Double bass tutor for kids amateurs-Have Fun with the Double Bass is a unique new publication that adds joy and diversity to learning the instrument. This second volumes expands on the knowledge and learning in order to develop the pupilâ??s playing and experience. The short exercises can be accompanied by the teacher on the piano.

A very well constructed brief 'serious' work this short piece offers effective and accessible music for the intermediate bassist using almost a three octave range with scope to demonstrate a range of sounds colours and moods. Two editions included together - for solo double bass or for 2 or more bassists. 'Erkon Elegia is accessible to advanced beginning bassists with the ability to perform with confidence into the lower thumb positions.' [ISB] 'Erkon Elegia is a versatile little piece that can be played as a solo duo trio or ensemble. In only 49 bars and using elementary music Hauta-aho manages to use many of his trademark compositionalcharacteristics...it's friendly geography and varied colourscape should prove popular with beginning bassists.' [Double Bassist]

Work for Solo Double Bass first premiered in June 2001 at the St.Magnus Church festival in Orkney by Duncan McTier.

Book 1-A comprehensive musicianship String method.About The Book:Unique chapter layout provides a goal-orientated format organised by school quarter.4 full-page assessments include:- Critical Listening- Playing By Ear- Theory and Terminology- Composing Arranging and Improvisation- Performance- Advanced Bow StudiesWealth of classical and world music.8 arrangements and original compositions for String Orchestra.Duets rounds and a solo with Piano accompaniment.Play-along accompaniments feature demo and performance tracks with professionalmusicians.Featured in SmartMusic.Correlates with science and world history.Fully integrated with the National Standards for Music Education.Video tutorials with master teachers and students. About The Accompaniment Tracks:Each track includes a demo version with professional musicians followed by accompaniment only.Outstanding accompaniments explore a wide variety of musical styles to make practice exciting and fun.Play classical and world melodies with characteristic accompaniments that include:Full OrchestraRockLatinJazzFunkCountryElectronicWorld MusicMedia Options:DVD Features:Video tutorialsAccompaniments for the entire bookAbility to transfer MP3 files to a computer or portable deviceOnline Features:Stream or download all accompaniments at no chargeStream all video tutorials at no charge

The second volume of studies and exercises for Double Bass concentrating on second to fourth positions. Editor Rodney Slatford has selected a relatively simple and tuneful repertoire designed to aid technique and fluency in playing. Both volumes of Double Bass Studies include a glossary of terms scales arpeggios and orchestral excerpts. Suitable for the equivalent of ABRSM Grade 5.

String Festival Solos are economical collections of transcriptions by Samuel Applebaum. In two volumes for each instrument the solos are in progressive order of difficulty. Each volume contains nine pieces -- all classic titles in the Applebaum teaching repertoire. Some of these have been hard to find. Volume I progresses from Level 1 to Level 2 Volume II progresses from Level 2 to Level 3. The solos are useful for teaching technique dynamics phrasing and overall musicianship. String Festival Solos are excellent for recitals auditions and performances for assemblies concerts or festivals. Contains: Two Austrian FolkTunes (Kohler) * Rigaudon (Lee) * First Sonatina (Drew) * Minuet (Pleyel) * March (Clarke) * Second Sonatina (Drew) * The Strange Man (Schumann) * Two Classical Pieces (Reinagle) * Adagio and Allegro (Galliard).

'Five movements well contrasted in style. A splendid addition to the library... should prove to be most useful to reasonably advanced players'. Making Music. Recorded by Beyer Breuer (FSM).Grade: Medium

Double Bass/ Piano Anthology by the well known Bethovenâ??s double bassist. Edited by Paolo Benelli

16 funky pieces for the beginner Jazz Bass player with CD backing tracks and further listening suggestions. 2 Examples include 'Bass by the Bay' (Calypso 145 bpm - Listen to St. Thomas on Sonny Rollin's album 'Saxophone Collosus') and 'Ol' Orleans'(New Orleans Second Line feel 149 bpm - listen to Dr. John's album 'Gumbo').

Take Your Bow is a collection of 20 concert pieces for beginner string players written by Celia Cobb and Naomi Yandell. Years of string teaching have given them the inspiration to produce pieces which will both delight and engage. Their imaginative writing strengthens rhythmic and stylistic concepts whilst employing a variety of adventurous playing techniques that students will find to be a fun and achievable challenge. Each piece is compatible with any of the other instruments in the series in any combination making it an excellent resource for individual or group teaching. Take Your Bow is available in 4individual editions — for violin viola cello and double bass each with piano accompaniment — and as a separate full score.

Op.75 (1969). 'Grasps and holds the attention firmly'. The Times London. Well worth exploring.Grade: 8

This work which gives a musical interpretation of the Last Discourse of Christ after the Last Supper was commissioned by Lord and Lady Marks for the Byzantine Festival in London 1998. It was first performed in March 1998 at St. Paul's Cathedral London by Patricia Rozario Stephen Richardson Barry Guy the Choir of St. Paul's Cathedral; and the Choir of the Syrian Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch conducted by John Scott.Double Bass part. Duration c. 20mins.