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

A very well constructed brief 'serious' work this short piece offers effective and accessible music for the intermediate bassist using almost a three octave range with scope to demonstrate a range of sounds colours and moods. Two editions included together - for solo double bass or for 2 or more bassists. 'Erkon Elegia is accessible to advanced beginning bassists with the ability to perform with confidence into the lower thumb positions.' [ISB] 'Erkon Elegia is a versatile little piece that can be played as a solo duo trio or ensemble. In only 49 bars and using elementary music Hauta-aho manages to use many of his trademark compositionalcharacteristics...it's friendly geography and varied colourscape should prove popular with beginning bassists.' [Double Bassist]

This famous Concerto for Double Bass and Piano accompaniment by Edouard Nanny is part of the “Double Bass Classics”. It is the famous piece n°23 of this collection which even though attributed to Dragonetti is commonly acknowledge as a tribute to him composed by Edouard Nanny. The book features a score and Double Bass part. Written in A major and divided in three parts Allegro Moderato Andante and Allegro Giusto all its movements start with the Piano which is later joined by the Double Bass. This latter then becomes the main element the Piano accompaniment being mainly chords. Quite difficult this piecewould fit the skills and abilities of advanced players for recitals or concerts. Edouard Nanny (1872-1942) was a well-known French Double Bass player composer and professor.

French composer Alain Weber (b. 1930) writes 15 Rhythmic And Melodic Studies for Double Bass with much experience and expertise in the field of pedagogy. Following graduation from the Paris Conservatoire Weber spent time in Italy to develop his own musical style. However he soon returned to the institution as a professor of theory and counterpoint. 15 Rhythmic And Melodic Studies addresses a range of advanced techniques including chromaticism complex rhythms varying time signatures articulation bowings and double stops amongst other aspects. Weber is a significant contributor to importantteaching materials and 15 Rhythmic And Melodic Studies is no exception.

Book 1-A comprehensive musicianship String method.About The Book:Unique chapter layout provides a goal-orientated format organised by school quarter.4 full-page assessments include:- Critical Listening- Playing By Ear- Theory and Terminology- Composing Arranging and Improvisation- Performance- Advanced Bow StudiesWealth of classical and world music.8 arrangements and original compositions for String Orchestra.Duets rounds and a solo with Piano accompaniment.Play-along accompaniments feature demo and performance tracks with professionalmusicians.Featured in SmartMusic.Correlates with science and world history.Fully integrated with the National Standards for Music Education.Video tutorials with master teachers and students. About The Accompaniment Tracks:Each track includes a demo version with professional musicians followed by accompaniment only.Outstanding accompaniments explore a wide variety of musical styles to make practice exciting and fun.Play classical and world melodies with characteristic accompaniments that include:Full OrchestraRockLatinJazzFunkCountryElectronicWorld MusicMedia Options:DVD Features:Video tutorialsAccompaniments for the entire bookAbility to transfer MP3 files to a computer or portable deviceOnline Features:Stream or download all accompaniments at no chargeStream all video tutorials at no charge

A good arrangement of a beautiful operatic melody; useful as an introduction to advanced playing particularly in legato.Grade: 8

In D major. A reliable edition of two standard classics with original cadenzas. The 18th century manuscripts have been closely researched; cuts and alterations made by previous editors have been fully restored enabling authentic performance on period instruments if desired. Grade: Advanced

An advanced work written mainly in the instrument's lower range; good study material.Grade: 8

Concerto No.2 'Haydn' A series of works based on the surviving two bars of Haydn's 'lost' Double Bass Concerto. Based on the two surviving bars of Haydn's 'lost' Double Bass Concerto and dedicated to David Heyes, this magnificent new concerto is a tour-de-force from a respected and leading Czech bassist-composer. In a tonal and accessible style, there are musical and technical challenges for the advanced bassist and this edition is only available in solo tuning. Influenced by the late 18th-century style, but imbued with Czech lyricism and influences, this new three-movement concerto is a major addition to the repertoire and utilises the entire range of the double bass. The concerto has been performed throughout Europe many times, most recently in Macedonia and Serbia by the composer. Miloslav Gajdos has composed and transcribed many works for double bass in a 40 year career and is Professor of Double Bass at the Vejvenovsky Conservatoire in Kromeriz (Czech Republic) alongside many international recitals and masterclasses. Concerto No.2 'Haydn' is available in three orchestrations alongside the published edition with piano. Please contact the publishers for more information about the various orchestrations. Performance Level: Advanced Miloslav Gajdos is one of Europe's most active and inventive bassist-composers. He was born in northern Moravia in 1948 and initially learned violin before transferring to the double bass, studying with Alois Kriz, Jiri Bortlicek and Ludwig Streicher. He has been Professor of Double Bass at the Vejvenovsky Conseravtoire in Kromeriz (Czech Republic) since 1971, and was a member of the Olomouc Symphony Orchestra for a number of years. He is Director of the Gregora International Double Bass Competition, founded in 1979 and held every two years in Kromeriz, and has been a juror at many competitions in Hungary, Germany and the Czech Republic. Miloslav Gajdos is a prolific composer and arranger and, for almost 40 years, has produced a vast body of original works and transcriptions for double bass which are performed worldwide. His original works combine Czech lyricism and melody with brilliant technical demands, and music from one to sixteen double basses. He writes in a traditional and accessible style, producing music for every level of performer, particularly for the advanced bassist, and his many works for unaccompanied double bass are frequently chosen as international competition repertoire. Miloslav Gajdos was Recital Music's Featured Composer in 2007 and has recently revised a number of earlier works for the intermediate bassist which will be published by Recital Music.

Two short and delightful movements in a lighter style composed for Double Bass with Piano Accompaniment by Bryan Kelly. Based upon characters from Shakespeare's The Tempest this piece is ideal for concerts offering a wonderful enrichment to the advancing Double Bassist's repertoire.The solo Double Bass part is also included on a separate insert.

'Strongly recommended to all skilled bass players'. The Strad. Recorded Stoll/Dzwiza (Musica Viva) Milani/Ferris (Italia) and others.Grade: Advanced

For the intermediate to advancing double bassist this collection includes 3 contrasting pieces composed by Ida Carroll.

Double bass and cello. A light-hearted 18th century virtuoso duo. Ideal companion for Rossini's Duetto. Easy cello part. 'Charming for an advanced player who has command of the upper register' Director and Teacher USA.Grade: 8

A wonderful vivacious composition full of humour and warmth. It is well suited to the needs of the less advanced player and is set as part of the ABRSM Double Bass Syllabus. Grade: 6