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.

Written for David Heyes as part of his 'Fizz at 50' project. 'Gerty Goat Scuffer' (in case you wondered) is one of many nick-names we had for a much loved family dog - officially named 'Heavy Hetty' from a character in an imaginative children's book of that name. In my youth as a composition student at the RAM I discovered that walking a dog for an hour a day is the anti-dote to the long hours required as a composer 'sat you yer bum' writing at a desk and (in those pre-computer years) writing endless parts out by hand. First of these 'best friends' was a glorious Gordon Setter called 'Sophie' (my first love) who accompanied Pat and I on our honeymoon acrossScotland. Thirty years later we were privileged to enjoy the company of three therapeutic beasts; 'Merlin' (a prize winning Pyrenean Mountain Dog) 'Gael' (an over energetic Scottish Border Collie) and 'Hetty' (a unique cross between a Pyrenean Mountain Dog and a St. Bernard - something of a 'kennel-maid's Accident'). Hetty (see picture) is unfortunately no longer with us now. She had an extraordinary puppy-hood that left her with titanium plates holding her back legs together. Hetty was surprisingly active though right through to the age of nearly 10 - speciality: chasing Pheasants in the grounds at Strathmashie - but she became progressively hampered by arthritis and 'scuffed along' on her vast hairy pads with a swagger. She also used to remind our children of a mountain goat. Songs have been written about her but this is the first instrumental work that she has inspired! The pervading thematic motive of the piece (heard from the outset) cheekily alludes to an (over) famous Saint-Saëns work for double bass (but no insult is intended to Hetty!). The increasingly roving tonality and unusually sudden shifts of key combined with the use of jazz chords combines to present a short but heartfelt tribute to a unique animal that provided untold pleasure to all she came into contact with simply by just being

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.

Inspired by the use of the bass viol in Bach cantatas as well as jazz groups. Includes two piano reductions: Concert Pitch and Solo Tuning in D. Co-commissioned by 15 orchestras and the International Society of Bassists.

Par CORTES VILLANI. a cura di Milton Masciadri e Angiolina Sensale Musiche di autori sudamericani per contrabbasso e pianoforte. Musiche di: Santino Parpinelli e Edmundo Villani Cortes/ Recueil / Contrebasse et Piano