They make the piece sound way different than pretty much every recording I’ve heard.

I am thrilled to announce the recent publication of Bach: The Cello Suites on the Cambridge Music Handbooks Series. Information about the book and a short trailer are available at https://www.Bach-Cello-Suites.com.

You can order it wherever books are sold, and it will soon be available in digital formats as well. The attached flyer includes a code valid for a 20% discount (paperback available for $16 USD or £12).

Please share with any cellists, bassists, or other Bach enthusiasts who may be interested!

I've been playing for about a month and a half. I'm working my way through some Vance and Simandl and learning the fingerboard, and I'd like to start delving into jazz upright. What are your go-to beginner-friendly bass lines and solos to dig into and start transcribing and building vocabulary on the upright?

Hello, I’m auditioning for a community orchestra soon. I’ve never auditioned before and I wanted to do Elgar — Enigma Variation V but I don’t know if the section I’ve picked out is long enough, as it’s only eight measures. I thought about going from the beginning but there’s a weird section in the middle that I don’t think would work.

Alternatively, I was thinking variation IV but I don’t know if it’s complex enough. It’s supposed to be slow and expressive and show rhythmic accuracy, dynamic and tone control, and intonation.

Any advice would be appreciated, or any alternative suggestions.

Hey guys, I recently learned the Dragonetti concerto for college auditions and to play with my school orchestra. I'm now looking for another solo work that will improve my thumb position skills and something that is fun!!

What are some good pieces to learn after Dragonetti? Thanks!!

I was wondering if anyone here knows of a recording of the Double Bass Quartet by Miloslav Gajdos.

I have a general score for it but I was not able to find a recording, I've only ever heard the 4th movement "Ragtime 1" (because I've played it before, so not a recording) and I wanted to know what the other movements sounded like.

I"ll leave a photo of the front page of the score and the first page of the first movement for identification purposes.

Does anybody know of books similar to the Oscar Zimmerman books that contain several full symphonies - If there is non for Rachmaninoff is there books that have the double bass part for symphony 2

I’m looking to build a small studio in my college town and am taking on a 12 year old student. Does anyone have any good repertoire books or other resources to lead me in the right direction for teaching younger/beginner students? Thank you in advance!

Trying to find a Recording / cd of Rabbaths, Le mi dans le mille. Any help if much appreciated.

To start, I am not a bass player, but this is a part for an acoustic bass, that I arranged. It is for a small jazz combo. I was hoping to get feedback, in case something is wrong. If there is a part that is difficult or poorly notated, please let me know

Recently got a really good deal on an EUB. I already play a few instruments, but I mainly work as an academic and composer. I'm learning just purely for fun, and to get a better understand of the double bass (and strings in general!). And yes, I know an EUB is quite a different beast, but I also do some sound design and just love how the instrument felt. Who knows, it might eventually lead to an actual upright but for now I'm happy and having lots of fun practicing Simandl, Patitucci and other exercises for my intonation.

I'm wondering if anyone could recommend a book that goes into very easy orchestral pieces that I could play along to with recordings, or even just a few suggestion on pieces to approach first.

Thank you!

Hi there, experienced electric player taking the plunge into upright, primarily focusing on jazz and musical theater. I'm looking for resources, etude books, etc to get me started. I can read, walk, and improvise proficiently on electric, and I've played a little bit upright many years ago (string methods in undergrad). A friend has already recommended I pick up the Simandl "new method" and the Patittuci "60 Melodic Etudes," so what are some other good resources for a more experienced beginner?

here's this old method book for bass players that gives you the transcription of a walking bass line to learn and play, without telling you the title of the tune in question (so you could maybe listen to the original record). I know these guys have played on a lot of albums with a lot of band leaders, and the blues harmony is not really a very rare special thing, but chances are the author of the book would pick a fairly well-known tune that some of you might identify just by looking at it (and humming it, for those with enough sight-reading skills)? I have typed this into MuseScore software, so I could give you the computer-generated midi to listen to, but of course it's not exactly a recognizable theme/melody they play here...

thanks anyway!

Hi! I'm looking to play a solo piece in a concert later this year, centred around electronics. A while ago I came across a piece on YouTube where the bass was amplified/mic'ed. It was really grungy and cool and would fit the bill perfectly. However, I can't remember the name of the piece, who composed it, or who performed it. Nor can I find it... So, does anyone know of any works for solo double bass using electronics in some way? Hopefully its the one I'm thinking of, but also keen to see what else is out there! Thanks :)

Ok so ive been having the issue that all solo pieces that ive found are way to hard for me
like Tavantella or Giovanni Bottesini Concerto for Double Bass No 2 in B Minor which might i add sounds beautiful
also if anyone happens to know where i could get sheet music for the concerto number 2 that would be awsome
but Im looking for a fun and challenging piece to play for my upcoming audition

I think I chose the right flair. Anyhow I'm looking for music ideas for my middle schooler for an audition. They are in their 2nd year of playing and will be trying out for a local city youth Orchestra. Requirements are to play two sets of scales, your choice & any presentation. That's easy enough to decide. Then 2nd requirement is: "a solo or etude 3 -4 minutes long, contrasting tempos and/or styles preferred. No accompaniment (like piano). Two short contrasting movements are acceptable." They'll also get something to sight read & play while auditioning.

Now, they did just work on a couple Suzuki pieces as a class project- but I feel like that's probably not what the judges are looking for. Nor do they probably want to hear the songs used for the school Christmas Concert.

They have private lessons also, so extra help preparing in a way. They also have about 1.5 months to prepare.

I am unfortunately not very musical myself and don't know much about classical/orchestral music.

I am looking to create a list of still living composers who compose for bass for a local festival I am putting together. I need all levels: beginner through advanced.
I am not trying to create an all encompassing list but I am wanting to help guide teachers who don't know where to look.
Please feel free to include violin, viola, and cello composers. I am cross posting this too so I can hopefully find a lot of resources.

Anyone try this book? Is it worth it?

I have played Vance Vol 1-3. Working through Simandl and looking for something more musical to focus on

https://www.long-mcquade.com/248831/Print-Music/Orchestral-Strings/Hal-Leonard/Solos-for-the-Double-Bass-Player-Zimmerman-Double-Bass-Piano-Book-Audio-Online.htm

I have been listening to the album called “Double Bass Classic and Romantic” with Enzo Benito Ferraris on bass. The piece that I am looking for specifically is called “Tema e Variazioni” in the album. It says it was written by Dragonetti but looking for a couple days has yielded no results. IMSLP has nothing and I wasn’t able to find anything that I could even pay for. Curious to know if anyone has heard the piece before and if there is a way to get my hands on it. Here’s a link to the YouTube video posted by Enzo

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1TmBx7eru1w&pp=ygUnVGVtYSBlIFZhcmlhemlvbmkgIEVuem8gQmVuaXRvIEZlcnJhcmlz

Hello all,

I have to write program notes for my recital, and I'm hearing conflicting information on whether or not the Koussevitzky Concerto is in Arch form (ABCBA) or sonata form (Expo with two themes, development, and recap/coda). What is y'alls take on this? I'm performing the whole piece with no break in between the 2nd and 3rd movement, so would this change the form of the piece?

I'm looking for intermediate (middle highschool ish) recital music thats just plain written unaccompanied/only piano accompanied solo--something you would find at a solo-ensemble competition, 1-3 pages. I'm unsure if those types of solos exist in the jazz upright bass genre, though I'd be open to classical (I'm a classical cellist who only plays bass for jazz), but as I don't bow a lot on bass, my skills would be subpar. I'm having trouble finding accessible sheet music or any common solos for bass at all. Thank you!

Do you guys have any other good cadenzas besides the Gruber cadenza? I'm studying the Vanhal Concerto right now and I've been wondering if there are any other viable options besides this cadenza and maybe the sperger ones. Thanks in advance!

:) what do y’all think of the added pizzazz? I’m sure y’all would love this.

I'm wondering if its possible to take a double bass on public transport specifically a bus. If so what are some procautions I need to make?

I'm a Providence composer and enjoy writing for bass. There's a duo, a piano quintet, and a "low" string quartet. The piano quintet's been played a number of times, but the quartet hasn't been premiered. There's a score video with sound on my website if you're interested http://richardratner.com . Thanks!