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Discover the largest instrument of the orchestra, the double bass. Read about composing for the instrument and watch a series of films demonstrating double bass technique; learn the basics of bowing, find out what 'richochet' bowing is, and read about the differences between sul ponitcello and sul tasto.
On this page find out about the ways double bassists use their left hand to affect the sound and pitch being produced.
A short film explaining and demonstrating left hand techniques for the Bass of the string section.
In the following clips Corin explains how the left hand is used and demonstrates left hand bass techniques: Octave position, thumb position, half and first position and more...
