Building Bass Mastery: Fundamentals, Technique, and Repertoire

Building Bass Mastery: Fundamentals, Technique, and Repertoire

Clinician(s): Alden Cohen

In this session, Alden Cohen will guide you through the essential fundamentals of double bass playing. This session is designed to help you push your limits and refine your skills on the double bass. From bow holds and left-hand posture to shifting and improving intonation with helpful best practices, you’ll learn practical techniques to advance from a beginner to an intermediate player. Cohen will also cover practice tips for mastering new repertoire and playing at faster tempos. You’ll leave with useful resources to inspire your growth as a bassist and expand your repertoire beyond school music.


Session Handouts

Building Bass Mastery – Handout


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