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Never picked up a double bass before? Then this is where you need to be! Learn everything you need to know about your instrument to get started in your Double Bass journey.

The first thing you need to know is how to use your left hand. Get all the basic knowledge here, and don't forget to revisit this video every so often to check you're still doing it right!

Now you now your left hand, let's have a look at what to do with your right hand, the rhythm hand.

Learn basic pizzicato finger technique and practice a few exercises to start working on the strength in your fingers.

So you want to understand what's where? Take a look at this guide to find the easiest way to find your notes on the double bass, without the pencil marks!

Music theory is the difference between being able to play a song, and being able to understand what you're playing.

It's fun for the inquisitive mind and the keep player alike, but renowened amongst the classically trained kids to be the (yawn) boring part of music.

In my video's, I've tried to make it digestible, easy to understand and a little bit more fun!

At last, a bit of rockabilly! Now you've learnt most of your absolute basics and the double bass is more than just a big bit of wood with strings, lets have some fun and add that slap.

Add some slap and style to the classic Peggy Lee tune in true Bamboozle style.

Learn the bass line for Bamboozle's "The Lowdown" and improve your improvisation skills with the extra video.

Start your journey into the world of improvisation for Double Bass

Bamboozle reinvented The Pink Panther and made it rock.

Learn the original bass line to this upbeat and stylish version of the old classic theme tune.

And now for a bit of Eddie Cochran. It's not the easiest bass line to learn, but it sure is a fun one!