Xavier Foley's Blog
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....
What You Need to Know About The German Double B...
Discover how the German double bass bow offers power, control, and depth to your playing. Learn why hybrid bows made from carbon fiber and pernambuco wood are reshaping modern performance...
What You Need to Know About The German Double B...
Discover how the German double bass bow offers power, control, and depth to your playing. Learn why hybrid bows made from carbon fiber and pernambuco wood are reshaping modern performance...
A Better Way to Practice with Your Instrument E...
The difference between players who improve and those who stay stuck isn't practice time. It's practice quality. Learn the research-backed methods professional musicians use to make every practice session count,...
A Better Way to Practice with Your Instrument E...
The difference between players who improve and those who stay stuck isn't practice time. It's practice quality. Learn the research-backed methods professional musicians use to make every practice session count,...