What I like about J Goldsby is he demonstrates as he teaches. Some other videos I've seen the teacher will talk for 20 minutes and never strike a note.
Both my timing and the sound I got out of my bass improved greatly after ditching the idea that higher action = better. Might be because my left hand struggles a lot less now and is able to, as Mr. Goldsby said, "work in concert" with the right hand. Thanks for the great videos and performances.
@@monz7951 I'm certainly no expert but I would say it depends on your bass and how it's set up as well as which strings you are using. Before I was playing Thomastik Dominants set at about 10 mm, measured at the end of the fingerboard on the G-string side. People playing gut strings and softer type synthetic strings can get away with that type of action, but I was having pain in my right hand plucking fingers and starting to feel it in my left hand as well. About six months ago I switched to Spirocore Mittels and lowered the action to around 5 mm, and it's a world of difference. No more pain and I no longer feel like I'm fighting the bass to make a sound. TLDR: depends i guess
You are both Fantastic... John Goldsby best jazz teacher by far . I have bought your amazing concept book some years ago which is the less i did to thank you. ❤❤
@@DiscoverDoubleBass I think they could be very much in demand, not only with bass players, but bass singers as well ;- ) maybe consider a remake and selling for a collegial price in some web shop? This would make a simple stage outfit very classy right away...! Just an idea... Thanks for the great videos as always.
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Respect to the dedication and lifetime put into the double bass .
What I like about J Goldsby is he demonstrates as he teaches. Some other videos I've seen the teacher will talk for 20 minutes and never strike a note.
Both my timing and the sound I got out of my bass improved greatly after ditching the idea that higher action = better.
Might be because my left hand struggles a lot less now and is able to, as Mr. Goldsby said, "work in concert" with the right hand.
Thanks for the great videos and performances.
I'm experimenting with action too, I'm curious about how high you think is too high. Thanks
@@monz7951 I'm certainly no expert but I would say it depends on your bass and how it's set up as well as which strings you are using. Before I was playing Thomastik Dominants set at about 10 mm, measured at the end of the fingerboard on the G-string side. People playing gut strings and softer type synthetic strings can get away with that type of action, but I was having pain in my right hand plucking fingers and starting to feel it in my left hand as well. About six months ago I switched to Spirocore Mittels and lowered the action to around 5 mm, and it's a world of difference. No more pain and I no longer feel like I'm fighting the bass to make a sound.
TLDR: depends i guess
@@monz7951 Experiment with it yourself if you have a adjustable bridge. And see what works best for you and your bass.
You are both Fantastic... John Goldsby best jazz teacher by far . I have bought your amazing concept book some years ago which is the less i did to thank you. ❤❤
Thank you! :-)
Love John.
Goldsby resembles Dave Brubeck......what do you think? Met John at a Aebersold summer workshop, great teacher.
Legendary bassist
wow was für ein geiles Solo. Swingt wie Hölle.
Geoff, where did you get the lapel bass clef pin? I'd like one.
Hey Ian, we had a bunch made and gave them away at bass events, but I'm afraid we don't have any left.
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Oh snap. They look classy.
Well thanks for the reply!
@@DiscoverDoubleBass I think they could be very much in demand, not only with bass players, but bass singers as well ;- ) maybe consider a remake and selling for a collegial price in some web shop? This would make a simple stage outfit very classy right away...! Just an idea... Thanks for the great videos as always.