The “Easy Concert Pieces” series offers a wide spectrum of pieces from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Modern eras. The repertoire enriches the daily exercises and double bass lessons and is suited for all kinds of auditions. It contains original works for double bass solo as well as orchestral excerpts and arrangements of famous classical masterpieces. Volume 1 (easy) contains pieces in half and first position, with easy rhythms and melodies. It includes easy strokes and articulations such as portato, staccato and legato. Some pieces contain easy Flageolets. This volume offers a broad selection of classical masterpieces in easy arrangements. Volume 2 (easy to intermediate) contains pieces up to the 3rd position. As some new double bass tutors have a different approach in introducing position changes, volume 2 offers several pieces which reach the 2nd position, some pieces using only 1st and 3rd positions and some more difficult pieces which encompass all positions from half to third position. This volume consists of more original works. Volume 3 (intermediate) increases the repertoire up to the 6th position and requires a good control of the lower positions. It makes higher demands on expressive playing and interpretation, velocity and rhythm, as well as bowing techniques with articulation and phrasing.
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| List | $21.99 |
The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical, contemporary and educational repertoire, highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton, alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall, Vera Gray and others.
Carefully selected by Janet Way, this practical anthology provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 4 clarinettist and creates the perfect package for teaching, exam preparation and performance.
Each volume contains:
–a selection of pieces & short studies, each complemented by a useful practice and performance tip
–grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises
–brand new sight-reading and improvisation activities
–newly-commissioned aural awareness tasks
–a piano accompaniment booklet
Full performance demonstrations, piano accompaniment tracks and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources available online.
Cathy Elliott is a freelance double bass player. For twenty years she toured extensively and recorded with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Since the early 1990s she has had a flourishing teaching practice with beginner to advanced students from the ages of 6 to 18 for whom she continually writes, arranges and publishes repertoire. She is a consultant for various examination boards, and in 2009 the International Society of Bassists recognised her as a Young Bassists Ambassador.
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A collection of ten well-known and beautiful pieces that allow young musicians to enjoy music without the pressure of competitions or exams. These exceptional compositions, though not part of the mandatory curriculum, provide a unique pleasure in playing and discovering music history in an accessible and inspiring way. Each piece offers a chance to savor the richness of classical music, from melodies familiar from school lessons to those heard at concerts. Perfect for any student, regardless of their instrument, who wants to delve into the beauty of musical literature while finding joy and inspiration.
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| List | $44.00 |
A thoughtfully curated collection designed to introduce young musicians to timeless masterpieces. This is the perfect way to learn and cultivate a love for music beyond the standard curriculum. Familiar and beloved melodies, such as Albinoni's Adagio in G Minor, Skoluba's Aria from Moniuszko's “The Haunted Manor,” and Ravel's Pavane, make learning the double bass a delightful experience. This collection helps children not only develop technical skills but also explore the beauty of classical music in an engaging and enjoyable way.
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| List | $35.00 |
The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical, contemporary and educational repertoire, highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton, alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall, Vera Gray and others.
Carefully selected by Janet Way, this practical anthology provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 4 clarinettist and creates the perfect package for teaching, exam preparation and performance.
Each volume contains:
–a selection of pieces & short studies, each complemented by a useful practice and performance tip
–grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises
–brand new sight-reading and improvisation activities
–newly-commissioned aural awareness tasks
–a piano accompaniment booklet
Full performance demonstrations, piano accompaniment tracks and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources available online.
Cathy Elliott is a freelance double bass player. For twenty years she toured extensively and recorded with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Since the early 1990s she has had a flourishing teaching practice with beginner to advanced students from the ages of 6 to 18 for whom she continually writes, arranges and publishes repertoire. She is a consultant for various examination boards, and in 2009 the International Society of Bassists recognised her as a Young Bassists Ambassador.
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| List | $21.99 |