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A Double Bassist S Guide to Refining Performance Practices

by Michael P. Sweeney

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Practical guidance for developing double bass technique

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Practical guidance for developing double bass technique

Organized as a working guide to double bass performance, this volume brings together technical instruction and broader performance considerations. It covers bowing, phrasing, fingerings, scales, and exercises for bow control and string crossing, alongside discussion of obstacles that can arise in playing. Attention also extends beyond daily technique to choosing an instrument and bow. The material is grounded in the fundamentals of bass playing while connecting those basics to practical decisions about performance and musical expression.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Double bass players building or revisiting technical foundations
  • Bass students seeking exercises for bowing, string crossing, fingerings, and scales
  • Musicians considering instrument and bow selection

Themes

Double bass techniqueBowing and phrasingFingerings and scalesPerformance practiceInstrument selection

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Book overview

Murray Grodner draws on his distinguished career as a double bass musician and teacher in this compendium of performance philosophy, bowing and phrasing recommendations, tutorials on fingerings and scales, and exercises for bowing and string crossing. Grodner addresses technical obstacles in musical performance, offers advice on instrument and bow purchase, and provides a detailed approach to the fundamentals of bass playing. This guide is an invaluable resource for any bassist seeking to improve performance practices.

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