# iDouble Bass > Double bass instruction app with video, text, and photo guides. (iPhone/iPad app by Micah Howard.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idouble-bass/id436654273 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Micah Howard](https://appshunter.io/developer/436654276) - Category: Music, Music, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.71/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 168 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2011-05-13 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idouble-bass/id436654273/reviews.md ## What is iDouble Bass? iDouble Bass is brought to you by Micah Howard, double bass professor at Carnegie Mellon University and longtime member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Learn how to hold the bass and bow. Learn about vibrato, pizzicato and so much more with videos, text, and dozens of photos. And for a one-time in-app-purchase of only $0.99 view, print and share scales for beginner to advanced students. This app is ideal for the novice to the seasoned professional — for teachers and performers. ## Key features - Posture and bow hold instruction - Vibrato and pizzicato techniques - Video, text, and photo guides - Printable scales for all levels - Expert instruction from a symphony musician ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Scales and More | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idouble-bass/id436654273/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Incredibly useful! *2018-12-14, version 2.0* This app totally rocks! Micah Howard is a seasoned professional with a wealth of teaching experience, and he lays out everything you need to know for double bass playing in a clear, step by step fashion. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Great App! *2018-12-12, version 2.0* This app is a wonderful foundation for any new bass player or teacher to set a student down the right path. Helpful advice and clear, well thought out videos and exercises to help with all aspects of playing. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Amazing *2014-04-07, version 1.2* This helps me a lot ### 5/5 — Comprehensive and thorough! *2011-05-29, version 1.2* This app is a must for all bass students, performers, teachers, school orchestra directors and musicians in general. The directions are detailed and clear and will help students to get a solid foundation. This app will help orchestra directors who do not play the bass get a more complete understanding of bass technique and fingerings which will improve the progress of their students. All advanced students, as well as professional musicians, bassists, string musicians and others, will benefit, for example, from the sections on tone production, practicing, auditioning, etc. I highly recommend this outstanding app. ### 5/5 — Wonderful! *2011-05-24, version 1.2* This app is quite simply a wonderful resource for all things Double Bass. One of the best things about it is the support from within the app. If you can't find what you need, it directs you to the website seamlessly. I'm not a double bassist (and I don't play one on TV) but I am a professional musician and I'm very impressed. ### 5/5 — Excellent app! *2011-05-19, version 1.1* This app is an excellent resource for both teacher and student alike. Clear pictures and concise descriptions of a host of techniques and studies make for exceptional amount of content. Top-notch! ### 5/5 — Great app *2011-05-15, version 1.0* Finally there is a comprehensive double bass resource available for the iPhone! A great app from a great player! ## Frequently asked questions about iDouble Bass ### What is iDouble Bass? iDouble Bass is a music education app designed to teach users how to play the double bass. It provides instruction on posture, bowing, and various techniques through videos, text, and photos. ### Who created iDouble Bass? iDouble Bass was created by Micah Howard, a double bass professor at Carnegie Mellon University and a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. ### What techniques does iDouble Bass teach? iDouble Bass teaches fundamental techniques such as how to hold the bass and bow, vibrato, and pizzicato, among others. ### How much does iDouble Bass cost? The app itself is free to download. A one-time in-app purchase of $0.99 unlocks the ability to view, print, and share scales for beginner to advanced students. ### What devices does iDouble Bass support? iDouble Bass is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### How often is iDouble Bass updated? The latest version, 2.3, was released on March 25, 2021. The app was originally released on May 13, 2011. ### What is the age rating for iDouble Bass? iDouble Bass has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### What do users like about iDouble Bass? Users appreciate the expert instruction from a professional musician and the comprehensive learning materials, including videos and photos. The app has a high rating of 4.7 stars from 14 ratings. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3 — 2021-03-25 Fix issue where some text was not visible in Dark Mode ### 2.2 — 2021-01-30 - Bug fixed which caused app to crash occasionally when selecting photos to view - iDouble Bass teacher and developer now offering online lessons! - Other minor updates ### 2.1 — 2019-02-21 - Button added to share iDouble Bass with friends, family, students, and colleagues - New recommendations for online resources ### 2.0 — 2018-12-08 - 14 Educational Videos - 70+ new, high-quality photos - Completely new user-friendly layout - Two new scale books for beginner to advanced students in PDF format - Revised iDouble Bass Handbook in PDF format - Fingerings for the lower positions in PDF format - All four PDFs available for a one-time introductory price of only $0.99 ### 1.2 — 2011-05-24 -Open and view all iDouble Bass PDFs in other applications on your device -User interface improvements ## Apps similar to iDouble Bass | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [EKWE App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ekwe-app/id1670386342) | 5.0 (10) | Free | Music | | [Triad Quiz: Chord Construction](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triad-quiz-chord-construction/id1625431945) | 4.6 (18) | Free | Music | | [Element Exploring Course](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/element-exploring-course/id1031693340) | — | $6.99 | Music | | [Oscillator Drum Jams](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oscillator-drum-jams/id1473470601) | 5.0 (11) | Free | Music | | [Borsta](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/borsta/id1607458959) | 4.8 (13) | $16.49 | Music | | [Piano eTutor Pro: learn piano](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-etutor-pro-learn-piano/id591620846) | 2.7 (3) | $119.99 | Music | ## More apps by Micah Howard - [PDB Symposium](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdb-symposium/id1450035358) All apps by Micah Howard: https://appshunter.io/developer/436654276 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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