Often, the lack of musicality in method books discourages people who use traditional methods. George Vance's method, on the other hand, consists entirely of well known tunes with clear fingering especially suited to beginners. Everyone, no matter what performing level, will find real pleasure in playing these melodies.
Each piece is presented in a logical and workable fashion, so as not to confuse the bass player, thus preparing them for the use of my new technique. -Francois Rabbath
Contents:
Short'nin Bread
Scotland's Burning
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Scotland's Burning (4th pos.)
Lightly Row
Reuben and Rachel
Fox and Goose
Go Tell Aunt Rody
Lavender's Blue
Go 'way, Old Man
Bobby Shaftoe
Country Dance
Music Box
D Major Scale and Arpeggio
J.S. Bach: Sheep May Safely Graze
6th Position Harmonics
Did You Ever See a Lassie
Robert Schumann: The Happy Farmer,Gustav
Mahler: Solo from Symphony No. 1
Winston J. Budrow: The Happy Bass Player
George Vance: Irlandais, Bagatelle, Tuning procedure
CD Tracks performed by Francois Rabbath, double bass Elizabeth Azcona-Hartmark, piano
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