November 18, 2007
by Joe
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Over at the Peabody Double Bass blog I just noticed this excellent post on a technique to practice good intonation. This is like the double bassist’s version of Twister, and I bet would make an entertaining drinking game! Seriously though, … Continue reading
November 10, 2007
by Joe
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I’ve often thought much about efficiency when practicing music. I used to park myself in a practice room from dawn until midnight back at NEC and even before then. I would break my practice routines down into 15 minute increments, … Continue reading
November 7, 2007
by Joe
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Let me just say that it is really relaxing to not be practicing the double bass for a few days here. I’ve been shedding on that thing for the past couple of months on a daily basis, mostly in anticipation … Continue reading
October 7, 2007
by Joe
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Come and see the show: As of this writing, my pieces appear to be the Rossini Duetto for cello and bass, Koussevitsky’s Chanson Triste for bass and piano, and the last two or three movements from the Dvorak quintet. Yingwen … Continue reading
August 19, 2007
by Joe
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Finding the right mentor is more important than anything else. This quote struck me as a perfect example of the mentor-disciple relationship: Confronted with a sudden, near-lethal dose of humility, my mind hatched an insane plan. Acting with cleverness and … Continue reading