Essential Technique for Strings – Double Bass | Book and Online Audio | Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) | Beginner Double Bass Sheet Music and Songbook for Students and Teachers (Double Bass, 3) - Softcover

Gillespie, Robert; Tellejohn Hayes, Pamela; Allen, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0634069322 ISBN 13: 9780634069321

Publisher: Hal Leonard, 2004

Synopsis

Essential Technique for Strings – Double Bass Book 3 is a complete advanced-level method for double bass players looking to refine their technique and musicianship. Part of the Hal Leonard Essential Elements series, this book includes progressive exercises, shifting drills, scale studies, and bowing techniques to help students develop strong foundational skills. * * This edition features Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), an online learning platform that provides streamable and downloadable audio tracks, digital exercises, and instructional tools to enhance practice sessions. The PLAYBACK+ feature allows students to slow down tracks, loop sections, and adjust tempo without changing pitch, making it easier to master difficult passages. * * Designed for intermediate and advanced students, this book includes technical exercises for improving finger strength, agility, and coordination. It also features orchestral excerpts, key studies, and sight-reading drills to prepare students for solo and ensemble performances. * * This method is widely used by music teachers and students for building a strong technical foundation. It also makes a great gift for double bassists looking to advance their playing. * * Improve your technique and musicianship with this essential double bass method book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0634069322
• ISBN 13: 9780634069321
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 48