Samuel Applebaum compiled a collection of melodies to help his students learn to play their instruments. These songs are arranged in a progressive order, starting from the first three notes that students learn and progressing to the end of level one in most method books. The melodies can be played as solos or in unison with other string instruments. Michael Katz produced an accompaniment CD with traditional, jazz, and rock styles to motivate students to practice and perform for their friends and family.

The Belwin String Builder is a string class method that teaches the violin, viola, cello, and bass to play together. Each book is a complete unit and can be used separately for individual or class instruction. The material in the book is graded realistically, so little explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for developing a delicate left-hand technique and bow arm.

A practical and lively tutor collection of well-known tunes for teachers and students created by Chris Belshaw, a renowned double-bass teacher. The three volumes are listed on the AMEB.

This is the second volume in a series of six books created by the well-known double-bass teacher Chris Belshaw. The collection presents a lively and practical tutor for both teachers and students. This volume is listed on the AMEB syllabus for Preliminary, First and Second Grades. All the exercises and solo pieces are played in half position and are accompanied by performance notes. The volume offers a wide range of well-known tunes that are fun to play and essential for AMEB teachers.

The Belwin String Builder is a method for string classes that allows the violin, viola, cello, and bass to play together throughout. Each book is a complete unit and can be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in the book is graded realistically, requiring only a minimum of explanatory material. Each melody is interesting and provides the basis for refined left-hand technique and bow arm.

"Ready, Steady, Go!" is an instructional book that gradually develops left-hand and bowing techniques while teaching music reading skills. It covers key signatures, time signatures, note values and simple two-note slurs. The book presents technical skills sequentially and includes tunes with piano accompaniments to provide the student with further playing experience.

Chris Belshaw's Volume 1 double bass instruction manual includes lessons on playing open strings and harmonics and pieces for the AMEB preliminary exam. It's an excellent resource for beginners.

Renowned jazz bassist and teacher Ray Brown has written a 135-page book covering finger positions, scales, chords, and other musical fundamentals. The book includes exercises on solo playing, arpeggios, right and left-hand positions, rhythm patterns, blues patterns, extension scales, and more. It provides a complete workout for the fingerboard and includes personal commentary from Ray Brown and a short biography and foreword by Leonard Feather.

This book is for bass players to improve their technical and harmonic skills. It includes exercises and blues lines for developing players. Use with a teacher or independently for inspiration.