A trick for playing Bottesini arpeggios on the double bass

Chris West marks the publication of his new biography of Bottesini by explaining a special position that can be used to help with some of the trickiest passages in the great man’s music, including excerpts from the Duos with violin and with clarinet, the Concerto di Bravura, the Tarantella, Carnival of Venice, the Fantasias on Sonnambula and Beatrice di Tenda, and Allegretto Capriccio.
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Chris teaches at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London.

[@doublebasshq]

Great video, Chris!

[@vincentfay6509]

Chris I read your book. Inspiring, informative and yes a great read. Thx

[@deimosvega]

Thanks Master!!!

[@cookscatapults]

Just Got Your Book....And LOOOOOOOVE it....Thanks

[@chriswestbass]

So glad you like it! I have been thrilled by the great response the book has had. He had an amazing life.

[@vincentfay6509]

Oh yeah, thank Thomas Martin, it was his endorsement that got me to purchase your book.

[@chriswestbass]

Absolutely! Tom’s enthusiasm for the book was a game changer! I was so grateful to him. Thanks for getting the book and I’m really glad you enjoyed reading it.

[@krimsworld]

Nifty stuff! Can you tell us a bit about the bass you're playing?

[@chriswestbass]

Thanks! My bass is a G.B.Ceruti made in Cremona in the 18th century. I’ve played on it for the last thirty years and feel very lucky that I found it.