Free Double Bass Lessons

We have hundreds of free video lessons, transcriptions, and written articles to help you learn the double bass. Presented by our expert faculty of tutors, they cover a diverse range of styles, including jazz, classical, orchestral excerpts, funk, bluegrass, slap bass, and more. Whatever kind of music you like, we have something for you.

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Beethoven 5, Trio Orchestral Excerpt Lesson
Phoebe Russell
Beethoven 5, Trio Orchestral Excerpt Lesson
Phoebe Russell

In a preview lesson from her course, Phoebe teaches how to excel at the orchestral excerpt Beethoven 5, Trio.

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Phoebe Russell
Which Fingers for Which Notes – Half Position
John Goldsby
Which Fingers for Which Notes – Half Position
John Goldsby

John Goldsby teaches you how to find the notes in the lower register of the double bass in this beginner’s video lesson.

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John Goldsby
How to Release Tension in the German Bow Hold
David Allen Moore
How to Release Tension in the German Bow Hold
David Allen Moore

Classical master David Allen Moore teaches how to release the tension in your German bow hold.

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David Allen Moore
Stella By Starlight Duo Performance by Olivier Babaz and Sam Dunn
Olivier Babaz
Stella By Starlight Duo Performance by Olivier Babaz and Sam Dunn
Olivier Babaz

Olivier Babaz and Sam Dunn perform Stella by Starlight by Victor Young.

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Olivier Babaz
How to Play in Tune on the Double Bass
Marcos Machado
How to Play in Tune on the Double Bass
Marcos Machado

DDB Tutor Marcos Machado teaches how to use reference points to play in tune on the double bass.

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Marcos Machado
One Finger Scales for Technique Practice
Joel Quarrington
One Finger Scales for Technique Practice
Joel Quarrington

Joel Quarrington uses Bottesini’s Reverie to demonstrate shifting in and out of thumb position in the most expressive and musical way.

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Joel Quarrington
Spice Up Your Funk Bass Solos
Chris Minh Doky
Spice Up Your Funk Bass Solos
Chris Minh Doky

Funk champion Chris Minh Doky teaches how to spice up your bass solos.

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Chris Minh Doky
2025 End of Year Review
Geoff Chalmers
2025 End of Year Review
Geoff Chalmers

Here’s what happened in 2025 and a sneak peek at what we’ve got in store for 2026!

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Geoff Chalmers
Getting Funky with a Metronome
Chris Minh Doky
Getting Funky with a Metronome
Chris Minh Doky

Funk champion Chris Minh Doky teaches how to get funky with a metronome in your practice.

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Chris Minh Doky

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