My First Simandi for the Developing Double-Bass Student

Description

An Introduction to Franz Simandl's Etudes

My First Simandl preserves the original intent and musical/educational objectives that Franz Simandl set forth in his etude books New Method for the Double Bass, Vol. 1 and Thirty Etudes for the String Bass. Many of the exercises are exactly as they are in the original books. However, there are areas where the studies started at a level of difficulty, which made it unrealistic for use by young players. Consequently, some of the etudes in My First Simandl have been shortened in length or have had note values doubled. The studies have been arranged in progressive order, taking into account tonality, grade of difficulty and style. Rosen and Eckfeld have chosen studies that are considered to be the most important for student at the earlier stages of technical development. Included are duet exercises for the student and teacher – a proven approach to better learning!

Contents

&#8226 Double-Bass Fingering Chart

&#8226 Key of G Major

&#8226 The I. Position The Half Position Exercises in Half and I. Position The II. Position Exercises in the II. Position on All the Strings

&#8226 Key of C Major

&#8226 Key of F Major

&#8226 Key of Bb Major

&#8226 Key of E Major

&#8226 The III. Position

&#8226 Exercises in the III. Position on All the Strings Exercises in the III. Position Together with the Preceding Positions Between the II. and III. Positions
Exercises betwen the II. and III. Positions in Connection with the Half and First Positions

&#8226 Key of D Major

&#8226 Key of A Major

&#8226 Key of Ab Major

&#8226 Key of Db Major

&#8226 The IV Position

&#8226 Exercises in the IV. Position on All the Strings Exercises in the IV. Position Together with the Preceding Positions Intermediate Position between the III. and IV. Positions Exercises between the III. and IV. Positions on All the Strings

&#8226 Key of Eb Major

&#8226 Key of B Major

&#8226 Technique Section

&#8226 Technique Section

&#8226 Technique Section

&#8226 Technique Section

&#8226 Technique Section

&#8226 Technique Section

&#8226 Technique Section

&#8226 Technique Section

&#8226 Technique Section

&#8226 Maiden's Wish

&#8226 Menuet

&#8226 Caballero

&#8226 Caballero- John Merle