Barenreiter Sassmannshaus Early Start on the Bass - Choose a Volume
The Bärenreiter Sassmannshaus Early Start on the Double Bass is a three-volume beginner method by Holger Sassmannshaus and J. Peter Close. With colourful illustrations, progressive exercises, songs, and duets, it builds essential double bass technique, sight-reading, and ensemble skills.
Specifications:
• Authors: Holger Sassmannshaus & J. Peter Close
• Publisher: Bärenreiter
• Instrument: Double Bass
• Volumes: 1–3
• Level: Beginner to Developing
• Age Group: 6+
• Catalogue Codes: BA9661–BA9663
Key Features:
• Step-by-step bass learning
• Colourful illustrations
• Progressive exercises
• Bowing and fingering techniques
• Music reading development
• Duet and ensemble playing
• Piano parts in Volume 3
Barenreiter Sassmannshaus Early Start on the Bass
The Bärenreiter Sassmannshaus Early Start on the Double Bass, by Holger Sassmannshaus and J. Peter Close, is a three-volume method for children aged six and up. Based on the established Sassmannshaus Tradition, the series introduces double bass playing through colourful illustrations, familiar songs, progressive exercises, and duets. Volume 1 covers open strings, finger placement, basic bowing, and note reading. Volume 2 builds technical development with additional scales, positions, and ensemble pieces, while Volume 3 introduces more advanced repertoire and piano accompaniment. Suitable for individual lessons and early string education.
Specifications:
- Authors: Holger Sassmannshaus & J. Peter Close
- Publisher: Bärenreiter
- Series: Early Start on the Double Bass
- Instrument: Double Bass
- Volumes: 1, 2 & 3
- Level: Beginner to Developing
- Age Group: 6 years and above
- Volume 1: BA9661 – 72 pages
- Volume 2: BA9662 – 72 pages
- Volume 3: BA9663 – 64 pages + 16-page piano insert
Key Features:
- Progressive double bass instruction
- Colourful illustrations
- Songs and original compositions
- Develops bowing and fingering
- Introduces scales and positions
- Includes double bass duets
- Piano accompaniments in Volume 3
- Suitable for young learners
Please note: Choose your required volume from the dropdown menu: Volume 1, 2, or 3. Each book is sold separately; selecting one volume does not include the complete three-book series.













