Enlarge the photo opposite to see the bass section of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Notice the left hand hand position for the low notes they are playing (notice too how the bow is held). In the following clips Corin explains how the left hand is used and demonstrates left hand bass techniques:
clip 1 -
Octave position...
clip 2 -
Thumb position...
clip 3 -
Half and first position...
clip 4 -
Left hand pizzicato...
clip 5 -
Stopping the string...
clip 6 -
Left hand only...
