Michal Bylina’s transcription, 6 Suites for Double Bass, beautifully choreographs J.S. Bach’s harpsichord music for double bass. Aware of the popularity of the famous cello suites, Bylina extends the baroque solo repertoire for the double bass by giving it a unique...
Sure, he records with Outkast and the Black Eyed Peas…but Brandino also writes pieces for students! Here’s a recording I did on Brandino’s Concerto De Basso. Brandino has made this freely available–click here to download a copy! I also did a...
String quartet instrumentation: 2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello. Right? If you have ever listened to the Bassinova Quartet, a group of 4 virtuoso double bassists who have redefined chamber music and approached the most demanding string quartet literature, you would think...
Danny Ziemann’s The Low Down: A guide to creating supportive jazz bass lines is an excellent source for double bass students and teachers to both to explore jazz bass lines. Filled with excellent material and bountiful examples, Ziemann’s detailed approach is a gem...
Teachers and programs come in all shapes and sizes. Some haven’t changed much since 1950, while others are at the forefront of innovation. There are so many ways to make a career in music, and many colleges only present three options: Orchestral...
