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Dr Paul Erhard is known internationally in the double bass world as a performer and teacher. His pioneering efforts playing the music of India led him to form the double bass-flute-tabla t …
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If you're a Double Bass player and love Jazz then do visit http://www.jazzdoublebass.com. It is a site with resources for the jazz double bass players.JazzDoubleBass.com is a non profit making on-line resource for Double Bass players who play Jazz, both students and seasoned professionals alike. It has been set up and run entirely by volunteers and is completely free to …
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Our regular Luthier, Le Diapason, has moved to a new location.Both my two double bass tutors recommend Le Diapason as the place to go to repair and/or service the double bass in Singapore. Le Diapason is also a dealer, restorer and maker in fine violins, violas, cellos, and bows.I personally like its dependable and attentive services. Once, I had sent my double bass to …
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For all double bass players in Singapore, this is a day to make yourself free so as to listen to not just only, but four double bass recitals.These four senior recitals are put up by four different graduating students from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory. All these recitals are held at the YST Conservatory Concert Hall.Here are the details:On 12 March 2008 (Wed)Yong Siew Toh …
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What is rosin used for? To produce a sound from a string-instrument, a string-player would usually draw a bow across one of the strings of the instrument. In order to increase friction and …
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Double bass players in Singapore who need repair services for their instruments may find this post relevant. If you are starting to wonder how on earth a violin maker and restorer is being mentioned here, I ask that you please be patient and read on. Recently, I have found out that d'Bassists' preferred Luthier, Le Diapason, is no longer accepting repair works. I learnt that …
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On http://doublebassblo g.org, Jason Heath has some useful tips on choosing a bow. This post is written for students who are learning a string instrument. The article is titled In search of the perfect bow. In this article, one of the tips that was offered is that the student should always have your teacher try the bow. Another thing is that one must realise that the process …
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There will be a two-night event that features "the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Percussion, Brass, Wind, String and Chinese Instrumentalists in chamber music of diverse styles ranging from …
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I was browsing and found this post that may help me improve my mind/muscle coordination. Please check out Rhythm Practice: Using Rhythms to Improve a Passage, Phrase or Lick by Donovan Stokes. "Instrumental technique is simply a matter of mental command and physical response. Effortless playing of a passage requires a clear mental image and a strong mind/muscle connection. …
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There will be a double bass recital on 28 Apr 2010 performed by Yang Tzu-Hsien. I have often find that I can learn quite a fair bit just by attending recitals, so I reckon this recital will be worth one's time to listen to. I look forward to listening to this successful recital. Senior Recital by Yang Tzu-Hsien 28 Apr 2010, Wednesday 6.30 p.m. (About 1 hour in duration) Yong …
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