Mastering Double Bass Shifting: How to Make Shifting Easy!

By: Cohen, Alden F.

Mastering Double Bass Shifting: A Proven System for Confident, In-Tune Playing

Shifting on the double bass shouldn't feel like a gamble. If you're tired of tense, inconsistent shifts that sabotage your intonation and steal your musical expression, this book delivers the breakthrough you've been waiting for.

In just 32 focused pages and 42 targeted scales, you'll develop a reliable system for shifting with precision, ease, and genuine artistry. No more guesswork. No more tension. Just clean, confident shifts that let you play with freedom and control.

Inside, you'll discover:

A clear, step-by-step method to analyze and practice every shift with purposeFive core exercises that build unbreakable muscle memory and eliminate uncertaintyProven techniques to measure shift distances and develop natural, ergonomic movementThe powerful "pre-shift" note strategy that turns awkward jumps into seamless musical phrasesWhole-step, half-step, and hybrid shifting drills you can apply directly to real repertoireThe Houdini Shift - the clean, virtually undetectable technique for advanced control and professional results

Whether you're a serious student, a dedicated teacher, or a lifelong learner committed to mastering your instrument, this book will completely transform the way you navigate the fingerboard.

"Alden's detailed and comprehensive plan to master shifting on the double bass is an essential resource of instruction for any teacher of the double bass." - Stephen Tramontozzi, San Francisco Conservatory of Music & San Francisco Symphony

Stop fighting your shifts. Start owning them. Get your copy today and feel the difference in your playing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D5D1K8K9
• ISBN13: 9798884475533
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"