Blog de Xavier Foley
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...
Why It’s Never Too Late to Learn the Bass Even ...
Many people build full careers and still feel that quiet pull toward music. This post explores how playing an instrument like the double bass can fit into a busy life,...
Why It’s Never Too Late to Learn the Bass Even ...
Many people build full careers and still feel that quiet pull toward music. This post explores how playing an instrument like the double bass can fit into a busy life,...
Does Bass Bow Hair Color Matter? A Bassist’s Gu...
Your choice of bow hair can influence how your double bass feels and sounds. In this post, Xavier Foley explains the differences between white, black, and mixed horse hair, how...
Does Bass Bow Hair Color Matter? A Bassist’s Gu...
Your choice of bow hair can influence how your double bass feels and sounds. In this post, Xavier Foley explains the differences between white, black, and mixed horse hair, how...