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First Lessons Upright Bass (Book + Online Audio)

This book and accompanying audio is a detailed guide to learning how to play the upright bass. Designed for beginners, no prior musical knowledge is necessary. Included are lessons on technique fundamentals, reading music, and basic music theory. The book also emphasizes the importance of crafting a personal approach and relationship to the instrument. Although having a private teacher to help you through all of the exercises and concepts is ideal, the book is designed to supply you with anything and everyt ...more

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Contents

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Product Number:

30006M

Format:

Book + Online Audio

Skill Level:

Beginning

Notation Type:

Standard Notation

Pages:

Binding:

Saddle Stitched

Size:

8.75 x 11.75

ISBN:

078669856X

ISBN13:

978-07866-9856-1

Series:

First Lessons

Publisher:

Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Date Published:

2/22/2017

First Lessons Upright Bass

Foreword
French Bow
German Bow
Standing with the Bass
Tuning the Double Bass
Right Hand Technique
Pizzicato
Arco
Left Hand Technique
Basics of Reading Music
Clefs
Staff (Mnemonic Devices Used for the Lines and Spaces)
Rhythm
Exercises on the Open Strings
Half Position
Major Scales in Half Position
First Position
More Basics of Reading Music
Ties
Slurs
Rests
Key Signature
Key Signature Reference Chart
Second Position
Right Hand Exercise for Open Strings (Pizzicato)

Audio Sample

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