David Heyes: Bass in Space: Five Intergalactic Adventures for double bass & piano

About the Composition Bass in Space is a suite of five colourful, atmospheric and engaging pieces aimed at the progressing young bassist. Using a limited number of positions and remaining in bass clef, each piece has a space-related theme and offers musical and technical challenges in equal measure. Played arco and pizzicato, with the addition of sul ponticello and simple harmonics in 4th position to add variety and contrast, there are opportunities for young bassists to explore new sound worlds and playing effects, and a story could easily be added to each piece. The accompaniments are generally simple and supportive, sometimes adding colour and mood, also creating a rhythmic and melodic cushion of sound. Table of Contents 1. Lost in Space remains in 1st position but can be played an octave higher by a more advanced bassist. The solo line is generally slow moving, against a repetitive arpeggio figure in the accompaniment, with opportunities for the bassist to create long melodic lines