Xavier Foley's Blog
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...
Mastering Posture: Standing Techniques for Doub...
This post explores how balanced alignment, body movement, and gravity can work together to support a stronger, more expressive sound. Learn practical standing techniques that could help you play with...
Mastering Posture: Standing Techniques for Doub...
This post explores how balanced alignment, body movement, and gravity can work together to support a stronger, more expressive sound. Learn practical standing techniques that could help you play with...
How Professional Bassists Test New Bows
Testing a new double bass bow is more than just trying one and buying it. In this post, Xavier Foley shares how professional bassists evaluate bows for balance, tone, and...
How Professional Bassists Test New Bows
Testing a new double bass bow is more than just trying one and buying it. In this post, Xavier Foley shares how professional bassists evaluate bows for balance, tone, and...
A Guide to Pivoting on the Double Bass
Fast passages feeling impossible? Your hand cramping after 20 minutes? Learn how pivoting could help you cover more ground on the fingerboard without the constant shifting. This technique might change...
A Guide to Pivoting on the Double Bass
Fast passages feeling impossible? Your hand cramping after 20 minutes? Learn how pivoting could help you cover more ground on the fingerboard without the constant shifting. This technique might change...
How to Play Fast Notes on the Double Bass: A Si...
Struggling with fast passages on your bass? The solution isn't more practice time. It's two simple adjustments to your right and left hand that most players miss. Learn the techniques...
How to Play Fast Notes on the Double Bass: A Si...
Struggling with fast passages on your bass? The solution isn't more practice time. It's two simple adjustments to your right and left hand that most players miss. Learn the techniques...