Dvorak's Humoreske Op.101, No.7 is probably his most popular and recognisable melody and this new version for the intermediate bassist offers musical and technical challenges in equal measure.
Originally for oboe, these pieces transcribe well for double bass. Romance is lyrical and evocative; Humoreske is lively and playful. Ideal for Grade 8 bassists with effective challenges in the orchestral register.
Originally for oboe, this enjoyable and accessible Baroque Concerto has been newly edited for double bass by David Heyes. It is aimed at the good intermediate bassist and is in orchestral tuning.
Joplin's popular rag Elite Syncopations has been newly arranged for double bass quartet by David Heyes. The melodic material is shared between the players and this would be suitable for any audience or occasion.
A short and lively polka for the good intermediate bass trio. Gungl was a popular 19th-century dance-music composer and this energetic trio offers new challenges for the adventurous ensemble.
This Handel sonata is full of youthful energy and character, with accessible and enjoyable challenges for the intermediate soloist. The accompaniment is lively and supportive. An ideal introduction to Baroque music for any performer.
Lazar's Bagatelle was composed in 1924 for the Romanian virtuoso, Joseph Prunner. It offers great musical and technical challenges for the advanced bassist or cellist and has been out of print for far too long.
A short, lively and enjoyable Hungarian Dance newly arranged for the intermediate bassist. Effective musical and technical challenges in the orchestral register make this suitable for about Grade 7, with a rhythmic piano accompaniment.
A lyrical and romantic cello solo newly arranged for the intermediate double bassist. Karl Davidov was a 19th-century Russian cellist-composer and the piece would be ideal for developing a cantabile and sonorous sound.
Originally for mandolin and piano, this evocative and lyrical Adagio transcribes well for the double bass. In one extended movement, it will be ideal for any Grade 8+ bassist looking for something new.
Three Fantasias arranged for unaccompanied double bass by David Heyes. Each offers musical and technical challenges in equal measure for the good intermediate bassist (Grade 8+). Great fun and much to offer in performance.
Originally for violin, this operatic theme and variations transcribes well for the intermediate bassist. It uses the orchestral register to great effect and offers musical and simple technical challenges for the progressing bassist.
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