Incredibly Useful Exercises, CLARKE THUMB DRILLS

The CLARKE THUMB DRILLS were originally a trumpet exercise, but adapted for the bass for 3 reasons: to exercise and condition quick, accurate and powerful finger placement in thumb position; for a precise and strong hand frame in thumb position; and for the exercise of an efficient Left Hand technique. Today we focus on the EFFICIENT left hand technique, breaking down all motions of live and dead fingers in the exercise. Have fun!

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Volume 3 - Hand Shaping, Precision
Volume 4 - Lower Octave Mastery Part 1
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Volume 6 - Lower Octave Mastery Part 3
Volume 7 - Lower Octave Mastery Part 4
Volume 8 - Upper Octave Mastery Part 1
Volume 9 - Upper Octave Mastery Part 2
Volume 10 - Whole Fingerboard Familiarity
Volume 11 - Velocity
Volume 12 - Power
Volume 13 - Hybrid Workout #1
Volume 14 - Hybrid Workout #2
Volume 15 - Hybrid Workout #3
Volume 16 - Hybrid Workout #4
Volume 17 - All Exercises
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