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The Rhythm Ruler is a tool to teach students about rhythms. It displays inches with sixteenth, eighth, quarter, half, and whole notes. The back has a breakdown of eighth, quarter, and half note triplets.   Teaching rhythms can be a … Continue reading →

The latest CD release from the Diotima String Quartet, American Music, is simply amazing. Clean, clear, articulate, and musical. It is refreshing to hear a European interpretation of twentieth century American classics. Their recording of Different Trains for String Quartet and … Continue reading →

Please note the announcement below. In support of Alicia Marvin’s efforts to support affordable housing, all profits from tailpiece sales until May 16 will be donated to Bike and Build. In addition, tailpiece prices will be reduced by $10 each … Continue reading →

I currently have openings in my private studio for both electric and double bass lessons. Click here for more information. You can view my resume here.

Jungle of Cities

iPhone’s marimba stops New York Philharmonic performance

The Sixth Edition of “An Introduction to Double Bass Playing” is now available. Almost every page has been updated. More pictures of fingerings and many, many typo fixes. I’m very proud of this work.

Rhythm is the elementary level of mathematics in music. The true examples lie in other areas such tuning and construction. The latest edition of The Strad has a great article on the mathematics involved in just making the scroll. Click the picture to download a PDF of the article.

12/24/11 – On September 2, I had tendon surgery on my right arm to alleviate tendinitis. The surgeon sliced the tendon, cut out scar tissue, and shaved a little bit of bone where the tendon attaches. Although the surgeon said … Continue reading →

I play some music where I tune the G string up to an A. I have been tuning an orchestra G string up to an A. What do you think?

I’m currently working on the next edition of “An Introduction to Double Bass Playing”. I only include a few web links in the book. Are there any you think should be there?

If you live in the Chicago area, tune in to WIIT 88.9 FM this Thursday from 5:30 to 7pm to listen to an interview with and music by Jungle of Cities- a band I play with. Or listen to us … Continue reading →

I just read about the iDouble Bass App for the iPad / iPhone in the current issue of the Strad. Anyone out there have it and use it?

Many string players often play a composition named, Kol Nidre. But do you know what it means? I just learned and wanted to share! Kol Nidre means “All Vows,” is one of the most solemn moments of Yom Kippur, the Jewish … Continue reading →

August 27th, Saturday – 9:00 pm at The TAP House 3341 West Main Street St. Charles, IL 60175 Come get a FREE CD!  

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