i have bass problems?

Question

and have been haveing problems creating the cleanness betwmen string crossings in faster pices.I shift rather well i can do pretty good in cello suite #89 but it always seams rather spastic how do i create a more fluitice shifting motion
also any tips on geting cureage up 2 playinfrount of people. i act on stage all the time and am not shy but am scard to play in frount of peoople

Answer 1

I play cello, not bass, and that's how I got here--
but as for playing in front of people, I have trouble with that, too.

The last time I had to play a solo I just TRIED to forget the people were there, looked at my music, and imagined what it should sound like. I reminded myself how hard I'd practiced to get to this point, and that nobody was going to bite my head off if I made a mistake. So I gave a nod to the accompianst and began.

And you know what?

My envisions of messing up a run, hands being too sweaty to vibrate, and rotton tomatoes angrily thrown were all wrong.

It turned out perfectly, and I didn't even trip over my endpin as I walked on and off stage.

I know it sounds cheesy, but as long as you are prepared it will turn out okay. And don't overpractice.

Answer 2

My apologies I really came here thinking about a 'fish'
I do not play the Bass but I think if you try to really 'feel' the piece you are playing and concentrate on that you will have a better performance.