The intent of this book is to provide a measure of practical training through examples of traditional and contemporary styles of writing for the double bass. It also deals with technique,facility,and endurance required for solo work by means of carefully graded exercises. These exercises are designed to strengthen the fingers,overcome difficulties in intonation,and,in general,establish a good contact between the student and the instrument. Includes lots of instruction and close-up photos.

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Performed by Matt Perrine, bass and Sousaphone
Accompaniment: Tim Laughlin's New Orleans All-Stars
We assembled a band of New Orleans' best players for our times, veterans all of many street parades and steamboat gigs, and asked them to put together a typical program of New Orleans classics. Under the direction of Tim Laughlin, clarinetist supreme, and led by Connie Jones, Jr., one of the great hornmen of this city which boasts so many great players they put together an album of must-hear, must-have songs that every traditional jazz player cherishes. Hear them now in these perfect renditions. Then join the band on your own instrument, be it clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tenor, piano, bass or drums as they swing through the French Quarter of New Orleans.

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Performed by Andrew Kohn
Accompaniment: Gail Kusbit, piano
For the first time, all 30 of Franz Simandl's famous etudes are available with full piano accompaniment for your learning and practice pleasure. These are some of the most important pieces any double bassist will use. Covers all aspects of performance technique, including: attack, bowing, mordents and trills, intonation, dexterity, legato/marcato, leaps, syncopation, cantilena playing, and much, much more!
Includes a newly engraved solo part printed on acid-free ivory paper as well as four compact discs featuring Mr. Kohn performing each piece, then the accompaniment alone for your performance.

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