David Heyes: BASS - the Final Frontier: 24 Pieces in Harmonics for Double Bass

About the Collection BASS - the Final Frontier includes 24 pieces in harmonics - 20 are short and simple, featuring a limited number of notes, concluding with four concert works, which are more advanced and explore much of the range of the double bass.  Each of the shorter pieces has a list of the notes used, including the string to play them on and with which finger, and throughout + indicates that the thumb is used.  BASS - the Final Frontier is an introduction to playing the most straightforward harmonics, although a few false harmonics and ones played in the lower positions are included to add variety and contrast. There are no tempo, dynamic, or expression marks and each bassist should customize each piece as necessary.  Harmonics are a fun addition to the skills of the double bassist, of any age or ability, and open up a new world that is exciting and endlessly fascinating.  A Note from David "Mr. Heyes is mad on harmonics!" was an overheard comment from one of my young students