Q1. How do you start your practice session? (ISB 5 Questions)

In June 2023, we attended the International Society of Bassists 2023 Convention in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Some incredible artists were visiting, performing, and presenting at the convention, so we tried to find as many as possible to take part in our special 'ISB 5 Questions Project'. We interviewed over 15 double bassists from around the globe, and we've grouped their answers here in this video. This is question one of five, so stay tuned for more updates from ISB, 2023!

For our first question, we ask: How do you start your practice session?

MORE FROM THE ISB:

ARTISTS:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Gary Karr
01:50 Kristin Korb
02:55 Sam Suggs
03:55 Bruce Gertz
04:25 Hagai Bilitzky
05:35 Samantha St. John
06:54 Jason Heath
07:42 Craig Butterfield
08:35 Christie Echols
09:38 Adam Booker
10:53 Kate Jones
13:19 Martin Wind
14:04 Dominic Duval
16:28 Barry Green
18:47 Chris Fitzgerald
19:40 Lynn Seaton
20:34 Nicholas Walker

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[doublebasshq]

This is great—thanks for this, Geoff! 😀

[MDsteeler]

I usually just start with bowing. Just making sure my bow strokes sound consistent & pleasant.

[cday]

I was a student of Barry Green and I believe his warm up method really works! Although I usually skip the top end 😅