Simple Concepts - Beginner's Double Bass Lesson with Katie Thiroux

LESSON NOTES:
In this video, Katie Thiroux shares some simple concepts to help you get a great sound on the double bass. Topics covered include: creating a nice sound, right-hand technique, left-hand technique, and stopping the string buzzing on the fingerboard.

If you are a beginner double bassist, or just want to review the fundamentals, this lesson is a great fit.

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[petersmith]

Eight minutes and twenty-five seconds is my exact attention span. Thanks.

[harryblue]

As a beginner... Katie's super- approachable lessons are a joy to follow.

[katskikuczynski]

Thank you! I've been buzzing in my left hand - I'm self taught from grade 3 and this vid has helped me so so much!

[memofrf]

Oh my day's that was brilliant. So much information. Thank you.

[davidhamilton]

So much of what you are teaching applies to my e-bass as well. Thanks for the great tips!

[izziOnBass]

It's very had to find a left hand note positioning videos. Thank you for posting this. Also have become a great fan of Katie! Cheers!

[riyahf]

thank you for this!! i’ve been playing violin in my orchestra for quite some time now and volunteered to switch my instrument for some concerts because of a bass player shortage. i’ve been kind of nervous to make the switch so this definitely eased some anxiety!

[michaelanderson]

I'm playing in a community orchestra, so mastering the use of a bow is essential.

[BardTheDragonProductions]

I’m wanting to learn to play the double bass. I think it would be a perfect fit

[craig]

My girlfriend's son (13) has a chance to play a bass at school. He plays the cello now, so I am hoping he gets into the bass!
I am 68 and would love to learn it!! I played drums, but always loved bass.Great video! Thanks for posting :)

[donaldswan]

Super-helpful, thank you! My tone, volume and stability all improved in one lesson. Very grateful!

[sucrier]

Thank you Katie, it was an awesome introduction to the instrument, just what I needed 😊 cheers!

[CiliophoraEuplotes]

Always nice to review the fundamentals, the very first thing that I did when I got my bass (well, apart than learning to hold the bass) was focus on these concepts until it became natural and automatic to my playing.

[williamgupton]

Thank you...i just bought double bass i play 6 string electric bass now i want 2 get better and the double bass will take me there

[blondiebigs]

I’ve always been fascinated with this. Now I WANT to learn. Thank you❤️

[mindaphan]

I'm a high school junior who has been playing the violin for roughly 5 years now and I'm currently learning how to play the double bass as a secondary instrument in my school to help my teacher because he doesn't have enough bass players and I found this helpful! :) Thank you so much <3

[박물관을찾아서]

thank you for your detailed explanation and lecturer

[jaredthedogslayer]

I play electric bass and I was just curious about upright. Looks pretty cool, thanks for the video.

[flippedmusiclearning]

Fantastic thanks - I'm a basic jazz bass player because my main instrument is violin (jazz & classical) but in my school program I have 3 classical bassists I have trained that want to get into Jazz - definitely sharing this video with them. Thanks - it's like a free masterclass.

[motepthepoet]

Thank you. Just beginning, and this was helpful.