Double Bass Repertoire Help.

[pat1151]

I don't think the dragonetti would be too difficult, It's always good to have a challenge, it's the best way to see your progress, allthough I discourage the Cello Suites at this time, they may look simple but I consider them very difficult material, It's really tough to play bach properly.

To tell you the truth, when I finish the capuzzi this spring, I'm planning to start the dragonetti.

My recommendations:

Dragonetti
Marcello Sonatas
Vivaldi Sonatas
Gavotte by Lorenziti
Apres un Reve

I can go on forever... there's soo much to play.

 

[TomGale]

Mark Morton is in the process of recording much of the basic rep. Go to his site, buy both CD's and pick out some you like - you will be able to hear the level of difficulity. I love them!
ASODB.com
Tom Gale

 

[Basso03]

Mark Morton is in the process of recording much of the basic rep. Go to his site, buy both CD's and pick out some you like - you will be able to hear the level of difficulity. I love them!
ASODB.com
Tom Gale

I have both CDs.

My teacher works with Mark Morton at the ASODB. I have a lesson today so I'll ask her what she thinks.


Thanks again for all the help everyone!

 

[Basso03]

Just got back from the lesson. She wants me to do the Lorenziti Gavotte to get acquainted with harmonics, then do the Dragonetti Concerto.

Thanks again everyone, you've all been a great help!

 

[TomGale]

If she works at the ASODB with Mark, I'd listen!
Tom Gale

 

[bassbass]

What about Dittersdorf Concerto? Although it can be annoying, i think its a good gap piece for standards?? (and especially classical interpretation..
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[Basso03]

What about Dittersdorf Concerto? Although it can be annoying, i think its a good gap piece for standards?? (and especially classical interpretation..
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Actually, that's what I decided on. I like it much more than the Dragonetti, and my teacher said they're about the same difficulty. I don't find it annoying at all, I really enjoy it.

 

[bassbass]

hey, Thats cool! Its a nice piece, although i studied it for too long which was the problem. In europe its a big audition piece so everyone knows it...
hope your having fun with it

Paul