I have been playing in my school Orchestra, and I want a study book to help me with upper positions in particular but also just for practicing by myself. I'm up for any suggestions, thanks.
Look at my "Melodic Foundation Studies". If its a little too advanced, check out my "Practical Studies". One of them will fill the bill.
Tom Gale
Asodb.org or check Lemur - att. Toni.
F. Simandl's "New Method for Double Bass"...I've found this to be extremely helpful. If you've been playing in orchestra though, it may be too basic for you.
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Originally Posted by relacey
If I were forced to play a bass equal to my talent/ability I'd have a washtub and a stick. And it would probably be a dirty stick.
Look at my "Melodic Foundation Studies". If its a little too advanced, check out my "Practical Studies". One of them will fill the bill.
Tom Gale
Asodb.org or check Lemur - att. Toni.
The former. I haven't seen the Vade Mecum ever, so I can't comment on it.
My high school teacher started me out with the Vade Mecum- it's good stuff. A great way to get into the upper positions with good fingering patterns that don't confuse a beginner. (Being one when I used it.)
