Vagn Holmboe is part of a short list of Scandanavian composers who have reached worldwide acclaim and his works are being widely recognized as the most important Danish composiotions since Carl Nielsen. This Sonata is for Double-Bass Solo and is suited to players of at least upper-intermediate standard. Set for ABRSM Double Bass Grade 8 Exam.

520 Exercises include 58 Musical Studies in Positions 1 through 7-Written by Janice Tucker Rhoda author of the popular ABCs of Strings method the Complete Technique For Double Bass series is designed for advanced beginners to upper level students wishing to learn or improve their left hand and right arm bow skills.Starting in first position and proceeding carefully through the higher positions these method books use short studies to demonstrate specific technical ideas.The book starts with solidifying the combination of note reading rhythm and bow distribution then quickly progresses to a variety of bowing techniques and use of positions 1 - 7 half and thumb position explaining the physicalityof the left and right hands arms elbows and shoulders. Using a mixture of more melodic studies with purely technical exercises this book quickly gives players information and confidence to improve their playing.Complete Technique For Double Bass - Book 1 covers and includes:Positions 1 through 7Half PositionBass tenor and treble clefsTwo octave C Major Scale to thumb positionAdvanced chromatic scaleBasic thumb positionWorksheets for note-readingScales arpeggios broken thirdsImprovisational melodiesDouble-Stops chords octavesHarmonicsArm Swing left-hand and bow-arm techniqueBow balancing exercisesBallet of Shifting exercisesQuick Finger exercisesFinger Substitution exercisesLeft-hand pizzicato exercisesTeaching points throughout

It is rare in music pedagogy that something truly revolutionary comes along. Progressive Repertoire is the first English language method for beginning Double Bass to incorporate the innovative division of the Bass fingerboard into six positions developed by renowned French bassist Fran?ºois Rabbath in his three volume Nouvelle Technique de la Contrebasse. Mr. Vance has created a method that introduces these revolutionary ideas in a progressive manner using familiar folk and classical material to produce studies and pieces that will appeal to novice Basses of all ages. In addition a Compact Disc is included with each of the primary books containing all the music performed byFran?ºois Rabbath with Elizabeth Azcona-Hartmark piano.Progressive Repertoire for Double Bass will introduce American teachers and students to the most important techniques developed for the instrument.

Piano Accompaniment-It is rare in music pedagogy that something truly revolutionary comes along. Progressive Repertoire is the first English language method for beginning Double Bass to incorporate the innovative division of the Bass fingerboard into six positions developed by renowned French bassist Fran?ºois Rabbath in his three volume Nouvelle Technique de la Contrebasse. Mr. Vance has created a method that introduces these revolutionary ideas in a progressive manner using familiar folk and classical material to produce studies and pieces that will appeal to novice Basses of all ages. In addition a Compact Disc is included with each of the primary books containing all the music performed byFran?ºois Rabbath with Elizabeth Azcona-Hartmark piano.Progressive Repertoire for Double Bass will introduce American teachers and students to the most important techniques developed for the instrument.

32 Trios That Can Be Played by Any Combination of Instruments-If you're a Double Bass player and you have a couple of friends who play another stringed instrument then Compatible Trios for Strings is the book for you! This collection contains 32 trios in a variety of styles from classical to folk music to original pieces that will be fun to play with any combination of three string instruments.Trios are a great way to learn how to play in a chamber music setting and this unique collection gives you the opportunity to do it with anyone else who plays a string instrument making the combinations of instruments that can be used extensive. Compatible Trios for Strings are perfect for use in school setting whenstudents come in at lunchtime or after school and want to play for fun with their friends. The flexibility of these trios makes them a must-have for any string player.Available for:Violin - CFBF83Viola - CFBF84Cello - CFBF85Double Bass - CFBF86

to the intermediate Student-This best-selling instruction book along with CD is the perfect start for an Absolute Beginner to Intermediate student of any age on the Bass. The many melodies plus short warm-up exercises and study pieces advance students technically in an easy and enjoyable way. Simple duets scales a note-reading worksheet glossary and practice chart are also included along with many graphs to show left-hand finger placement. The included CD consists of three components: 49 performance pieces of bass with piano accompaniments piano accompaniment tracks by themselves for play-along and a printable PDF file of the Piano accompaniments. This book covers first second third and half positions.

A tutor book which takes you from basic fingering and instrument parts to playing a range of extracts of increasing difficulty.

26 Trios That Can Be Played by Any Combination Of String Instruments-These versatile trios are written so that they can be performed by any combination of three string instruments. With books available for Violin Cello Viola and Bass there will always be an opportunity to play no matter what instruments are available!The arrangements and compositions by prominent string pedagogue Doris Gazda will sound full and satisfying with only three players all the way up to a full string orchestra. The music selection covers a wide variety of musical styles that will provide hours of enjoyment and performance options. There is even an arrangement of the 'Bridal Chorus' from the opera Lohengrin should you have the opportunity to play at awedding!The trios are progressively organized by level of difficulty to enable the performers to gradually advance in skill.