The Mighty Double Bass

This 3/4 size Czechoslovakian double bass was a bit of a wreck, and was given to Bevan to fix up (thanks Brydon family!). It sounds beautiful, thanks to it's carved, solid top. 

 





As we learned today, your eyes should be level with the top of the fingerboard (chairs were useful) and your right hand needs to play the strings by supporting the first finger as it plays a 'rest stroke' along the string, demonstrating well by Jay right here....








 
 

 That's it! Hana looks like a pro. 

A recent addition - The Cajon

SummerSouls cleaned up at Bandquest last year, winning three awards. Consequently, they had some vouchers to spend. This excellent Peruvian Cajon was bought and donated to the music room.

The sides are made from solid wood, laminated in a funky pattern.
The front is thin plywood, with small snare wires in the top corners (reverse side of the front)

Here's Emily from Ruma Piwakwaka trying it out.






Thanks SummerSouls!