A beautiful bass tone doesn’t come from force. It comes from freedom.
In his tonebase course “The French Bow Arm,” Boston Symphony principal bassist Edwin Barker shows how to produce a resonant sound filled with warmth and overtones. (His tips apply to German bow players too!)
By using a suspended, shoulder-led bow stroke, Barker reveals how to balance core and color: let the string vibrate fully, instead of choking it.
The result is a tone that feels alive. Supportive in the orchestra, yet rich and glowing in solo passages.
Watch this lesson segment to see how subtle changes in bow weight, speed, and motion transform your sound. And learn how to make your bass sing again.
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