Loneys double bass blues, illustrated by rudy gutierrez, won a 2020 caldecott honor. This lavishly produced volume large format and hardcover is a wondrous celebration of the instrument, including its origins and history, and the weird and wonderful shapes it has taken. Paul brun double bass history book string emporium. A basic study for double bass technique it is a book the double bassist should not pass up. Leon bosch is a double bassist known for his expressive bel canto style. I have also really enjoyed the flow of the book thus far.
It has a bunch of great information and articles on the history of the double bass. It has two basic designsone shaped like a viol or viola da gamba and the other like a violinbut there are other designs, such as that of. This is a 2020 caldecott honor book, mostly illustrated, that tells the story of little nic and his double bass. Then, moving on to 3 double bass notes consecutively, etc. During his travels, he runs into a dog who is nearly ready to eat himand his instrument. Sometimes it is called the contrabass, string bass, upright bass, or bass fiddle. You are wrong if you think that double bass is only perfect to use in the classical music. The violone provided the fundamental bass and accompanying chords for solo voice. Other terms, perhaps more correct, include contrabass and upright bass.
A humorous introduction to the double bass bret simner. Its a sparely worded, soundheavy, boldly colored picture book that speaks volumes. He is artistic director of the chamber music ensemble i musicanti. The english double bass book explores in great detail how the double bass. As he walks, buses, and walks again to get into the city, nic gracefully shrugs off bullies, keeps the sounds of the rain and windshield wipers in his head, and walks up stairway after stairway. The double bass, or simply the chonk and numerous other names, is the largest and lowestpitched bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra. The double bass also has influences from the viol family. Also included are excerpts of musical scores showing how each instrument fits into each variation of salsa, an historical synopsis, numerous photos of salsa. To be published in 2019, the italian double bass will feature some of the finest double basses ever made. With hundreds of warmups, beats, and fills, this is the most comprehensive double bass book on the market. Alfred planyavsky is a former double bass instructor at the institute for the vienna boys choir and a former member of the vienna philharmonic orchestra.
Double bass is a widely used name for a large stringed instrument. This makes it easier for the double bass player, the other musicians, and the audience to hear the double bass s musical notes. In the 16th century the terms application was restricted solely to instruments of the gamba family. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Nic is an aspiring musician whose life spans two different worldshis suburban school where he wows his friends in orchestra, and the busy city streets of his home where hes jostled by the crowd. Forerunners of todays double bass, which arose in germany at the end of the 16th century originated in the family of the violas da gamba picture left.
Purchase here bass drum control by colin bailey hal leonard written for single bass drum but adaptable for double bass, this longtime favorite helps players develop the ability to play the bass drum fluently. The encyclopedia of double bass drumming by bobby rondinelli and michael lauren modern drummer publications with hundreds of warmups, beats, and fills, this is the most comprehensive double bass book on the market. As listed in murray groders comprehensive catalog of music books, recordings and videos for the double bass, it is the most complete volume on the double bass, its history, traditions etc. Authors thomas martin, martin lawrence and george martin present some 90 double basses from around 50 of the great italian makers in a fine art book, with similar production standards and materials to the english double bass. The only complete method book on salsa ever published.
A history of the genealogy of the double bass and s. The book, a new history of the double bass by paul brun is a wonderfully insightful and educational reference book. Originally 537 pages long, this one, 216 pages, with 46 illustrations. Rest assured, if the double bass is something that interests you, a remarkable model can easily be found, right here.
Yet looking at its origin it cannot really be called a family member. Double bass, also called contrabass, string bass, bass, bass viol, bass fiddle, or bull fiddle, french contrebasse, german kontrabass, stringed musical instrument, the lowestpitched member of the violin family, sounding an octave lower than the cello. The italian term violone large viola, which has fallen out of common usage, gave rise to the word violoncello. The history of the double bass has its origins in a far away period when music was linked to the ordinary and extraordinary events of everyday life in the noble houses as well as in the wonderful chapels. Posted by revelle team on jul 14, 2016 the double bass is the largest and lowest pitched string instrument used in modern orchestras.
The double bass with a scale length of more than one meter is the largest instrument of the violin family. Rich with photography and documenting hundreds of instruments, this book is an important addition to the musical history of the double bass. It helps take out some of the mysteries and myths surrounded with the evolution of the upright bass and performance practices. Dragonetti, btw, played a bass that was 9 feet tall and called the giant. This is a valuable contribution to the history of the double bass, and as such is.
There will be more bass related books added here in the near future. The capacity of a bassist to fully support an ensemble is something that can be. In the course of history many bass and doublebass instruments of both string families were described as violones. The double bass, also known simply as the bass or by other names, is the largest and lowestpitched bowed, or plucked string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra the bass is a standard member of the orchestras string section, as well as the concert band, and is featured in concertos, solo, and chamber music in western classical music. Double bass history history vienna symphonic library. Bret simner shares his history with the instrument and beautifully plays a piece by johann baptist vanhal on his classical double bass both music and.
The english double bass, first impressions from upton bass. Aug 15, 2016 why is a double bass called a double bass. It helps take out some of the mysteries and myths surrounded with the evolution of. With 766 colour photographs presented over 526 pages this is a musthave for anyone with an interest in the double bass. It is a standard member of the orchestras string section, as well as the concert band, and is featured in concertos, solo, and chamber music in western classical music. Dec 18, 2018 rich with photography and documenting hundreds of instruments, this book is an important addition to the musical history of the double bass. This book is a must for all double bassists, and well worth having for anyone with more than a passing curiosity about the orchestra and its history. Nic makes his way home from a busy day at school with a double bass on his back, the symphony of his surroundings in his heart, and a sweet surprise for the reader at the end of his journey. The paul brun book is probably the most comprehensive, but i feel like he leans a little too far towards the view that the double bass is purely part of the violin family, rather than viol family. Open quick view dialog for hal leonard rockin strings. Solo time for strings, book 4 etling, forest minuet pg. Brun productions, 2000 contrebasse histoire 317 pages.
The baroque double bass violone is a comprehensive study that examines a crosssection of standard works to enhance contemporary violone research, and provide information for musicologists, music publishers, ensemble leaders, and revivalists, all of whom have been unable to reconstruct an essential part of baroque music. A new history of the double bass top results of your surfing a new history of the double bass start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. The book flows smoothly, and the exercises are challenging but doable. Players and composers arrived in italy looking for fame and glory, and easy earnings. A joyous celebration of family, community, and the unifying power of music, perfect for fans of last stop on market. Ebook a new history of the double bass as pdf download. The english double bass book explores in great detail how the double bass came to england. Beginning with a whole section of warm up for two dbl bass notes together, beats with 2 double bass notes together, and fills with 2 bass notes. A history of the double bass boston university libraries. He was principal double bass of the academy of st martin in the fields, from 1995 until 2014 but is also known as a chamber musician, recitalist, concerto soloist, teacher, conductor and program consultant. A new history of the double bass by paul brun goodreads. Understanding the history of the double bass can be a bit of a challenge.
A guide to advanced modern double bass technique knut guettler not in library. A joyous celebration of family, community, and the unifying power of music, perfect for fans of last stop on market street. The history of the doublebass has its origins in a far away period when music was linked to the ordinary and extraordinary events of everyday life in the noble houses as well as in the wonderful chapels. Nics journey in double bass blues is thrilling to watch unfold. The double bass as we know it is really a modern invention. The double bass is usually considered a member of the violin family, because it is constructed using many of the same techniques as violins. This is a sweet, melodious picture book about how dedication, music, and family can overcome any obstacle. The electric bass and double bass are two different instruments sharing a common function. Double bass, stringed musical instrument, the lowestpitched member of the violin family, sounding an octave lower than the cello. A caldecott honor book for 2020, double bass blues is the story of little nic who plays the double bass at school and then travels home through the hustle and bustle of the city streets, with his bass in tow, to make music at home with his granddaddy and friends.
The method systematicaly approaches bass technique from the first note open strigs through major and minor scales arpegios fingerings, bow exercises, up to viith position. And although there are disputes to the actual known origins, its good to know that this versatile instrument had its inception along with many others in the violin family, and has today become an important member of all types of musical styles. The modern bass also comes in a wide variety of sizes, all the way from student size 110th to full size 44 or 78. The baroque double bass violone and millions of other books are available for.
The double bass is a perfect example of an instrument that has spanned many genres over countless centuries, which is why anyone with a passion for music can benefit from learning one. It is featured in many musical genres such as rock and roll, folk music, bluegrass, 1950s blue, tango, country music, and jazz. Oct 22, 2019 this powerful book beautifully honors determination, making music, and black boyhood. Viols are old string instruments from the 1400s and 1500s with sloping shoulders on the instruments body and flat backs.
Nic is a young black boywho plays the double bass at his suburban school. Whether an aspiring indie artist or a grammywinning success, our professional multiservice recording studio can craft your desired sound to perfection. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. It has two basic designsone shaped like a viol or viola da gamba and the other like a violinbut there are other designs, such as that of a guitar. Unlike his friends, to get home he must travel across town and with a double bass on his back. This is a valuable contribution to the history of the double bass, and as such is an. Nic, a talented young double bass player has a long, rough, commute from his suburban school, where hes admired for his musicianship, back into the city, where he. In jazz bands, these lowpitched musical notes are called the bass line. When steel strings finally arrived, basses could be made smaller and could reach low notes that required far larger basses during the gut string era. It plays lowpitched musical notes in musical ensembles and bands. This is probably the most comprehensive and complete book on double bass setup. Double bass simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. As i read double bass blues, i cansee and feel the double meaning of the title.
It is used in orchestras, jazz bands, rockabilly bands, bluegrass music, and some country music bands. The string bass is widely used outside of classical music in jazz, bluegrass, folk, rockabilly, country and rock music. A new history of the double bass german hardcover january 1, 2000 by paul brun author visit amazons paul brun page. Today you will find that double basses are made exclusively without frets. Introduction to the double bass, more about the double bass, and looking at the double bass raymond elgar published by raymond elgar, 19601965, 19631963, 19671967 1967.
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