Xavier Foley's Blog
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...
The Art of Slides on the Double Bass
Ever wonder why some double bass slides sound smooth and professional while others sound clunky? Learn the two essential techniques that will transform your slide playing. From proper hand positioning...
The Art of Slides on the Double Bass
Ever wonder why some double bass slides sound smooth and professional while others sound clunky? Learn the two essential techniques that will transform your slide playing. From proper hand positioning...
Insights on Repetitive Practice
Repetition can be one of the most powerful tools in practice, if used with purpose. In this post, Xavier Foley shares insights on how repetitive practice may help double bass...
Insights on Repetitive Practice
Repetition can be one of the most powerful tools in practice, if used with purpose. In this post, Xavier Foley shares insights on how repetitive practice may help double bass...
Starting Double Bass? Here’s What Every Beginne...
Starting the double bass can feel exciting and a little overwhelming. This guide shares what beginners might need, from choosing an instrument and bow to finding lessons and practice materials....
Starting Double Bass? Here’s What Every Beginne...
Starting the double bass can feel exciting and a little overwhelming. This guide shares what beginners might need, from choosing an instrument and bow to finding lessons and practice materials....