String Pedagogy Notebook

Advanced Skills for the Left Hand Introduction
High Positions for Violin and Viola
High Positions for Cello and Bass
Thumb Position Playing
Using Natural Harmonics on Double Bass
Using the Thumb in Lower Positions - Cello and Bass
Artificial Harmonics
Double Stops
Fingered Tremolo
Ornaments and Modern Techniques
Three Octave Cello Scale System

Using Natural Harmonics on Double Bass

In double bass solo playing, natural harmonics are extensively used. Only one finger may touch the string at a time, and the hand must remain steady and in a consistent frame for the harmonics to be consistent. The bow should be placed close to the bridge, but played lightly.

This movie is an excerpt from the Dragonetti (Nanny) Concerto, 1st movement.

POSTURE • INSTRUMENT SIZING • INSTRUMENT POSITION

BOW HOLD • BOW STROKE • INTERMEDIATE RIGHT HAND SKILLS • ADVANCED RIGHT HAND SKILLS

LEFT HAND POSITION • SHIFTING • VIBRATO • ADVANCED LEFT HAND SKILLS