I don't know how to make rosin...I suppose a google search may be in order ;) Most rosin is not that expensive, especially if bought at a supply house. I am...
I used to make my own rosin. I would pick it up from bleeding boards at a lumber yard. Then I would heat it in a can. The dirt will go to the bottom of the can...
Personally, I use Pops for solo work, and Nymans for orchestral work. Since I do mainly the latter now, I haven't used Pops in years, but I do remember having...
Yes, it's not good to mix waxy (pops) rosin with regular non waxy rosin...makes a mess!! ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved...
hello i'm a bass student in wellington, new zealand, and i've heard that white bow hair and black bow hair produce different tone qualities. can anyone...
... My understanding is that the black bowhair grips the string more than does white. That would make for more bite, attack, sforzando on the strings. I ...
Yes, Black hair will have a courser sound, and white hair will have a finer sound...you will hear the hair less with white hair. Tone is most profoundly ...
Personally, I prefere the 'pepper' mix as it often gets called in the UK; also it has the benefit of being cheaper! I'd ask your teacher if you have one or...
The following bassunion poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Which style of bow do you prefer? CHOICES AND RESULTS - French, 3...
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Dag nabbit, how did I miss the poll? Add my vote for teh German bow -- more power, more volume, more of what the listening public wants -- BASS! Now if I can...
I agree with Eric about the pros of using the German bow, plus, when French bow players talk about Rabbath's facility I say," what about all the great past and...
Bottesini played with a French bow, Dragonetti a German bow. there are pros and cons to each style. i don`t think that there is a "better" choice, it is a...
I agree with German bow. Originally taught French, I never did the correct hold, and when I did it didn't feel right. With german it's comfertable and easy to...
Also, I think in general there are fewer arm, thumb, and wrist problems for ... It sure is easier to get power out of a German! At least it is for me! In ...
Hello everyone, I've enjoyed your group for quite some time and decided to join. My father is the principal bassist of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic (Indiana)....
Technically speaking, Major sang in unison, Slam sang an octave higher. ... From: ebass2 Date: 12/5/04 11:48 am To: bassunion@yahoogroups.com Subj: Bassist...
