Technical Foundation Studies for Double Bass, Vol. 2, 2nd Edition 2000 • $16.00
Thomas B. Gale

Another of the left hand Triangulation of Fingering Systems techniques — emphasizes development of the thumb positions both above and below the first octave. Ample practice is given for moving between the open hand, closed hand, and thumb position fingering systems. The appendix in Volume 2 consists of orchestral excerpts and solo material that are used as examples of applications of the above techniques.

A companion CD performed by Dr. Mark Morton is available: containing Melodic Foundation Studies Review Etudes 1-10, and Technical Foundation Studies, Vol. 2 Etudes 1-9 • $14.95

“The principal strength of this excellent and important manual is the presentation of left hand fingering systems, when to employ each, and how to seamlessly move from one to the other.” — Bass World, Spring 1997