This is the brand new addition to the string series. Full of new pieces, mixed w...(+)
This is the brand new addition to the string series. Full of new pieces, mixed with arrangements of old favourites. Ideal for Double Bassists who are between grades 2-4. 28 Items:
With little existing in the way of study books for the Double Bass François Ra...(+)
With little existing in the way of study books for the Double Bass François Rabbath's (b.1931) three volume series New Technique for the Double Bass is welcomed by all performers of the instrument. Syrian-born Rabbath moved to Paris in 1955 to further his studies on the Double Bass. He soon began composing for the instrument as well as transcribing works of other composers for the instrument. The second volume of New Technique for the Double Bass is a significant contribution to the field of Double Bass pedagogy and covers scales arpeggios bowing among other aspects and also containsexercises and studies. As a virtuoso player of the instrument himself frequently performing as a soloist Rabbath compiles this technical study book with vast knowledge and experience. Being such a prominent double bassist Rabbath's New Technique for the Double Bass is a well-informed and essential accompaniment to all all Double Bass studies. Moreover New Technique for the Double Bass contains written instruction in English French German and Spanish making for a highly versatile book.
This collection presents 195 carefully graded sight-reading pieces and exercises...(+)
This collection presents 195 carefully graded sight-reading pieces and exercises in a range of musical styles, for solo Double Bass. Taking an approach based on self-learning, the 11 sections of the book focus on developing different key technical skills as well as introducing the student to a plethora of musical terms.Each section of the book contains solos, as well as Double Bass duets, and pieces with piano accompaniment for practising ensemble sight-reading. Suitable for preliminary, to advanced level students. Part of the comprehensive Sight-Reading series published by Schott and edited by John Kember. / Contrebasse
It is rare in music pedagogy that something truly revolutionary comes along. Pro...(+)
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.
Giovanni Bottesini ranks as one of the most famous Double Bass virtuosi ever to ...(+)
Giovanni Bottesini ranks as one of the most famous Double Bass virtuosi ever to have lived. His Metodo Completo Per Contrabbasso or Method For Double Bass appeared in print between 1860 and 1970 in French Italian and English. The value of Bottesini's method lies in the gradual progression from simple exercises and rhythms in easy keys to virtuoso studies that use advance bowing techniques and require a thorough knowledge of the instrument. Grade: 8
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