kingforaday Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 (edited) i've just bought a double bass but now i need to learn to play it properly before i damage myself! kinda hard cuz i can't keep my hands off it but i'm thinking some beginner dvd's are the way to go so i get off to a good start and get the absolute basics right i've seen the 'Essential Techniques For Acoustic Bass' todd phillips dvd's recommended so if anyone is ready to move them on i'm interested or let me know what else you've got/would recommend. Edited February 27, 2011 by kingforaday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin spangles Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) [quote name='kingforaday' post='1139782' date='Feb 24 2011, 11:48 AM']i've just bought a double bass but now i need to learn to play it properly before i damage myself! kinda hard cuz i can't keep my hands off it but i'm thinking some beginner dvd's are the way to go so i get off to a good start and get the absolute basics right i've seen the 'Essential Techniques For Acoustic Bass' todd phillips dvd's recommended so if anyone is ready to move them on i'm interested or let me know what else you've got/would recommend.[/quote] There are very good online lessons available(free) that will put you on the right road technique wise. eg 'Andrew Anderson teaches double bass' is worth a look. However you would be better spending some money on lessons from a good teacher. Edited February 25, 2011 by marvin spangles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 [quote name='kingforaday' post='1139782' date='Feb 24 2011, 11:48 AM']i've seen the 'Essential Techniques For Acoustic Bass' todd phillips dvd's recommended so if anyone is ready to move them on i'm interested[/quote] I have both and am happy to let them go. They are very good for beginners and for the occasional reminder even for experienced players. How's £30 posted for the two? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingforaday Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 [quote name='Beedster' post='1140952' date='Feb 25 2011, 10:56 AM']I have both and am happy to let them go. They are very good for beginners and for the occasional reminder even for experienced players. How's £30 posted for the two? Chris[/quote] PM'd! cheers chris, matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Hi mate, I've gotAn Ed Friedland 'Jazz Upright Bass' DVD that shows the basics and some cool tips. If you want, I can post it to you for you to watch. Keep it for a month to get the ideas down, and then just post it back to me when you're done with it. Only costs you a return stamp when you send it back. Drop me your address if you want me to send it to you? Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingforaday Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 [quote name='kevin_lindsay' post='1141515' date='Feb 25 2011, 05:33 PM']Hi mate, I've gotAn Ed Friedland 'Jazz Upright Bass' DVD that shows the basics and some cool tips. If you want, I can post it to you for you to watch. Keep it for a month to get the ideas down, and then just post it back to me when you're done with it. Only costs you a return stamp when you send it back. Drop me your address if you want me to send it to you? Kevin[/quote] awesome! damn decent of you kevin, PM sent. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Sounds like you're sorted but for anyone else starting out this one [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Introduction-Upright-Double-Bass-Beginners-DVD-/330477033403?pt=UK_Music_SheetMusic_RL&hash=item4cf1f757bb"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Introduction-Upright...=item4cf1f757bb[/url] got me out the starting blocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 That's the Ed Friedland DVD posted off to you mate Kevin [quote name='kingforaday' post='1139782' date='Feb 24 2011, 11:48 AM']i've just bought a double bass but now i need to learn to play it properly before i damage myself! kinda hard cuz i can't keep my hands off it but i'm thinking some beginner dvd's are the way to go so i get off to a good start and get the absolute basics right i've seen the 'Essential Techniques For Acoustic Bass' todd phillips dvd's recommended so if anyone is ready to move them on i'm interested or let me know what else you've got/would recommend.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingforaday Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 [quote name='kevin_lindsay' post='1142056' date='Feb 26 2011, 07:42 AM']That's the Ed Friedland DVD posted off to you mate Kevin[/quote] legend! thanks mate, i will absorb all i can and then get it back to you! cheers matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingforaday Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 this is sorted now, just got the todd phillips one on ebay and with the ed friedland one on its way from kevin_lindsay i think that enough to be getting on with thanks for all the offers and input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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