Double Bass Tips from the Masters RUFUS REID

"One String Exercise"
Listen to the advices of one of the Greatest living Jazz legends on the double bass RUFUS REID, who will be explaining the importance of the chromatic scale being practiced and studied on one string.
How this "simple" exercise can open many windows of opportunities for the player both in creativity, in easier and more fluid technique and expression.
This video is part of the official online concert program of the Malta International Double bass Days in Valletta 2020 online festival.
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[@mjohnkirton]

Fantastic lesson, should be seen by every bass player!

[@michaelchurchill1889]

Thank you Sir , for this and your book Evolving bassist

[@alexandram9477]

such a lovely sweet calm and wise voice

[@shawnmarko7131]

How real do things get when he starts walking the blues. Thank you sir.

[@dalebutcher3095]

Thank you Mr. Reid.

[@davidbaker5888]

Excellent, useful lesson. Thank you for sharing.

[@nickspizza3197]

Thank you Mr Reid. I wish I had made that trip to New York to study with when I was younger. This was a great lesson ... Please do more.

[@SteveAbrahall]

This is truly majic form the master! I also love his cat like physicality as he transitions up the neck. Thank you Mr Reid! :-)

[@shawnmarko7131]

Cat-like physicality. Perfect description sir.

[@carverparrish]

Wow this is some Real stuff.just starting out on the bass and to learn this from him is so Amazing. Just watching, the Dee string and the A string.

[@richardcain8916]

Awesome Rufus, thanks! great advice and great delivery

[@hermhopkins5057]

Mr Rufus Reid brings that heat!! He’s nothing but the truth. Thank you Mr Reid for all you have done and continue to do. God Bless you sir!!
V-R Soul Trombonist Herm Hopkins

[@bassocanario]

Electric bassists can heed his suggestions as well...Great video!

[@georgefarmerbass]

Amazing!!!

[@davidmaslow399]

Thank You Rufus! This is such valuable stuff.

[@petermanley7525]

Brilliant.

[@tommyhunter9641]

Thank You Sir.

[@sergecreste7358]

merci!

[@Cashimir]

Infinitas gracias Maestro!!! ❤