Classical Arrangements for Bass Guitar

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Enjoy these arrangements of classical piano and orchestral scores, adapted to be performed by the solo bass guitarist. Each piece has been crafted and arranged to be played within the limits of the bass guitar, using open strings, natural harmonics, and techniques such as tapping and double stopping in order to preserve the harmonies, texture and timbre of the original compositions. Each piece containsboth musical notation and TAB.
Contains a large collection of pieces arranged for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players including…
Bourrée no.1 and no.2 (Chopin)
…two simple studies (lower neck position work).
Old French Song (Tchaikovsky)
…bass duet (scale, double stopping).
Baroque Duet (Handel)
…accurate hand placement (developing careful aural skills).
Julens Vuggesang (Grieg)
…a truly polyphonic solo piece for the bass guitar (introduces harmonics and open strings).
Symphony No.7 in A major (Beethoven)
…arranged and adapted from the orchestral score (with optional piano accompaniment).
Children’s Corner, mvt. VI (Debussy)
…lower and upper register playing (double stopping and string harmonics).
Prelude in E minor (Chopin)
…developing strength (finger/fret technique pattern).
Sarabande (Debussy)
…open harmonics, the highest and lowest ranges, and tapping and double stopping (intermediate/advanced level).
Prelude in C# minor (Rachmaninoff)
…double stopping and open strings (thumb and hammer-on technique).
Clair de Lune (Debussy)
…subtle tonal control (accurate technique and dynamic control).

This book has been divided into three sections: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
The beginner sectioncontains pieces with piano accompaniment or pieces which can be performed as a duet with another bass player. This allows the player the freedom to enjoy playing the works of Chopin, Tchaikovsky and Handel immediately.
The intermediate section introduces a more polyphonic playing style with the use of pedal notes, open strings, double stopping and harmonics.
Finally, the advanced sectionpresents three challenging solo pieces adapted from the works of Debussy and Rachmaninov, providing the opportunity to apply advanced techniques to perform musically loyal representations of the original compositions.

From the Publisher

Containing an indespensible collection of classical arrangements adapted for the bass guitar…

Classical Arrangements for Bass Guitar

An indespensible collection of studies and melodies to improve strength, position work, and sight reading.

Contains Eleven Study Pieces in Different Keysv

High quality manuscript in paperback (8.5″ x 11″). Contains both music notation and TAB!

A Variety of Challenging Pieces Ranging from Beginner to Advanced

Includes studies in a variety of key signatures to complement scale practice and enhance neck position work. Studies range in difficulty to accomodate both beginners and more advanced students.

Excellent Recital Pieces or Stand-Alone Studies

There is something for every student: beginner level pieces, duets, intermediate accompanied pieces, and advanced solo works.

Contains detailed music notation and TAB for suggested fingering.

Contains a large collection of pieces arranged for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players…

Bourrée no.1 and no.2 (Chopin) …two simple studies (lower neck position work).Old French Song (Tchaikovsky) …bass duet (scale, double stopping).Baroque Duet (Handel) …accurate hand placement (developing careful aural skills).Julens Vuggesang (Grieg) …a truly polyphonic solo piece for the bass guitar (introduces harmonics and open strings).Symphony No.7 in A major (Beethoven) …arranged and adapted from the orchestral score (with optional piano accompaniment).Children’s Corner, mvt. VI (Debussy) …lower and upper register playing (double stopping and string harmonics).Prelude in E minor (Chopin) …developing strength (finger/fret technique pattern).Sarabande (Debussy) …open harmonics, the highest and lowest ranges, and tapping and double stopping (intermediate/advanced level).Prelude in C# minor (Rachmaninoff) …double stopping and open strings (thumb and hammer-on technique).Clair de Lune (Debussy) …subtle tonal control (accurate technique and dynamic control).

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09MYQ8KKZ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Music Publishers Association
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 57 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-0900238306
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.13 x 11 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #2,019,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #126 in Bass Guitar Songbooks #587 in Music Exercises
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