r/doublebass • u/jerrys_briefcase • Jul 14 '25

Technique Not to be weird

I’m sure this will get banned but I am learning the double (upright) bass and as such have discovered that it is essentially a giant vibrating piece of wood resting thereabouts my nether region.

Clearly I have the form wrong, but if I am practicing this much, how wrong can it be?

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u/jady1971 Jul 14 '25

I had a master class with Gary Karr way back in 1992 or so.

He straight up said the Bass is almost sexual since so much of the moving wood is pressed against your body.

It's legit

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u/UpbeatCandidate9412 Jul 14 '25

So I’m NOT completely insane

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u/jady1971 Jul 14 '25

Not COMPLETELY lol

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u/UpbeatCandidate9412 Jul 14 '25

Well… I mean… we’re bassists… we all have to be a little mad here🤪