The long awaited Sassmannshaus method “Early Start on the Double Bass” is now here. At last students of the largest instrument in the string family can make use of this tried and tested method for beginners, developed by Egon Sassmannshaus for the other string instruments and applied here to the double bass by Holger Sassmannshaus and J. Peter Close. This method will meet the needs of the growing number of young bass students. “Early Start on the Double Bass” encompasses everything that one would expect from a Sassmannshaus method: an easy start, progression at a suitable rate, many cross-references to the other string instruments, songs and scales in different positions from early on, as well as many duets. Lively and colourful illustrations by Charlotte Panowsky complete the edition. For more than three decades “The Sassmannshaus Tradition” has been the household name for excellence in beginner string methods in German-speaking countries. The English editions for violin, viola and violoncello, which were introduced to the international market in 2008, have proven to be very successful, particularly in the United States. Kids to the Bass! While children learning other string instruments can start as early as the age of four, the appropriate age to begin the double bass is approximately eight (possibly even six); this allows for a faster progression than on the other string instruments, and the method consists of only three volumes. The first volume will be published separately in an English and a German edition; the following two volumes will have German and English text in each book. Original compositions by Boguslaw Furtok enrich the volumes. - Based on the tried-and-tested Sassmannshaus methods for violin, viola and cello - Volume 1: Separate editions in German and English - Volumes 2 and 3: Bilingual, German/English editions - Moderate increase in difficulty - Position playing, duets - Includes new original compositions to B. Furtok - Volume 3 with piano accompaniments to 7 pieces The authors Holger Sassmannshaus is a double bass player with the Niederrheinische Sinfoniker in Mönchengladbach/Krefeld. He also teaches the double bass and performs with several other ensembles. J. Peter Close is a teacher for violoncello and double bass in Munich.

Par SCHAATHUN ASBJORN. In 2017, the Zebra Trio premiered Schönberg...est mort, a trio for Violin, Viola and Cello by the Norwegian compoer Asbjørn Schaathun. The world premiere was at the Arnold Schönberg Institute in Vienna. Score available: WH32800 In 2017, the Zebra Trio premiered Schönberg...est mort, a trio for Violin, Viola and Cello by the Norwegian compoer Asbjørn Schaathun. The world premiere was at the Arnold Schönberg Institute in Vienna. Score available: WH32800 / Musique contemporaine / Répertoire / Violon, Alto et Violoncelle

Par HUWS JONES EDWARD. Christmas Round The World brings together carols from five countries, in settings which explore the vivid national charateristics of each country through the ages.Ideal for both string orchestra and quartet use, the arrangements exploit all the techniques and colous of the school or amatuer ensemble. There is plently of melodic interest for the inner parts and cello, while jazz, latin-american and medieval music provide the inspiration for the up-beat accompaniments. The beginners' line (suitable for Violin, Viola and Cello) allows everyone to join in the fun of festive music making at Christmas./ Répertoire / Set de Cordes

Par COHEN MARY / SPEARING ROBERT. Masterful duo Mary Cohen and Robert Spearing team up once again in this wonderful collection of original pieces for established beginner string quartet. Quartetstart Level 2 is full of stimulating and enjoyable repertoire which has been carefully devised for string players of around ABRSM Grade 2?3. Building on the skills and ideas first introduced in Quartetstart Level 1, this truly original collection explores a wide range of musical styles as well as many interesting string effects (including simple harmonics, collegno, pizzicato and tremolo). Containing invaluable rehearsal tips throughout, these imaginative pieces will give string players the opportunity to discover the joys of ensemble playing right from the early stages of learning. A violin 3 alternative to the viola part is provided. / Ensemble Music, Methods

for violin, viola and cello. Par HENZE HANS WERNER. This substantial mature work shows the superb mastery of one of Germany’s foremost contemporary composers. Henze, renowned for his lush orchestral textures and sensuous sonorities, aims for similar musical complexity – highly demanding of players and audience alike – even when writing for just three instruments./ Répertoire / Violon, Alto et Violoncelle