I have small hands and my training was in this method of playing. This is a performers reprint, which is a digital reprint of historical editions. Gail kusbit, piano for the first time, all 30 of franz simandls famous etudes are available with full piano accompaniment for your learning and practice pleasure. Most effective approach in using the simandl method. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Carl fischer new method for the double bass book ii. These are some of the most important pieces any double bassist will use. Instead of considering positions diatonically, sankey divided positions chromatically. Yes, i too use the simandl method on electric bass. Out of these experiences was born the progressive repertoire series.
Rabbath, nouvelle technique for double bass, book 3. In rabbaths method, the entire fingerboard is divided into only six positions, defined by the location of natural harmonics on the strings. While there is a plethora of bass instruction via youtube and other electronic media, simandl is still very appropriate for mastering notes and fingerings. Bass this sensational series lets you improve your intuitive sense of timing and improvisation, develop. Documents are cleaned, cropped, and straightened before printing on modern, acidfree paper. After finalizing your order for this downloadable product, youll receive an activation key via email. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The application of contemporary double bass left hand. Click the button below to add the simandl, new method for double bass, book 2 fischer to your wish list. Download and buy printable sheet music online at jw pepper. Simandl new method for string bass part 1 06330769716. Simandl, new method for double bass, book 2 fischer. Rabbath discovered the double bass on his own and learned to play with only the aid of a contrabass method textbook he found.
Music minus one simandl 30 etudes for double bass music. They cover all aspects of technique including attack, bowing, mordents and trills, intonation, dexterity, legatomarcato, leaps, syncopation and cantilena playing. The area at the gumtooth margin is the most significant in the prevention of tooth decay and gum disease. The best books for a bassist to read and learn from. My first simandl preserves the original intent and musicaleducational objectives that franz simandl set forth in his etude books new method for the double bass, vol. Many of the exercises are exactly as they are in the original books.
In simandls system, first position below thumb position encompasses only a whole step. The figure shows franz simandls method, edited by stuart sankey. Slap it funk studies for the electric bass by tony oppenheim should be on every bass players book shelf. New method for the double bass book i carl fischer. The paperback of the new method for the double bass. Playing the bass with six positions is possible by using a technique called pivoting.
O492 new method for the double bass english and japanese text book 1 simandl english and japanese edition f. You are doing so much for your colleagues and your art. Franz simandl author of 30 etudes for the string bass. An indispensable resource for students of the bass. George traveled to japan to work with shinichi suzuki and was one of the first to teach bass to preschool students. Double bass english and japanese text book 1 simandl english and japanese. Notes, this file is from a reprinted edition by fischer after 1923. Simandl new method for string bass part 1 edited by drew. Franz simandl is the author of 30 etudes for the string bass 4. The bass method or sulcular vibration brushing or 45 degree angle the bass tooth brushing technique is a very effective method for germs or plaque removal next to and directly below the gum or gingival margin. We all must thank you, dear vito, for your tireless work for all of us bassists.
It really helps with alleviating strain in my hands and keeps me in position for skips and jumps without having to constantly look. Enter a few pieces of information for a realtime decision. Franz simandls bass books are still even though they are over a hundred years old required reading for many double bass players. I received it a few weeks ago, but now the teaching year is finished, and im off campus until february during our summer break. Anything written by ed friedland is good, the complete bass method published by hal leonard is great. To view listen to this piece please select from the file types above. Recommended classical and jazz study materials for double. Order books and transcriptions in easyto download pdf form.
O492 new method for the double bass english and japanese. Simandl, franz new method for string bass, part 2 edited by waldo lyman international music company. I accomplished this by developing and systematically arranging a modern method based. If you follow the method stepby step you will be successful and enjoy playing bass for years to come.
Austrianborn double bass virtuoso and pedagogue franz simandl was born on. However, there are areas where the studies started at a level of difficulty which made it unrealistic for use by. Franz simandl 30 etudes with 4 accompaniment tracks at. New method for double bass the standard for over 100 years in double bass education. Bassist and vocalist nicki parrott guides you through warmups to develop proper left hand technique on the bass to reduce injury and build intonation. Shop for the music minus one simandl 30 etudes for double bass music minus one series softcover audio online by andrew kohn and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Simandl is the author of o492 new method for the double bass english and japanese text book 1 simandl 4. O492 new method for the double bass english and japanese text book 1 simandl english and japanese edition. Simandl, 30 studies for double bass imc edited by fred zimmermann. Make easy monthly payments with affirm quick and easy. Simandl, 30 studies for double bass imc animato strings. The application of contemporary double bass left hand techniques applied in the orchestra repertoire eric hilgenstieler. Get the guaranteed best price on double bass method books like the carl fischer new method for the double bass book ii at musicians friend. Read them on a desktop, laptop, phone or tablet, and print out pages as you wish.
When i designed the rock house method, my mission was to create the most complete and fun way to learn. This edition of the highly acclaimed method features extensive editorial notes by lucas drew, in both english and japanese. Franz simandl august 1, 1840 december 15, 1912 was a doublebassist and pedagogue most remembered for his book new method for the double bass. Kiyoes family is a huge part of the international double bass world. The reprinted edition used the original plates from 1904 and then appended extra material. Double bass pedagogue franz simandl was born on this day in. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. The simandl method is a very common and wellrespected methodology for learning the instrument with a teacher, and the full method book features etudes which are short compositions for solo instrument, intended as exercises as part of the. After some recommendations from this forum, ive bought the simandl method from amazon. Shop and buy new method for the double bass book i sheet music. Watch a youtube clip on francois rabbath describing how he discovered his double. Simandls studies for string bass are amongst the most important pieces for the double bassist. String bass double bass sheet music book by franz simandl. Covers all aspects of performance technique, including.
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