Progressive Repertoire for the Double Bass - Volume 1

Start your musical journey with Progressive Repertoire for the Double Bass, Volume 1 by George Vance, a groundbreaking method that revolutionized bass pedagogy. This first English-language volume introduces the innovative six-position fingerboard division developed by the legendary François Rabbath, allowing beginners to explore the entire geography of the instrument from day one. Designed for novice bassists of all ages, the book utilizes a "progressive" approach, building technical proficiency through familiar folk songs and classical pieces like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and Schumann’s "The Happy Farmer". By focusing on larger intervals such as octaves and fourths, it helps students develop a keen ear and a clean, resonant sound before moving to more complex techniques. Each book includes access to downloadable audio tracks featuring world-class performances by François Rabbath, providing an essential high-quality aural reference for every student.

Song List

• Bowings Variations on 'Shor'nin' Bread'
• Scotland's Burning
• Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (Theme)
• Lightly Row
• Reuben And Rachel
• Fox and Goose
• Go Tell Aunt Rhody
• Lavender's Blue
• Go 'way, old Man
• Bobby Shaftoe
• O Come, Little Children
• Country Dance
• Abschied (Farewell)
• Music Box
• D Major Scale and Arpeggio
• Variations
• Sheep May Safely Graze
• 6th positon harmonics
• Did You Ever See A Lassie?
• The Happy Farmer
• Solo from SYmphony No. 1 (3rd Movement)
• Irlandais
• Saraband
• Bagatelle
• Tuning Procedure

Product List

• ISBN: 9780825833298
• UPC: 798408033293
• Width: 9.0"
• Length: 12.0"
• Page Count: 37 Pages