Essential Intonation Tips for Double Bassists - How to play in tune!

[@EltonPereiraMusic]

Great topic, indeed. Intonation is one of the things which separates good from great double bass players

[@KatieThirouxMusic]

Very cool - I never tuned in to the vibrations before like that! Awesome!

[@gracewallisstudio]

I think this is the definition of "if it feels good, play it that way!"

[@oalejandrocj]

Thanks for the tip gente buena!

[@gregoryf4186]

A drone is probably the most important thing, most of your practice should be with a drone, and when you turn it off naturally you’ll be able to hear even the slightest bit of sharp or flat.

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Agreed! There's no ambiguity when the drone is on.

[@la.cedille]

Please is it possible to repeat the name of the deaf bassist from Puerto Rico ? I can't find him on google.

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

Hector Tirado. Here's a great discussion Jason had with him contrabassconversations.com/2019/08/01/hector-tirado/ Enjoy :-)

[@doublebasshq]

Francois DUQUENNE his name is Hector Tirado-such an inspiring musician!

[@la.cedille]

Thanks !!! Inspiring! Right

[@barefootarts737]

Does practicing with a drone distract from equal temperament and encourage more just temperament?

[@DiscoverDoubleBass]

IME, it doesn't. I think it's something that when used as part of a wider practice routine can be really valuable and I've never heard of anyone having an issue with temperament when subsequently playing in different situations. The benefits are huge, especially for those who are still establishing their technique and finding their way around the instrument.

[@bassmonk2920]

The bass will tell you....