Lourdes C. Montgomery: Five Musical Miniatures for the Young Bassist for double bass and piano
About the Compositions Five Musical Miniatures for the Young Bassist is a suite is fun and engaging pieces by Lourdes C. Montgomery. Each piece features a number of musical or technical skills appropriate to the beginner bassist in music which is lively and instantly appealing. The accompaniments are simple and supportive, aimed at the double bass teacher with some pianistic skills, and these are ideal study of concert repertoire which are both player and audience friendly. 1. A Wooden Soldier patiently waits, hidden away in his dark toy box, ready to march about the playroom at a moment's notice. The "col legno" variation conjures an image of the fellow growing tired of his pageantry as his legs and arms begin to bang together with a knock, knock, knock. 2. Daydreaming is perhaps one of the favourite pastimes of many a schoolboy who, in the warmth of a lazy afternoon, finds himself with some free time when his studies and chores are all done, reflecting on ideas that come and go li