Simandl New Method for the Double Bass Book 1 (Fischer)

$105.00

The Simandl Method is a popular double-bass learning technique often taught by a teacher. The Simandl New Method for the Double Bass Book 1 (Carl Fischer) includes Etudes as part of the program. The Etudes cover all aspects of performance technique and provide a consistently challenging progression of material.

This version of the Simandl Method (the "orange book") has English and Japanese text, markings for bowings and fingerings, and supplementary playing notes by Lucas Drew. It spans 149 pages and measures 9x12".

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Simandl New Method for the Double Bass Book 1 (Fischer)

The Simandl Method is a well-respected and widely-used double-bass learning methodology, often taught with the help of a teacher. The Simandl New Method for the Double Bass Book 1 (Carl Fischer), revised by F. Zimmerman and edited and annotated by Lucas Drew, is a method book that features Etudes as part of the program. Etudes are short compositions for solo instruments designed as exercises to help students improve their technique.

The etudes included in this book are indispensable for any double bassist looking to master the instrument. They cover all aspects of performance technique, such as an attack, bowing, mordents and trills, intonation, dexterity, legato/marcato, leaps, syncopation, and cantilena playing. Additionally, they present a consistently challenging progression of material while being musically interesting.

This particular edition of the Simandl Method is called the "orange book." It includes English and Japanese text, with markings for bowings and fingerings. The book spans 149 pages and measures 9x12". Lucas Drew has added additional playing notes to this edition.

Important Note: The Simandl method is unsuitable for beginners to study independently, and this book is intended to supplement a teacher! It is a comprehensive method book designed for students already taking lessons from a teacher or those with a vital lesson background seeking rehearsal material to improve their playing skills to the next level.

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