Armand Russell: Amazing Bass - First Position Pieces for Beginner Double Bass & Piano

About the Book Amazing Bass brings together two suites (4 Easy Pieces / Several Thoughts) for the beginner bassist, nine pieces in total, which combine simple challenges in First Position. Arco and pizzicato are used, alongside a limited number of note values, pitches and keys, to create engaging and colourful music which can also be played an octave higher for bassists starting to play in thumb position. 4 Easy Pieces was composed in late 2009 for BassLines, a new initiative by David Heyes and Recital Music, to create a wealth of music for beginner bassists. Each of the four pieces offers simple musical and technical challenges, with a supportive accompaniment which was written for the bass teacher with some pianistic skills, and would be suitable concert or study material for younger players. Table of Contents 1. Spring Dreams uses open strings only and can be played pizzicato or arco. The note values are limited to crotchets and minims with a gently moving accompaniment to move the