DVD - Essential Techniques for the Acoustic Bass: Vol. 1

Veteran bassist Todd Phillips breaks down acoustic technique and musicianship and gives detailed instruction in how to set up your bass properly, left and right hand exercises to train your ear and develop accurate fingering, major scales and chords in both open and closed positions, achieving volume, tone production, definition, and solid rhythm with the right hand, more. On-screen diagrams and close-up camera work make scales, chords, and bass lines easily apparent. Beginner level. 75 min.