Fr. contrebasse; Ger. Kontrabass; It. contrabasso
Browse the Music Library shelves for scores.
Call numbers | Description |
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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):
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:
Relevant resources can be found by searching Western Libraries' catalogue using the following words in the Subject field.
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The following Subject searches in the library catalogue may provide useful results: