Chris West: A Guide to Double Bass Harmonics

A short guide to artificial and natural harmonics on the double bass. Contains over 350 different ways of playing harmonics. Check out Chris’s YouTube channel for his videos on how to find harmonics on the double bass.

About Chris West

Chris West is the former solo bass player of the Guildhall Strings and has been Professor of Double Bass at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London since 2002.

For over thirty years, Chris has appeared regularly as guest principal with many major UK orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic, BBC Symphony, Academy of St.Martin-in-the-fields, and Britten Sinfonia and he can be heard on iconic soundtracks such as Downton Abbey, and Harry Potter films. His chamber music recordings have appeared on the RCA/BMG, Hyperion, Naxos, and Somm labels.

Chris's website and YouTube Channel.

Chris West Bundle: Includes A Guide to Double Bass Harmonics and Reaching the Heights: Thumb Position on Double Bass.