Bach Archives
Bass Gym: A Bach-Inspired Bass Exercise for Dexterity, Stamina, and Sequencing
This Bass Gym lesson turns a Bach-style C minor sequence into a practical bass exercise for dexterity, stamina, memory, and control across the neck.
Build Left-Hand Stamina with This Bach-Inspired Neoclassical Bass Warm-Up
This Bach-inspired neoclassical warm-up in G major is designed to build left-hand stamina, precision, and tone for bass players.
Talking Technique: Bach for Two (In Three)
In episode 43, we looked at an easy piano piece that was arranged for two basses. This is a great exercise because it works on your reading and your technique. Bach’s bass lines are typically challenging and push us as bassists to hone our chops. This time we’re checking out the Minuet in Bb (though I’ve transposed it to the...
Talking Technique: Bach for Two
Ever play a bass duet? It is actually super fun to do and of course great for your technique! In this episode, we have some Bach for you, but don’t worry; we are taking it easy for starters. We have a variety of charts (including TAB) and easy instructions on what to do with all these markings – phrasing and...