Recent content by stephwt

Sorry, I had both pages up at the same time and thought I was on the other site. 8notes is a free download site. The link to their double bass stuff is: http://www.8notes.com/double_bass/

What do you think of the Mozart k.581 here on 8-notes? (under Double Bass downloads). It is one of those little-known Mozart pieces with a very memorable, wonderful melody. This arrangement for 3 bass parts is particularly nice for teachers in that it has an easy, intermediate and advanced...

5 bass parts will often end up sounding too muddy to be enjoyed by anyone but a pure bass enthusiast (or their mother :-)). I would favor 2 or 3 parts and having them double on those parts. try this: http://www.8notes.com/double_bass/ you might have to sign up for the site to get in.

I've arranged and composed a number duets and trios for bass, played here in Kansas City by my children's teachers. I try to write an upper line that is more challenging and a lower line that is easy (and a middle difficulty line in a trio). I've got some Bach and Mozart, including "lesser...