Joel Quarrington sits down with Gary to examine in detail his tuning of the double bass in fifths and using it in all applications! If you dare to buck convention, Joel has compelling reasons why it enhances his role in the orchestra. For over forty years, Joel Quarrington has served as the Principal Double Bassist of many ensembles including the Canadian Opera Company, The Toronto Symphony and Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra and most recently, the famous London Symphony Orchestra. We've made a copy of his beloved 1660 Maggini, played here side-by-side as we get closer to a perfectly built…
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Let's take it to the tape! Gary referees this vexing bass size question. https://youtu.be/2nGMMeFBh3Q
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This Mittenwald Model Upton double bass displays all the simple functional beauty of the German basses that inspired it. But wow! Everybody in the shop wants to take this one home. Check out the center cut of the back, now ready to resonate for centuries. The lyrical ff-holes bring the whole shape together - pretty from every angle. Gorgeous varnish, Chris! This lovely Mittenwald double bass gets a hand-carved C-extension from Jack before going out! Dream about yours here or give the workshop a call: +1 (860) 535-9399
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Finally a book for grade-schoolers that centers on the double bass! Do you know a young person who may be interested the largest member of the violin family? This new book from (UB's own!) author Antonia Aviles is both an introduction to the bass and a fun story about trying something different. There's a lot of factual information about the bass delivered with great illustrations for the musical kid in your life! Buy it directly from Upton Bass here! Also available on Amazon. Antonia Aviles, Author It is show-and-tell day at school and Catalina is nervous about sharing her knowledge…
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