The Truth About Playing Open Strings | Joseph Conyers, Double Bass

To use or not to use an open string: that is the question. You asked and I delivered! The truth is, sometimes a score, composer, time period/performance practice, or what have you will all point towards a note played on open strings. Here are some ways I make sure that it sounds appropriate and elegant, and some questions I ask myself to make a final decision to play on an open string. What are some pieces where you've utilized playing on open strings? DISCUSSIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ Instagram:   / weatherclef   Facebook:   / josephconyers440   TikTok   / weatherclef   LinkedIn:   / joseph-conyers-a2242a72   #BeltitOutBasses #DoubleBass #PhiladelphiaOrchestra