After a year touring with the scottish baroque ensemble he joined the orchestra of the royal opera house at the age of 19 and studied with the famous virtuoso thomas. Just passively memorizing where to put your fingers isnt enough. Find highquality double bass stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Theres some incredible books out there that have made a huge difference to our. Comprehensive catalogue of available literature for the double. We apologise for any delays you may suffer as a result. Simandl new method for the double bass book 1 quantity. This edition of the bass book follows the evolution of bass guitar from its introduction to today with a full lowdown of the most important bass. A complete illustrated history of bass guitars bacon, tony on. Paul brun, a new history of the double bass string emporium. History of the double bass the double bass and violone.
Double bass history history vienna symphonic library. Kevin rundell began his studies with his grandfather, jack silvester, and continued with adrian beers at the royal college of music where he won all the prizes for the double bass. However, this huge size makes the fullsize instrument difficult to play due to the stretch of the hands needed to play the range of notes. As listed in murray groders comprehensive catalog of music books, recordings and videos for the double bass, it is the most complete volume on the double bass, its history, traditions etc. Shop the worlds widest selection of pop double bass sheet music, music books, scores and more. Nic makes his way home from a busy day at school with a double bass on his back, the symphony of his surroundings in his heart, and a sweet surprise for the reader at the end of his journey. It has a bunch of great information and articles on the history of the double bass. The double bass, also known simply as the bass or by other names, is the largest and lowestpitched bowed, or plucked string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra the bass is a standard member of the orchestras string section, as well as the concert band, and is featured in concertos, solo, and chamber music in western classical music. A set of strings stretched like a fingerboard with elongated shelving extending beyond the sightlines suggests a metaphorical expansion for the nunkie theatre production of the double bass at the.
The things i ask you about each song are the types of questions i want you to ask yourself as you learn songs and basslines. Like most retailers at this time, due to covid19, we may experience shipping delays on some orders. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. It is featured in many musical genres such as rock and roll, folk music, bluegrass, 1950s blue, tango, country music, and jazz. The paperback of the new method for the double bass. I would greatly appreciate any help tracking down paul bruns a new history of the double bass. A new history of the double bass german hardcover january 1, 2000 by paul brun author. Written by paul brun, whom i think is an orchestral bassist, it goes over how. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. With so many choices it can be hard to choose, so we share whats worked for us and our students. There will be more bass related books added here in the near future. Kurt cobain, singer and songwriter for nirvana, was a fan of suskinds work and based a song on perfume, a novel that had already developed a cult following in europe and america. Understanding the history of the double bass can be a bit of a challenge.
My first bass book is a collection of 61 childrens classics and family favorites arranged for the bass guitar. Citing examples from key recordings in the jazz canon, the book defines the essence of the musical contributions made by more than 70 important jazz bassists, including ray brown, eddie gomez, charles mingus, milt hinton and many others. A new history of the double bass top results of your surfing a new history of the double bass start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. For those interested in constructing their own string bass, this book fills the need for a book that carefully and thoroughly discusses the processes of bass construction from start to finish. Bass instruction books, ideas for the homebound bassist. Players and composers arrived in italy looking for fame and glory, and easy earnings. This is a 2020 caldecott honor book, mostly illustrated, that tells the story of little nic and his double bass. Complete with beautiful inlays, the bass takes its cues from a baroque instrument. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The sheet music for these songs can be found in the recommended books or links next to the songs. The paul brun book is probably the most comprehensive, but i feel like he leans a little too far towards the view that the double bass is purely part of the violin family, rather than viol family. With 766 colour photographs presented over 526 pages this is a musthave for anyone with an interest in the double bass. Double bass making book building, construction, upright. Orchestral excerpts for double bass a collection of authentic parts in the public domain of audition excerpts for double bass compiled into a book.
The italian term violone large viola, which has fallen out of common usage, gave rise to the word violoncello. You are wrong if you think that double bass is only perfect to use in the classical music. A history of the genealogy of the double bass and s. Looking for help finding outofprint bass history book. Originally 537 pages long, this one, 216 pages, with 46 illustrations. This lavishly produced volume large format and hardcover is a wondrous celebration of the instrument, including its origins and history, and the weird and wonderful shapes it has taken. The book, a new history of the double bass by paul brun is a wonderfully insightful and educational reference book. German luthier michael bornhak built this incredible viennesestyled violone, which was an early form of the double bass, and took it out to the black forest to photograph it. Buy a new history of the double bass by brun, paul isbn.
Sometimes it is called the contrabass, string bass, upright bass, or bass fiddle. In the course of history many bass and doublebass instruments of both string families were described as violones. Two modern bassists whose careers began in new orleans, ed montudie garland and george pops foster, have identified the leading bassist in new orleans at that time as henry kimball 18781931. Ii, 64 pages, last five pages blank, in original illustrated dustwrapper with authors pensive photograph on the rear panel. This week were checking out a gorgeous new instrument with roots that date back hundreds of years. It has two basic designsone shaped like a viol or viola da gamba and the other like a violinbut there are other designs, such as that of. This 408 page hardcover book showcases the bulk of geddys personal collection of. The history of the doublebass in early jazz begins before the turn of the century in new orleans. The development of the double bass by anthony tran on prezi. This is the standard edition of geddy lees big beautiful book of bass. Posted by revelle team on jul 14, 2016 the double bass is the largest and lowest pitched string instrument used in modern orchestras. In the 16th century the terms application was restricted solely to instruments of the gamba family. Introduction to the double bass edgar, raymond 1960 double bass. The bass guitar, electric bass, or simply bass, is the lowestpitched member of the guitar family.
New method for the double bass book ii june 1958 edition. The english double bass book explores in great detail how the double bass came to england. Each title is arranged and presented on facing pages, the lefthand page with just the melody in notation and tab, the righthand page with melody, accompaniment and the tab to the accompaniment. And although there are disputes to the actual known origins, its good to know that this versatile instrument had its inception along with many others in the violin family, and has today become an important member of all types of musical styles. The history of the doublebass contrabbassi cremonesi. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Double bass, also called contrabass, string bass, bass, bass viol, bass fiddle, or bull fiddle, french contrebasse, german kontrabass, stringed musical instrument, the lowestpitched member of the violin family, sounding an octave lower than the cello.
Favourite double bass method books discover double bass. This is a sweet, melodious picture book about how dedication, music, and family can overcome any obstacle. It helps take out some of the mysteries and myths surrounded with the evolution of the upright bass and performance practices. Browns book focuses on scales and patterns for the upright bass. Ray brown and rufus reid both wrote acoustic bass method books for jazz. General double bass instruction books musicians friend. The history of the string bass includes centuries of alterations and.
We are happy to accept your order at and also through our call center. Double bass, string bass, piano accompaniment volume 1 1. But whether it is bowed, plucked, or played slap style, this instrument forms an integral aspect in. This is a must read for anyone that is dedicated to learning and knowing more about the bass. More than a players manual, this book portrays jazz bass as a vital element of 20th century american music. A new history of the double bass discussion in music db started by dimmik, apr 18, 2012. Anyway, i bought this last year and i consider it a must for anyone studying the bass. The history of the doublebass has its origins in a far away period when music was linked to the ordinary and extraordinary events of everyday life in the noble houses as well as in the wonderful chapels. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Paul brun, in his book a new history of the double bass, makes the claim. The largest of the orchestral stringed instruments, a fullsize bass stands at 1. A new history of the double bass 2000 edition open library.
The many illustrations and photographs greatly help to make the process simpler and more interesting. Standard edition geddy lees big beautiful book of bass shop. A complete illustrated history of bass guitars tony bacon, barry moorhouse on. History of the double bass wound gut strings led to the development of double basses as they were introduced in 1650. Simandl, june 1958, carl fischer music dist edition, paperback in english. Youll find your pop double bass music at sheet music plus. A new history of the double bass by brun, paul, 2000, p. Many bassists choose to play a 34size bass, which is a slightly more manageable 1.
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