This volume is a step-by-step approach to improvisation in jazz, rock and pop music. Each chapter is based on easy music which can be practised together with the play-along CD. The textbook can also be used by a band at schools or music schools (for pupils with at least 2 years of instrumental lessons). / Contrebasse

Composed in France over a century ago these three short pieces are ideal for the intermediate bassist. The style is lyrical tonal and approachable offering interesting study or concert repertoire with lively supportive and effective accompaniments. Parade is lively and rhythmic remaining in bass clef throughout; Cantabile is melodic and dramatic offering cantabile and musical challenges in equal measure and Menuet Varie has lyrical and rhythmic contrasts and is the most challenging of the three. Ratez was a fairly prolific composer and these pieces were dedicated to M. Charpentier Professor of Double Bass at the Paris Conservatoire. These piecesare popular with students and teachers alike.

Cette pièce le long de l'ouvrage contient des arrangements de 12 chansons et est disponible pour 8 instruments différents. Adapté aux débutants ainsi que les professionnels. Sur la face de la cassette est un enregistrement de toutes les chansons faites par des musiciens de studio professionnel. Sur la face b sont les mêmes chansons sans l'instrument pertinent, permettant ainsi à l'élève de jouer avec un groupe. À l'aide de cette méthode de lecture, sans autres musiciens sont nécessaires. / Contrebasse

Yorke Edition-Born in Oxford in 1917 Francis Baines was a well-known and much respected professional double bass player. He studied at the Royal College of Music in London with Claude Hobday where he later taught. Something of an eccentric he immersed himself in early music at a time when few people were taking it seriously. He owned a beautiful Amati bass that he had restored as a violone which it probably was originally and he was a regular fixture as a principal player in a number of orchestras and ensembles that dedicated themselves to period performing including those directed by Denys Darlow with whom he broadcast and recorded frequently.Besides playing the doublebass Francis Baines was an exponent of the treble viol and led the Jaye Consort of Viols which he founded. He also played several kinds of bagpipe and the hurdy-gurdy. As a composer he dabbled in many styles one of his greatest claims to fame being that of writing for the popular Hoffnung concerts in the 1960s. He was the author of a number of papers about the history of the double bass sometimes arriving at scholarly conclusions that were colourful if not always entirely accurate. He discovered the Giovannino del Violone sonatas subsequently published by Yorke Edition although today it is thought that they were probably not written for a 16' pitch instrument at all. His edition of the Capuzzi double bass concerto published by Boosey & Hawkes was for many years one of the few solo works available for the instrument. This however he largely re-composed because he thought it could be improved: towards the end of his life he confessed that with hindsight he probably should have treated it differently.Grounds was written in 1969 as a sort of party piece and was given to Yorke Edition in support of a drive to enlarge the repertoire for the instrument in a wide variety of styles. It was set on the syllabus of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music for many years.Francis Baines died

The Double Bass part for Michael Hurd’s Swingin’ Samson an enormously fun pop cantata. Divided into six sections this lively and toe-tapping show is fabulous for schools or amateur performance. Highlights of the cantata include the scene in a barber’s shop with a background of snipping scissors. This is followed by a splendid music-hall song where the whole audience can join in! The finale describes the Philistine’s party - set as a square dance - at the end of which Samson pulls down the whole building! Bring the house down with this wonderful 10 minute cantata!

Abracadabra Double Bass is a progressively graded tutor which takes the beginner from the earliest stages to Grade 1. Comprehensive course in 20 learning steps 90 popular songs and tunes from Disney themes to classical and traditional favourites Duet accompaniments trios and rounds throughout Can be used alongside the companion tutors for stings A companion Play-along CD is included allowing you to play with full backing. Just as in the first edition familiar tunes and brand new pieces combine to make aninviting collection of music children will want to play. As well as the variety and fun they provide the pieces follow a detailed and careful progression plan designed to build a secure technique.

This book from one of the most popular bass players in the business brings players great tools to improve their skills. Bass players can advance their knowledge of the fingerboard improve intonation and time develop flexibility and work though modes and scales presented in the book. This work combines music and technique in one powerful package!

Si vous avez l'intention de jouer la musique bluegrass, de pays, de pop ou de jazz, votre succès en basse acoustique jouant reposera sur la bonne technique et une solide fondation musicale. Sur cette leçon exceptionnelle, Todd Phillips obtient joueurs début au large d'un bon départ avec son approche progressive, pratique de l'instrument. Il est important d'avoir votre basse configuré correctement, et Todd va au fil de l'instrument de haut en bas, il est certain que votre est prêt à jouer. Il fournit ensuite les exercices de gauche et droite pour former l'oreille et de développer le doigté exacte nécessaire pour jouer avec le bon ton. L'utilisation unique à l'écran des diagrammes et close up caméra travaillent, Todd vous guide dans la visualisation de la grille géométrique des notes sur la touche. Major échelles et les accords dans des positions ouvertes et fermées sont indiquées, et à aucun moment vous allez jouer lignes progressions et basse de corde avec une compréhension totale de leurs concepts musicaux sous-jacent. Déménagement à la main droite, vous apprendrez comment atteindre le volume, la production de ton, defi... / Guitare Basse