Time Pieces for Double Bass, Volume 1

Time Pieces for Double Bass, Volume 1Two volumes containing well crafted arrangements and original compositions, presented in chronological order, from the 16th century right up to the present day. Includes contrasting styles, from Louis Couperin to Giles Swayne and William Byrd to Gavin Bryars. Pieces feature on the ABRSM Double Bass syllabus at Grades 1 6 (Volume 1: Grades 1 3, Volume 2: Grades 4 6). This is also an invaluable source of repertoire to explore for further study.

and six from List C

definitions of important words and concepts

includes piano and violin accompaniments for every piece

The eight books cover the requirements for ABRSM’s sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 8

This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Double Bass exams

for the first time

presented in chronological order

This Grade 1 book contains core classics such as Schumann’s 'Der Abendstern'

Book 4 features 14 popular pieces at Grades 7 and 8

Grades 6–8

performing and examining

• Read and Play – work through examples and practice how to approach sight-reading in the exam: read the title