Forum: Classical and Symphony Bass Playing
08-01-2007, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 10
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Solo repertoire (Concertos, Sonatas and more)
What has everyone played? What's your favourite? I'm thinking we'll leave orchestral solos out (Mahler, Pulcinella, etc.) perhaps for another thread.
I'm just beginning my journey into the...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
07-31-2007, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 73,343
I haven't heard that album, but thanks for the...
I haven't heard that album, but thanks for the recommendation - I'll check it out for sure. Just a side note: I don't usually care for bass type parts played on cello, whether that be in jazz,...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
07-31-2007, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 29,687
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
07-30-2007, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 29,687
I'm going to say that there is no "Gamba" bass...
I'm going to say that there is no "Gamba" bass sound or "violin corner" bass sound... all basses are going to sound different and this is one of the many construction factors that may or may not have...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
07-26-2007, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 73,343
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Forum: Classical/Arco
07-23-2007, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 13,538
Different "strokes" indeed!
While I can't...
Different "strokes" indeed!
While I can't say I've been unhappy with the strings I've tried, I guess I wouldn't mind trying something completely different to see how the bass reacts and how the...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
07-23-2007, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 17,059
Thanks guys, but as I posted in another thread...
Thanks guys, but as I posted in another thread I'm doing almost all arco playing, split maybe 70/30 between orchestra and solo (classical) playing, so I don't really care what they're like as jazz...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
07-23-2007, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 13,538
Velvet compas 180°
I'm really beating around the internet for opinions on strings these days so if you've read my posts elsewhere or I've contacted you personally, sorry for the repetition.
I'm wondering if anyone...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
07-19-2007, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 17,059
Synthetic Strings (Dominants, Evah P, Obligato)
I'm wondering what people's experience has been with the new synthetic strings (ultimately designed to at least somewhat simulate gut) as classical/orchestra strings. Do any of you feel that these...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
07-18-2007, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 20,430
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Forum: Classical/Arco
07-18-2007, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 20,430
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Forum: Classical/Arco
07-18-2007, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 20,430
I've heard very good things about the response...
I've heard very good things about the response and tone of the Spirocore low B. All the Toronto guys use a Spiro E/C, and most of the 5ths guys are using a Spiro for their low C. I agree though,...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
07-13-2007, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 73,343
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
07-07-2007, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 73,343
He sure is. He wrote me back very promptly as...
He sure is. He wrote me back very promptly as well and invited me to a masterclass he's giving in August. Unfortunately the registration deadline is passed, tuition is reasonable but money I don't...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
07-05-2007, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 73,343
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
07-04-2007, 10:02 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 73,343
Ken, I really appreciate your input since you...
Ken, I really appreciate your input since you like my teachers have the advantage of experience I couldn't hope to have at this point in my life. That's what it's all about...
We should probably...
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
07-04-2007, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 73,343
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
07-04-2007, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 73,343
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Forum: Double Bass Talk in General
07-04-2007, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 73,343
The Bass in Fifths
We have a 5 string bass thread, so I thought I'd start this one. I'm currently still tuning in 4ths but I'm seriously considering the change depending on the outcome of some discussion with a few...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
07-04-2007, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 115,156
Now that's a thorough response! I'm going to...
Now that's a thorough response! I'm going to save that on my hard drive for future reference :)
I think you're right on here - they offer many choices so that you can match strings to your bass...
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Forum: Classical/Arco
07-04-2007, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 115,156
Original Flexocor & Original Flat-Chrome
Reading Ken's thread on the Flat-Chromesteel strings, and being that Flexocor ('92s) are well documented I thought I'd talk about another of Pirastro's major offerings in the way of steel ropecore...
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Forum: New Forum Member Introductions
07-04-2007, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 7,314
Hello from Waterloo
...and actually a number of places around Ontario, Canada. My home is Niagara Falls, I go to school in Waterloo, I bought my bass in Ottawa, and I've studied with teachers in Toronto.
Location...
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