Arco Techniques for Jazz Bass

Bassist Lynn Seaton conducts a clinic on arco techniques for jazz bass, hosted by David Gage String Instruments. The class covers the fundamentals of bow control alongside broader topics in bass playing, and Lynn performs both arco and pizzicato pieces throughout.

What's covered

• Bow technique — speed, pressure, and position
• Right-hand techniques and ergonomics
• Bass setup and practicing
• Solo arrangements and double stops
• Fingering and harmonics
• Articulation, time, and harmonic clarity

A practical clinic for jazz bassists who want to develop their bowing alongside the rest of their craft.