Michael & Lourdes Montgomery: Story Book Friends: 10 Easy Duets for double bass & piano

About the Collection Story Book Friends is a collection of ten short duets which are aimed at the beginner bassist. In first position, apart from the addition of a few unthreatening harmonics in Jack-in-the-Box, each piece depicts a character or group of characters that a child may have encountered “once upon a time” in a bedtime story.  A limited number of notes, rhythms, keys, and time signatures are used to add variety and character to ten fun and accessible pieces which are ideal for both study and concert use.  Table of Contents 1. The Snowman, always a favorite backyard wintertime guest, wishes the child a final “good night!” as he sadly makes last-minute preparations to leave for the summer.  2. After a lovely visit, the youngster’s Hippopotami friends march off awkwardly into the twilight, but not before they promise to visit once again tomorrow.  3. As the sun drops beyond the horizon, The Lion’s Roar at day’s end serves as the monarch’s confirmation of his place among the m