composed music for bass

[cheapimitation]

Hi Adam,

I'm wondering if you know of any published contemporary music (not transcribed from music for other instruments) for bass guitar solo or with piano. I have the Patitucci 60 Melodic Etudes, but have yet to find much else, and haven't found anything specifically for 6 string. It sure does seem that our instrument could benefit from getting some concert music written! Any leads greatly appreciated.

[Steelpulz]

Try bassbooks.com. You can probably find something there.

[cheapimitation]

Thanks. The Bruce Gertz "22 Melodic Studies" looks interesting. I'm mainly looking for extended pieces for a contemporary classical context, but any through-composed music is helpful.

[adamnitti]

i think steelpulz had a great suggestion. that's a great site! unfortunately i'm not to up-to-date with the latest available contemporary classical stuff. the closest stuff to that i currently own are a couple of bach cello suite books and some simandl etude studies.

[Snake Doctor]

Get the Dotzauer Cello books. These are are great for 5 & 6-string bass.

Best- Joe