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Music - Resources by Instrument

Double Bass

Fr. contrebasse; Ger. Kontrabass; It. contrabasso

Repertoire

Browse the Music Library shelves for scores.

Call number ranges with descriptions
Call numbers Description
M 55 - 58 double bass alone with no accompaniment
M 237 - 238 double bass with piano or continuo
M 238 double bass sonatas
M 1018 double bass with full orchestra, or with piano reduction of orchestral part, concertos, etc.
M 1118 double bass with string orchestra, full scores or piano reduction of string orchestra part
MT 320 - 330 studies, methods, and technique
MT 331 orchestral excerpts

The following sources are useful in identifying appropriate repertoire (alone and in combination with other instruments):

Performance Practice

Historically-informed performance is an ongoing consideration for all performers. The following sources may prove useful:

One can often gain a useful perspective on performing practice by consulting the tutors and methods of past eras. These historical sources provide valuable information on fingerings, and how to perform figures, ornaments, crescendos, etc. The following sources may prove useful:

Background and History

Relevant resources can be found by searching Western Libraries' catalogue using the following words in the Subject field.

The following sources may also be useful:

Periodicals