May 15, 2008
by Joe
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This is a follow-up to Jason Heath’s excellent post on the various seated vs. standing positions when playing the double bass: With non-standardized instrument sizes, string lengths, and instrument shapes, it’s no wonder that players and teachers have developed such … Continue reading
February 23, 2008
by Joe
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I am a recent convert to Last.fm, but know that this has been a long time coming. I have hit Last.fm many times since they launched. But I always found it, well, kind of useless in the past. I wasn’t … Continue reading
January 28, 2008
by Joe
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This is how I get Max to practice: Get my bass and his violin out. Ask Max to help me learn his pieces on the bass (i.e. Suzuki book 1, ABCs of Violin, Fiddle Magic, etc…) Play the piece he’s … Continue reading
January 27, 2008
by Joe
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Or in this case, judging a candidate by their web design! Let’s face it – I am no political wag, and politics is something best left to other demagogues and zealotous pundits across the spectrum. However, I can claim passable … Continue reading
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