Art of the Left Hand DVD in the news
The Strad, the most highly respected magazine for the string community since 1890, ran an announcement about the new Art of the Left Hand with François Rabbath DVD in the May, 2006 issue:
BASSIST GETS ANIMATED
Syrian-French bassist François Rabbath is using state-of-the-art electronics to preserve his fingering technique for the next generation.
Rabbath has just finished filming a DVD that includes a set of 3D animations which can be rotated interactively to allow aspiring bassists to study his movements in greater detail. The motion-capture technology used to create these animations is similar to that used in films such as Lord of the Rings, tracking his movements using reflective spheres mounted on his body joints. The DVD also includes six lecture-demonstrations by Rabbath on fingerings, as well as live performances.
Hans Sturm, Professor of Double Bass at Ball State University and founder of the project, said: ‘François is a guru for many people in the bass world and he is also really into technology. Last April (2005, ed.) we were able to complete the DVD of his bow arm and this year we are working on capturing his left hand using the latest biomechanics technology.’
