Jazz Practice Exercises

[Bobsax]

I'm a woodwind teacher that started playing upright bass a year and a half ago.
These exercises have been very helpful to me.
I think it's clear what to do.
Most exercises are in one position so you can concentrate on getting good hand form and good pitch(stretch)
I've added notes on which strings to use.
This could also be helpful for fretless players .
*5.Bass Chord Finder Finger Exercise does have a lot of shifts so start it slow at first.
Transposing up the neck makes it easier as does starting on the A string vs the E string.
Bass Exercises-Hand Strength Stretch (5)

1. No Shift Whole Steps 1 - Bob Sax
2. No Shift Whole Steps 2 - Bob Sax
3. Half Steps no shift - bob sax
4. Bass whole step X 1 - Bob Sax
5. Bass Chord Finder Finger Exercise - Bob Sax