Double Bass and Piano - Grade 1.5

SKU: AP.36-52740598

Composed by Lynne Latham. Arranged by Thom Sharp. This edition: Latham Music. Double Bass with Piano. LudwigMasters - Latham Music. Book. Latham Music Enterprises #36-52740598. Published by Latham Music Enterprises (AP.36-52740598).

ISBN 9781429126137. UPC: 679360617403. English.

Volume 1 begins with open strings and basic notation, rhythms, and bowing skills. New notes, notation, and bowing skills are added in logical progression, reinforcing both right- and left-hand technique and developing the cognition for string performance. This book introduces students to: the basic major and minor tetrachords on all four strings; essential rhythmic notation from whole notes through eighth-note patterns; left-hand techniques such as easily played double stops, left-hand pizzicato, differentiating whole and half steps; and a variety of bow techniques. Audio available online.

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Double Bass & Piano - Grade 3.5

SKU: AP.36-52740606

Composed by Lynne Latham. Arranged by Thom Sharp. This edition: Latham Music. Double Bass with Piano. LudwigMasters - Latham Music. Book. Latham Music Enterprises #36-52740606. Published by Latham Music Enterprises (AP.36-52740606).

ISBN 9781429126328. UPC: 679360618028. English.

The third volume moves students toward more advanced playing techniques and literature. This text continues to develop playing skills found in Book 2 and advances the student through more rigorous and lengthy literature. Instrument-specific selections promote performance, reinforcing shifting skills, more advanced bowing techniques, and complex and multiple-meter pieces. The book contains solo literature that: enables the student to use higher positions with suggested fingerings; features accidentals that challenge left-hand intonation; utilizes more complex time signatures, multiple-meters, and challenging rhythmic patterns; and develops the bow stroke to perform more expressive dynamics and musicianship. Digital audio available.

These products are currently being prepared by a new publisher. While many items are ready and will ship on time, some others may see delays of several months.