Jacob Warren: Zola
The electric bass has plenty of extended techniques to make extraordinary sounds, but so does the double bass. Bassist and composer Jacob Warren wrote “Zola” to explore the use of “harp harmonics.”
The effect is achieved by placing your thumb on a harmonic and using your fingers to pluck the string. It can be done with both hands to create a gorgeous flow of notes like that of a harp.
Watch “Zola,” and then get your bass out to follow along with Warren’s instructional video on the technique. He also has the sheet music for “Zola” for sale on his website.
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
