Double Bass Holding Techniques RANKED!

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00:00 Introduction to Bass Holding Styles
00:30 Standing with a Straight End Pin
04:59 Standing with an Angled End Pin
09:25 Sitting with a Low Stool
13:13 Sitting with a High Stool
17:33 Sitting with a Yoga Block
20:14 Using the ErgoBass
23:47 Conclusion and Staying Comfortable

[@bassnsax]

I've been playing standing up with a straight end pin for 20 years. I've never gotten along with sitting, but I'm not averse to it, but being 6'3", either borrowing a bass with a long enough endpin or finding a stool that is the lauded Goldilocks height is unlikely. Your video on the RobPin has been haunting me since I first watched it! 😂 I think I'll need to measure my bass and get an order placed soon!

[@doublebasshq]

it's a cool device for sure! I've really been enjoying using it.

[@AndresMartin]

Fantastic video as always! very informative and triggering questions and experiments in everyone, which is the most important thing! bravo! now I just want to try to play standing with the ergo bass, hahahahahaha!

[@doublebasshq]

@@AndresMartin thanks, Andres!!!

[@doublebasshq]

@@AndresMartin standing with the ergo bass would be wild!

[@jamespotterjamesp2087]

I use an angle end pin that fits into the end pin socket. I use one that keeps the nut at eye level seated or standing.

[@margaretjohnston9610]

I like the guitar footrest better than the yoga block because it has a slight slant which I find more comfortable. I have been playing for 60 years and never had any problems physically. I credit relaxed and efficient position for this. And my primary teacher, Warren Benfield.

[@doublebasshq]

Good point about the guitar footstool angle!

[@ronin_redditor]

Can you lean the bass in the corner using the robpin? Great video as usual.

[@doublebasshq]

Thanks! I think you can leave it in the corner with the Rob Pin, though I actually haven't tried it myself. My bass corner is pretty small…. 😀

[@johns4858]

Once again I say to myself: “I should try an ergobass”

[@doublebasshq]

It's a cool device!

[@abe_nuh]

ay wassup

[@marktomko3201]

Are your feet flat on the floor with the ErgoBass? Because of my height, even with an ergo bass, I'd need to have a yoga block to reach the floor, which means I'd need to lug around both the Ergo and the yoga block.

[@doublebasshq]

I'm able to keep both feet flat on the floor no problem with the ErgoBass.

[@andrewgrandahl]

Cannot recommend the Ergo Bass highly enough.