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Originally Posted by Calvin Marks
Karr has the bass so high because he bows directly over the bridge...this "technique" simply does not work for playing in an orchestra.
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I sure hope you're ready to talk about the detailed, long-term application of Gary's technique which allowed you to conclude that it cannot be applied by anyone in any orchestral setting.
Again, Gary's system is a technical effort to meet physiological and musical goals. As you note, there are many such systems. If you don't like one don't use it. Beyond that, perhaps an open mind is in order (to say nothing of an open ear).
Gary's bass is high enough so that he
can reach the bridge. Gary doesn't bow at the bridge all day and night. Anybody who can't bow at their bridge in ergonomic comfort lacks access to the full palette of bass tones.
Gary has had hundreds of students. It's safe to say that
a) All of them play or played in orchestras;
b) Not all of them play using the strictest iteration of Gary's system; and
c) Not all of them ignore Gary's methods utterly.
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Originally Posted by Calvin Marks
Find your physical strongpoints and utilize them.
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Find your weaknesses and improve them.
Find the techniques that will allow you play in good health in the long-term and utilize them.
Find the love in your music and let everybody see it.
Over & out.