Tony Osborne: Bass Clef Quartets for Beginners Book 2 for junior double bass quartet or ensemble

About the Collection Tony Osborne composed a wealth of music for young bassists which is loved by students, teachers and audiences alike the world over. These three fun and lively quartets are aimed at the progressing young quartet and each offer easy and accessible musical and technical challenges, remaining in bass clef throughout. 1. Basso-Saurus Rock for double bass quartet & percussion Composed for Junior Bass-Fest 2000, this fun and energetic work is aimed at the beginner ensemble. It has a separate percussion part with the flexibility of being played by any percussion instruments - or even using the bass percussively - which adds a strong and driving momentum. Also playable by larger forces, this would make an ideal introduction to chamber music for the beginner bassist. Lively, jazzy, and full of fun, this has some simple rhythmic challenges and is typical of Tony Osborne's accessible music for younger players. 2. Habanera for double bass quartet A popular and evocative qua