SOLO TUNING See RM722 for Orchestral Tuning The 'Dragonetti Concerto' was first published in 1925 by Alphonse Leduc in Paris as No.23 of Edouard Nanny's 'Les Classiques de la Contrebasse'. For many years no one questioned its authenticity, but as more research into Dragonetti's original works for double bass was made, concerns began to arise. Many of Dragonetti manuscripts survive in the British Library, thanks to Vincent Novello who donated them in 1849, three years after Dragonetti's death and on Novello's retirement to Italy, but there is no original manuscript for this work. As bassists began to edit and perform a wide range of Dragonetti's works it became clear that this concerto bore little resemblance to any of his other pieces. The work does, however, have many similarities to Nanny's Concerto for double bass, also to his other solo works and even studies from his Method. Eventually most people came to the conclusion that this work is not an original work by the great Venetian bassist but is by Edouard Nanny, and in the style of the late 18th-century. Having said that, this is still a charming and evocative work which has much player and audience appeal and is very easy on the ears. Many of the challenges for the soloist are technical and, almost a century after its first publication, it is still as popular as ever. Published in 1925, the first movement was performed at London's Wigmore Hall on 15 April the following year by Victor Watson (double bass) and Sidney Crooke (piano), and was described a 'Contrabass Concerto by Dragonetti-Nanny. ERRATA: Piano part: page 8 (1st movement), bar 87 - final chord of bar in right hand should be D/E/G# - a dominant 7th chord in A major Edouard Nanny was an important French double bassist and teacher, also composing and transcribing many works for double bass. He was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye on 24 March 1872 and he studied at the Paris Conservatoire with Professor Verrimst, also teaching there from 1920-1940. He performed often as a soloist, also working as an orchestral bassist with many orchestras such as the Paris Symphony Orchestra, Concerts Lamoureux and the Orchestra de l'Opera Comique, and in 1901 he founded the Henry Casadeus Society of Old Instruments, chaired by Camille Saint-Saens, and intended to revive the works from the past centuries. Nanny's Method for double bass is still in print, over 90 years since its first publication and both volumes contain a wealth of excellent technical studies and exercises which are as relevant today as they were in the 1920s. His other volumes of studies are mostly out of print and Recital Music plan to reprint some of his orginal works for double bass, transcriptions and educational music to keep alive the name of Edouard Nanny into the 21st-century. Edouard Nanny died in Paris in 1942.

Two short and delightful movements in a lighter style composed for Double Bass with Piano Accompaniment by Bryan Kelly. Based upon characters from Shakespeare's The Tempest this piece is ideal for concerts offering a wonderful enrichment to the advancing Double Bassist's repertoire.The solo Double Bass part is also included on a separate insert.

Contrebasse Et Piano-Modern French composer Alfred Desenclos (1912-1971) created exceptional works for a variety of instruments. Aria Et Rondo for Double Bass and Piano published in 1952 is no exception. Desenclos won the 1942 Prix de Rome following studies at the Conservatory in Roubaix. The composer's compositional style is highly expressive and atmospheric with uses of extended technique. Aria Et Rondo reflects these aspects with a typical performance lasting about 12 minutes. For all advanced Double Bass players Desenclos's Aria Et Rondo isan exciting alternative piece for the repertoire.

für Kontrabass und Klavier-Prélude and Scherzo for Double Bass and Piano by the Russian composer Reinhold M. Glière whose musical style represents a link between Late Romanticism (Tchaikovsky) and Modernism (Prokofiev).

12 Stücke in populären Stilen-Twelve stimulating original pieces in popular styles for Double Bass and Piano or Keyboard accompaniment. Graded in order of difficulty these compositions are designed to improve solo technique and character whilst developing articulation and rythmic nuances. Part of the successful Microjazz series this book by Christopher Norton is not only fun but a valuable resource for any developing Double Bassist. ABRSM Double Bass Syllabus.

Time Pieces For Double Bass Volumes 1 and 2 contain well-crafted arrangements and original compositions presented in chronological order from the sixteenth century right up to the present day.Pieces feature on the ABRSM Double Bass syllabus at Grades 1-6 (Volume 1: Grades 1-3 Volume 2: Grades 4-6) and are an invaluable source of repertoire for study in contrasting styles from Louis Couperin to Giles Swayne and William Byrd to Gavin Bryars. The arrangements have been designed to cover the note ranges and keys of the early grades.

Instrument : double bass and piano Nombre de Pages : 58 Amazing Solos are amazingly wide-ranging selections of easy pieces. From Bach to Bernstein, a great variety of musical styles is included - folk melodies from England and Peru, baroque and classical 'lollipops', jazz and modern classics. A unique collection of exciting and varied music for the early grades! The edition is part of the Trinity syllabus 2007 (grade 3-6) and of the ABRSM Summer 2006 (grades 2, 4-7). Content : La donna è mobile (Verdi) - Three Moravian Folksongs (Janácek) - Allegro (Mozart) - Allegro (Vivaldi) - Amazing Grace (Trad.) - America (Bernstein) - Basse Danse (Warlock) - Braul, Bucsum Dance (Bartók) - Caprice 24 (Paganini) - Come Neighbours All - Cool (Bernstein) - Ein Jungling liebt ein Madchen (Schumann) - Ein Madchen oder Weibchen (Mozart) - Fiddler's Song (Humperdinck) - Grand March (Verdi) - Green Gravel (Trad.) - Lilliburlero (Trad.) - Minuet (Bach) - Peruvian Dance Tune (Trad.) - Pop goes the Weasel (Trad.) - Solveg's Song (Grieg) - Stars no Moon (Trad.) - There was a Crooked Man (Trad) - Troika (Prokofieff) - Tune Town Shuffle (Basie)

Serge Lancen's Berceuse for Baby Hippopotamus is a short and easy melodic solo in French romantic style. Ideal for a school concert. Recorded Goilav (Christophorus). Grade: 5

Swedish bassist, cellist, composer and arranger Lars Danielsson is renowned and admired throughout the International jazz world for his lyrical melodies and strong groove. This collection brings together 20 Impromptus For Piano And 1 Solo Piece For Contrabass, composed by Danielsson in his idiosyncratic style. Born in 1958, Danielsson originally studied classical Cello at the conservatory in Gothenburg before changing to Bass and jazz. He has since become one of the most in-demand bassists in the world, recognised and admired for his rounded sound that's both lyrical and powerful. Having played with a virtually endless list of international stars, including Michael and Randy Brecker, John Scofield and Charles Lloyd, Danielsson's track record as a leader is equally unparalleled, bringing his talent for simple and catchy melodies together with his instinct for putting together groups of musicians. If you're a fan of Lars Danielsson, or you just want some fantastic jazz tunes to play for Solo Piano, with an extra piece for Contrabass, this collection of 20 Impromptus has been selected by the artist himself and is sure to satisfy any progressive pianist.

Par SAINT-LEGER PASCAL. Voici le dessin d'un thème, bâti en forme d'arc sur les piliers de la main gauche du Piano (d'ou le nom de la pièce...), décliné sous trois formes rythmiques (linéaire, swinguée et cadentielle) permettant ainsi d'aborder souplement certaines difficultées techniques devant être acquises au cours des années d'un 1er cycle... - Pascal SAINT-LEGER - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Duo, Solo and Accompagnement Piano - Instrumentation : 1 Contrebasse 1 Piano - Niveau de Difficulté : 3/6 - Intermédiaire - Durée : 2 mn 50 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Pascal SAINT-LEGER - / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Classique, Pédagogique / Répertoire / Contrebasse et Piano

Par ADAGAS JEAN-MICHEL. Une pièce à jouer dès la troisième année de contrebasse - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Duo, Solo and Accompagnement Piano - Instrumentation : 1 Contrebasse 1 Piano - Niveau de Difficulté : 2/6 - Facile - Durée : 2 mn 40 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Jean-Michel ADAGAS - / Niveau : Facile / Classique, Pédagogique / Répertoire / Contrebasse et Piano

Par ADAGAS JEAN-MICHEL. Une pièce à jouer dès la première année de contrebasse - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Duo, Solo and Accompagnement Piano - Instrumentation : 1 Contrebasse 1 Piano - Niveau de Difficulté : 1/6 - Débutant - Durée : 2 mn 10 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Jean-Michel ADAGAS - / Niveau : Débutant / Classique, Pédagogique / Répertoire / Contrebasse et Piano

Par ADAGAS JEAN-MICHEL. Une pièce à jouer dès la sixième année de contrebasse - Formation : Musique de Chambre, Duo, Solo and Accompagnement Piano - Instrumentation : 1 Contrebasse 1 Piano - Niveau de Difficulté : 4/6 - Intermédiaire/Avancé - Durée : 2 mn 25 s - Style Musical : Classique, Pédagogique - Catégorie : Composition Originale - Compositeur : Jean-Michel ADAGAS - / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Classique, Pédagogique / Répertoire / Contrebasse et Piano