The Double Bass with Thomas Martin: French Bow Technique Ep 1, The Grasp
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- čas přidán 9. 05. 2019
- The first technique-oriented video in a series of short films about the double bass.
In this episode, Thomas Martin discusses the use of the French double bass bow, including how to hold the bow and how to maintain a balanced pressure on the string.
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Thank you. This is easily the best explanation of the French bow technique I've ever heard. I return to it again and again. I owe you a debt of gratitude.
Glad it was helpful! Take a look at the String Virtuoso CZcams channel for some useful double bass lesson videos!
Appreciate you suggesting moving the hand up the bow. Big and helpful change from previous training
This is the most helpful video I've seen on french bow technique. Many thanks!
Dear Professor Thomas,
Thank you very much for your very interesting and useful lecture. In addition, I would like to hear your opinion on resolving the main problem with the French bow-the reduction of natural weight as you move towards the tip of the bow. Some professors advise compensating for this loss of weight by physically pressing the bow into the string, which negatively affects the quality of sound and causes natural physical fatigue.
However, there is another way to avoid this problem. As you move the bow towards the tip, the wrist turns counterclockwise, causing the elbow to rise. With the elbow raised, the natural weight of the right arm increases, and no physical effort is required. On the return movement towards the frog, the wrist turns clockwise. The natural weight of the arm decreases, and unwanted crescendos are avoided. Moreover, this technique helps in making inaudible bow changes.
I would greatly appreciate your response, as Your opinion is very important to me. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Vladimir
This is just an awesome lesson for me, really appreciate this lesson
Great video, I really enjoy your videos and the presentation style is excellent. Cheers!
Thank you the lesson
Very good Tom,thank you!
Exactly like Bottesini did, it is explained in its original metodo per contrabbasso.
I keep the bow in the same way.
Hope to see you soon!
Best wishes
Stefano Sciascia
This is exactly what I was looking for. Now I am ready to bow! Thank you sir!
This is the most comprehensive and detailed explanation that I've come accross since attempting to take the bow seriously. Thank you so much, Thomas.
You're very welcome!
Thank you for your beautiful playing and insight.
I've been searching for something so simple... but so elusive... but at 4am I happened upon this video thank you. It's clear easy to understand. Can't wait to try it out.
You’re welcome 😊
Update I’m well on my way. Doing a cmaj scale 2octave with a C drone backing. 👌🏾
Great lesson, please keep these videos coming!
Thank you sir. I have watched the episodes until Ep.4. I was wondering if you were planning on continuing this magnificient series. If so, may I suggest that you include on this topic how to rosin a bow, from the first time to a routine?
I was also curious which instrument you were using on the other videos of this series? I guessed it was a Martin model, right?
Thank you. Great lecture.
Thank you for this informative video. It makes me comforted that I'm not playing an easy instrument when you tell the comparison with the violin bow. 1:05 3 meter long bow! Pencil length! I never thought about this before.
Thank you so much for these videos -- please keep them coming!
Thank you Thomas!
Thank you so much!
Thank you, this is terrific tuition and very useful for me.
Wow! Very educational. Is there a German bow demonstration?
Hi Cameron, follow this link for a demonstration on the German bow: czcams.com/video/y4Ea49TGj1g/video.html
What are the strings you're using here?
ahhhh
The French Bow looks like a Violin bow because of its shape but it's bigger.
Yes, they're similar!
Why is placing your pinky on top of the bow, like a violin hold, wrong? I feels like it counterbalances the fulcrum perfectly.
It would strain your wrist.
Is this for classical music?.. What type of music is this for?
You can use double bass for any music that is not heavily amplified . Acoustic bass sounds fantastic with hip hop, jazz, reggae, and folk music.
@@3340steve I am into psychobilly music,and that is what I wish to learn on the double bass.I use eurosonic strings...they do not work well with a bow..I like to play slap style.
Loving the video and you have done an incredible job on the edit! If you have time let me know what you think of my latest video just need some feedback! 😃
That lifted my view and way of thinking -playing. Noice. Thanks. I see most of the basses there are very "angled" and tall at the neckjoint. I just made a homemade contrabass so... I might have fucked it up. It sounds nice but quite different from those. Never even held a contrabass before making it. hehe
why does the video show terrible angle shots that just don't help when he is demonstrating or something with his hand and bowing?
Thank you for the feedback, we are always looking to improve our videos. We will ensure the camera angles are better suited to the demonstrations in the videos in the future