BASSically Karr (DVD)
2 hr, 15 min. educational dvd
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Bubbling with enthusiasm, Karr enjoys sharing his ideas and knowledge of doublebass techniques with his dear friend, Marvin Rabin. Watching this film is like eaves dropping on a conversation chock full of valuable information and advice. Karr's playing demonstrations alone are worth having this video.
Contents:
Body Language
Balance/tension
The Importance of the Bow
Body Posture/Bass Position
Exercises to Release Tension/stress
Carrying the Bass
Balancing the Bass
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Performance: Vocalise op.34, no.14, Rachmaninof
Role of the Thumbs
Left Hand Positions in shifting
Body Stance to the Bass
Harmonics
Bow Speed Variables Related to Harmonics
Introduction to String Crossing
Performance: Courante Sonata in A minor Eccles
String Crossing
Pizzicato Technique
Crossing Strings & Bow Action
Performance: Scherzo op.12, no.2, van Goens
Fingerings
Vibration/Pizzacato
Pizzicato to Arco
Holding the Bow
Left Hand Strength Without Tension
Performance: Fantasie sonambula, Bottesini
Listenting to yourself in Practice
How to Practice
How to Practice Correctly;
Performance: Tarantella in A minor, bottesini;
Musical Expression;
Closing Performance Credits
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