1161: Daniel Chiva Sanz on Intonation, Audition Prep, and Daily Mozart

Daniel Chiva Sanz returns to the podcast to discuss his latest project, Daily Mozart, a new technique book that applies concepts from his School of Patience books to the second movements and minuets of Mozart symphonies. Daniel shares how his work as a performer, teacher, and creator has led him toward a brass-inspired approach to sound, pitch center, and hand-shape precision, and he reflects on how fundamental technique has shaped his audition preparation, orchestral playing, and overall confidence on the bass. We dig into why Mozart's slower movements make such effective daily studies, how Daniel uses color-coded markings to focus on hand shapes, same-note/different-string work, and short shifts, and why playing in tune with yourself may be one of the most important skills for auditions and excerpts. Daniel also talks about "training before the playbook," the athletic side of audition preparation, making technique engaging through variety and repetition, and his broader goal of giving bassists accessible tools to raise the overall standard of intonation and confidence in the bass community. Enjoy, and learn more from Daniel on his YouTube channel and Instagram, and check out a featured video from Daniel's School of Patience here. Thank you to our sponsor, Wiedoeft Double Bass Rosin We want grip and longevity from rosin. Most fail at one of them. We get a lot of rosin sent our way to evaluate on the job. Wiedoeft is the one we keep using, from symphony stages to theatre pits. All Season — Balanced grip across normal swings in temperature and humidity. Ultra-Grip — A softer blend built for cold halls and dry climates. Use code DBHQ for free shipping, direct from Wiedoeft. Connect with DBHQ Join Our Newsletter Double Bass Resources Double Bass Sheet Music Double Bass Merch Gear used to record this podcast Zoom H6 studio 8-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder Rode Podmic Sony Alpha 7 IV Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens When you buy a product using a link on this page, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting DBHQ. Theme music by Eric Hochberg