Introducing kid to db - teachers in Edinburgh?

[fatback]

Hi all,

A friend of mine's ten year old grandson was visiting lately and was besotted with my bass. He's quite small for his age, so I can;t guess what size bass he might need. Anyone know a teacher near Edinburgh who might be able to give an introductory lesson and work out what size bass would be right?

He's a great kid with a very good ear.

Thanks for any suggestions.

[The Jaywalker]

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Edited November 28, 2017 by The Jaywalker

[fatback]

Brilliant! Thanks. I'll ask.
His parents might well stump up for a 1/8 or 1/10, but without him having an introductory lesson and settling on a size, choosing could be hit or miss. Also, not much point if he can;t find a teacher.

Thanks again.

[shamrock198804]

I have been meeting with this fine gentleman for some time now and I can't recommend him highly enough: Simon Toner.

Do contact Simon and see if he's someone who could help you.

Edited November 27, 2017 by shamrock198804
fixed the link

[Gareth Hughes]

Don’t give up on the idea of a smaller bass. I bought my kids - 8 and 5 - a Thomann 22 double bass, the same model that I have a 3/4 size of, and its truly excellent. My 8 year old is average height for his age and he’s having no problem holding down notes in first position or working his way up a D Major scale in third position.

It has an awesome tone considering it’s size. Of course not as rich as the big one but in no way lacking for learning. My eldest plays this bass in the junior orchestra I teach and it sits well beside the 1/4 size basses there.

The action was a fair bit high but that’s was easily remedied with a few files and some patience. The soundpost is semi-permanently installed so there’s little risk of it falling down while you work at the bridge.