Practical Studies for Double Bass, 2nd Edition 2001• $16.00
Thomas B. Gale

Teachers are likely to find that many students coming out of school “class lessons” will benefit from this volume. Reviews all elementary bass fundamentals. Can be used to avoid bad habits — especially the first and second year of playing. It has been used with success in college introductory classes on bass for string majors.

“This entire book will help build confidence, diminish the fear of shifting, empower young bassists to feel less compelled to cling to first position. ... Better yet, Practical Studies could be used to avoid bad habits and misconceptions before they occur.” — International Society of Bassists, Spring 1995

“Each of these tunes is carefully chosen and cleverly set, fingered, and bowed to teach definite skills and ideas. ... Another strength of this book is the even-handed treatment of both the left and right hands.” — Bass World, Spring 1997

“I believe this is the first book that handles chromatics in half / first position in a way that makes sense.” — Mark Morton