Student Resources: Bass Technique

Instrument Technique

Bass

Watch the videos below and click on the links below the videos to learn more about String Bass technique!

• Bass Position

How to Hold the Bass

Bass Bow Hold (We teach the French bow hold)

Bass Bow Placement

• Bass Fingering

Bass Finger Chart

Bass Shifting and Positions

• Bass Technique

     Bass Bow Strokes

Bass Bow Directions / Articulations

Additional Bass Skills (Advanced)

• Additional Resources for Bass

Practice Tips

Finding the Right Teacher (Please reach out to your director for recommendations)