.
Alex
Oh really, a bunch of kids from WH play in YPO, if they aren't in GYBSO. So if I'm right, and I think I am, I might be seeing you there next year. And thanks for the congrats. I'll focus on scales tomorrow and just getting the notes under my fingers.
Scales solve all problems form being away. That will loosen you up to play more intune. Then just work on stuff you have played to get you back up to speed.
As you may know, your fingers have a memory. You have to spen alot of time playing to bring that memory back.Masters2010 said:
If you're interested, read my Warburton Pain Report...PR. under the Miscellaneous Forum heading. It involves my return to the jazz DB after a four year lay off. I'm 64, so this should be a cake walk for you.
Yes, definitely scales and long slow bows. But, try this too... Take some well known tunes like 'happy birthday' or 'somewhere over a rainbow' and play them in all (or most, if you're a bit lazy) keys. After all, scales are just the tools you use to make up tunes. Tunes will give you different intervals.
Richard
Richard
Definately the vomit exercises. Those get your bow going, your fingers toughened, and your intervalic senses operating again. Not to mention they'll drive the oboe guy in the next practice room nuts. 
