Double Bass How to approach Simandl?

[Harold_Z]

I'm a professional EB player that bought an upright in February. I intend to take lessons but so far no time. I started running through Simandl the other day (just playing pizz so far). I'm up to page 9 (Fischer) and I'm wondering what is that little sign before the low f in the 3rd and 7th bars of the fourth line on pg 9. Anybody please?

 

[neilG]

That's a double sharp, just as it says on the previous page where it shows which notes are played on each string. An F double sharp is enharmonically the same as G.

 

[Harold_Z]

Thanks Neil !

 

[damonsmith]

My saying for double bass is: the only thing worse than not practicing is "practicing" pizz only. At least when you don't practice you know you didn't get anything done. Get a German bow and saw through them again!

 

[Harold_Z]

Definitely going to get a bow damonsmith. Just so far in a time bind at the moment. Definitely going to take lessons from a pro but I believe he plays French bow. Hence I will play French bow. Is there any reason to go for German. Your thought are appreciated.

 

[damonsmith]

Definitely going to get a bow damonsmith. Just so far in a time bind at the moment. Definitely going to take lessons from a pro but I believe he plays French bow. Hence I will play French bow. Is there any reason to go for German. Your thought are appreciated.

Both bows are beautiful and take the same amount of time to master. However, German is way easier in the very beginning and ultimately best for those less interested in arco playing.