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String Bass Methods

Learning to play the string bass offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich world of music. This versatile instrument is foundational in various genres, including classical, jazz, and contemporary music. Mastering the string bass involves understanding its techniques, such as bowing, plucking, and finger positioning, which are essential for producing a full, resonant sound. String bass methods often emphasize the importance of posture and hand placement, ensuring that players can perform comfortably and effectively. Additionally, students can benefit from a variety of instructional materials, including method books, online tutorials, and private lessons, which cater to different skill levels. As players progress, they can delve into music theory, improvisation, and ensemble playing, enhancing their overall musicianship. The string bass not only enriches personal musical expression but also fosters collaboration with other musicians, making it a rewarding instrument to learn.

Marcos Paiva

The Bass in the Choro

Jam Session

This Book presents a new technical and aesthetic approach to the bass in Choro music. It shows the construction of counterpoint bass lines in Choro Music.

This Book presents a new technical and aesthetic approach to the bass in Choro music. It shows the construction of counterpoint bass lines in Choro Music.

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  • Edition Gruber
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Kontrabassschule zum Erlernen verschiedener Jazz- und Pop-Stile auch anhand klassischer Studien. A first of its kind approach to the learning of double bass, incorporating traditional classical studie...

Kontrabassschule zum Erlernen verschiedener Jazz- und Pop-Stile auch anhand klassischer Studien. A first of its kind approach to the learning of double bass, incorporating traditional classical studie...

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Chuck Israels

Bass Foundations

All jazz bassists recognize the pivotal role that the Bill Evans Trio played in creating a new model for the bass’ function in jazz. In this book, Chuck Israels (one of Bill’s long-time bassists) has...

All jazz bassists recognize the pivotal role that the Bill Evans Trio played in creating a new model for the bass’ function in jazz. In this book, Chuck Israels (one of Bill’s long-time bassists) has...

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Edouard Nanny

Methode

Contrebasse Vol.1

Complete Method for the Four- and Five-Stringed Double Bass - Part 1, the first of a series of two, created by Edouard Nanny, a French double-bass player, teacher and composer. Conceived as a way to a...

Complete Method for the Four- and Five-Stringed Double Bass - Part 1, the first of a series of two, created by Edouard Nanny, a French double-bass player, teacher and composer. Conceived as a way to a...

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  • Alphonse Leduc
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Orin O'brien

Double-Bass Notebook

Ideas, Tips and Pointers for the Complete Professional

Highly-esteemed pedagogue and virtuoso Orin O'Brien offers a lifetime of insight in her acclaimed Double-Bass Notebook: Ideas, Tips and Pointers for the Complete Professional. This volume draws togeth...

Highly-esteemed pedagogue and virtuoso Orin O'Brien offers a lifetime of insight in her acclaimed Double-Bass Notebook: Ideas, Tips and Pointers for the Complete Professional. This volume draws togeth...

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  • Carl Fischer
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Franz Simandl

Method for the Double Bass Vol. 1

Initation in Orchestral Playing

In der revidierten Ausgabe wurden Fehler im Notensatz und den Fingersätzen korrigiert. Franz Simandl studierte von 1855 bis 1862 bei Josef Hrabe am Prager Konservatorium, das im 19. Jahrhundert für s...

In der revidierten Ausgabe wurden Fehler im Notensatz und den Fingersätzen korrigiert. Franz Simandl studierte von 1855 bis 1862 bei Josef Hrabe am Prager Konservatorium, das im 19. Jahrhundert für s...

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This bilingual volume in German and English is devoted to introducing higher positions, up to and including the third position. As an aid to orientation, all position changes are marked with lines. Cl...

This bilingual volume in German and English is devoted to introducing higher positions, up to and including the third position. As an aid to orientation, all position changes are marked with lines. Cl...

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This bilingual volume in German and English is devoted to expanding the use of upper positions, introducing new bowing strokes and developing a versatile bowing technique. The new positions are first...

This bilingual volume in German and English is devoted to expanding the use of upper positions, introducing new bowing strokes and developing a versatile bowing technique. The new positions are first...

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Elliot, Sheila Mary Nelson

The Essential String Method Book 1

The award-winning Essential String Method offers an exciting advance in the teaching of stringed instruments, integrating musical awareness, creativity and technical development from the outset. Makin...

The award-winning Essential String Method offers an exciting advance in the teaching of stringed instruments, integrating musical awareness, creativity and technical development from the outset. Makin...

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From the original edition for violin.

From the original edition for violin.

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Franz Simandl

Method for the Double Bass Vol. 2

Initation in Orchestral Playing

Minor Scales and Intervals.

Minor Scales and Intervals.

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Franz Simandl

Method for the Double Bass Vol. 3

Initation in Orchestral Playing

Bowing and Manner of Playing.

Bowing and Manner of Playing.

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Franz Simandl

Method for the Double Bass Vol. 6

Initation in Solo Playing

Vol. 6: thumb positions, 10 short studies.

Vol. 6: thumb positions, 10 short studies.

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Ulrich Lau

Das Kontrabass-Spiel

für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene

Diese Ausgabe lehrt uns die Grundkenntnisse und die Technik des Kontrabass- Spiels. Es gibt zwei Möglichkeiten das Kontrabass-Spiel zu erlernen. Entweder man spielt Stücke (z. B. Sonaten, Konzerte usw...

Diese Ausgabe lehrt uns die Grundkenntnisse und die Technik des Kontrabass- Spiels. Es gibt zwei Möglichkeiten das Kontrabass-Spiel zu erlernen. Entweder man spielt Stücke (z. B. Sonaten, Konzerte usw...

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Ludwig Streicher

My Way of Playing the Double Bass Vol. 1

for Beginners & Advanced Players

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Charlotte Mohrs

Thumb Position

Exercises and pieces introducing the use of the thumb on the double bass

The introduction to the upper registers opens the door to advanced double-bass literature and expressive solo playing. With the volume Daumenlage [Thumb position], learning is easy and fun. Using many...

The introduction to the upper registers opens the door to advanced double-bass literature and expressive solo playing. With the volume Daumenlage [Thumb position], learning is easy and fun. Using many...

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Fingering Table for Double Bass

incl. text and photos

Fingering Chart for Double Bass, as prepared by Gunter Klaus.

Fingering Chart for Double Bass, as prepared by Gunter Klaus.

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Zimmermann played principle double bass for the NY Philharmonic, and taught at Juilliard, Columbia, Manhattan School of Music and NYU. Through many helpful exercises and patterns, this book teaches do...

Zimmermann played principle double bass for the NY Philharmonic, and taught at Juilliard, Columbia, Manhattan School of Music and NYU. Through many helpful exercises and patterns, this book teaches do...

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  • Hal Leonard
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Markus Meier

Bass mit Bär und Biene - Erste Lage

Kontrabasschule für Beginner

Kontrabasschule für Beginner Für Kinder ab 4-5 Jahren

Kontrabasschule für Beginner Für Kinder ab 4-5 Jahren

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Michael Moore

Melodic Playing In The Thumb Position

A Method for the String Bass

This book/CD set for string bass offers a method to solve the problem of being 'ruled by roots' in a solo. It can be used as a thumb position method to explore the upper reaches of the instrument with...

This book/CD set for string bass offers a method to solve the problem of being 'ruled by roots' in a solo. It can be used as a thumb position method to explore the upper reaches of the instrument with...

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A complete approach to improvising arco jazz with step-by-step instructions, exercises, and diagrams. Transcriptions of Slam Stewart, Jimmy Blanton, Paul Chambers, Eddie Gomez, and John Goldsby. Inclu...

A complete approach to improvising arco jazz with step-by-step instructions, exercises, and diagrams. Transcriptions of Slam Stewart, Jimmy Blanton, Paul Chambers, Eddie Gomez, and John Goldsby. Inclu...

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Bärenreiter's long established standard work for young string players has received a welcome addition: 'Früher Anfang auf dem Kontrabass'. It takes into account the ever-younger children's ensembles a...

Bärenreiter's long established standard work for young string players has received a welcome addition: 'Früher Anfang auf dem Kontrabass'. It takes into account the ever-younger children's ensembles a...

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Gerd Reinke

Enjoy the Double Bass 3

Double Bass Method

This double bass method offers exciting and comprehensive studies from the very beginning up to the most advanced levels of double bass playing.

This double bass method offers exciting and comprehensive studies from the very beginning up to the most advanced levels of double bass playing.

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