Blog de Xavier Foley
How to Get a Better Tone on a Cheaper Double Bass?
This post explores practical ways double bass players may improve their tone without upgrading to an expensive instrument. From setup and strings to technique and bow choice, you’ll learn simple...
How to Get a Better Tone on a Cheaper Double Bass?
This post explores practical ways double bass players may improve their tone without upgrading to an expensive instrument. From setup and strings to technique and bow choice, you’ll learn simple...
How to Adapt Bass Clef Sheet Music for Any Inst...
Wondering if you can adapt bass clef music for your instrument? Transposition opens up a whole world of repertoire, and it's more accessible than you might think.
How to Adapt Bass Clef Sheet Music for Any Inst...
Wondering if you can adapt bass clef music for your instrument? Transposition opens up a whole world of repertoire, and it's more accessible than you might think.
How to Keep the Double Bass Steady While Standing
Your left thumb should not carry the weight of your double bass. Learn how to adjust your stance, endpin height, and body position to keep the instrument steady while standing.
How to Keep the Double Bass Steady While Standing
Your left thumb should not carry the weight of your double bass. Learn how to adjust your stance, endpin height, and body position to keep the instrument steady while standing.
How Long Could It Take to Memorize Music Withou...
Memorizing music without sheet music can take time, patience, and the right approach. This post shares tips and techniques that make the process easier, helping musicians play confidently from memory...
How Long Could It Take to Memorize Music Withou...
Memorizing music without sheet music can take time, patience, and the right approach. This post shares tips and techniques that make the process easier, helping musicians play confidently from memory...
Rosin Talk: Why Xavier Foley Uses Pop’s Bass Rosin
Rosin may be a small detail, but it can shape your tone, response, and overall feel on the double bass. In this post, Xavier shares why Pop’s Rosin fits his...
Rosin Talk: Why Xavier Foley Uses Pop’s Bass Rosin
Rosin may be a small detail, but it can shape your tone, response, and overall feel on the double bass. In this post, Xavier shares why Pop’s Rosin fits his...
Xavier Foley's String Setup: Helicore and Spiro...
Curious about Xavier Foley’s string setup? This post breaks down his use of Helicore and Spirocore Solo strings, why his decade-old strings still work for him, and why the musician...
Xavier Foley's String Setup: Helicore and Spiro...
Curious about Xavier Foley’s string setup? This post breaks down his use of Helicore and Spirocore Solo strings, why his decade-old strings still work for him, and why the musician...