Developing Virtuosity bk. 2 - Bass

By Lynne Latham / arr. Gayley Hautzenroeder, Thom Sharp

This volume continues the development of playing skills found in Book 1 and progresses to more complex rhythms, left-hand finger patterns and techniques, bowing techniques, and preparation for shifting. Book 2 introduces students to: long and controlled bow strokes, slurred legato and staccato bow strokes, string-crossing slurs, and producing dynamic contrasts; new rhythmic patterns including dotted notes, triplets, sixteenth notes, swinging eighth notes, and syncopated rhythms; new time signatures including 6/8 and 3/8, along with cut time for cello/bass; and major and minor left-hand string patterns, extended fingerings, and beginning octave harmonics and shifting. Online audio available.

Item Number:    ALF 36-52740602

Instrument:    Double Bass

Series:    Latham Music - LudwigMasters

Level:    2.5

Grade Number:    -2.5