We will analyze how the instrument is built, how it is tuned, how it is amplified and the correct posture to play effortlessly and achieve the best results.

Here we will analyze the setting of the two hands, the correct position of both thumbs and the various positions and variations.

In this important chapter we will deepen our knowledge of the keyboard and its division into tones and semitones, the basic positions, the most useful exercises for memorizing movements and jumps through the "chessboard" technique and improving intonation.

In this chapter, we'll address what's known as every bassist's "bête noire": the capo. We'll try to simplify the approach and facilitate the exploration of this second half of the instrument, which often poses a major obstacle and often risks remaining unexplored.

In this chapter, we'll begin to explore the main scales and their corresponding chordal arpeggios in horizontal and vertical positions on the instrument. This will help us create a technical/harmonic foundation for the study of the following chapters.

The bow is a fundamental tool for deepening your knowledge of the instrument and in this chapter we will understand how to approach it, which technique to use, the bowing and the basic exercises for correct intonation.

In this lesson, we'll begin to explore walking, a fundamental element of jazz double bass and beyond. We'll learn how to build a walking bass line starting with chordal notes and then move on to more complex lines.

In this second chapter on walking, we will continue the discussion we began with chordal notes by introducing scalar and chromatic approaches, arriving at constructing more complex and harmonically and melodically more effective lines.

Timing is one of the most important elements for a bassist, and in this chapter we'll explore how to improve it and explore various approaches to tempo in walking and soloing. We'll use the metronome in different ways and understand how to get the most out of it.

In this chapter, we'll build on the technical/harmonic concepts outlined in the previous chapters to begin constructing an effective and melodically sound solo. We'll understand how reintroducing rhythmic-melodic elements can be crucial in creating an effective solo.

Continuiamo a vedere come riutilizzare il materiale ritmico/melodico può aiutarci nel costruire un solo coerente con la struttura e con un’identità melodica stabile.