It helps take out some of the mysteries and myths surrounded with the evolution of the upright bass and performance practices. Paul brun double bass history book string emporium. We are happy to accept your order at and also through our call center. In our modern orchestra it is common to see eight string basses. In the course of history many bass and doublebass instruments of both string families were described as violones. Double bass sheet music and music books sheet music plus. It is used in orchestras, jazz bands, rockabilly bands, bluegrass music, and some country music bands. Ebook a new history of the double bass as pdf download. History of the double bass the double bass and violone.
Ii, 64 pages, last five pages blank, in original illustrated dustwrapper with authors pensive photograph on the rear panel. Combining simandl with some theory books on walking and dvds ed friedland, particularly good was a real help particularly as regular professional lessons were out of my price range. The doublebass did not appear until the classical period. Download 3,089 double bass stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. A history of the double bass in 100 pieces home facebook. Double bass, stringed musical instrument, the lowestpitched member of the violin family, sounding an octave lower than the cello. Edited by analee bacon, lucas drew, lucas drew, and analee.
The book, a new history of the double bass by paul brun is a wonderfully insightful and educational reference book. With so many choices it can be hard to choose, so we share whats worked for us and our students. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Viols are old string instruments from the 1400s and 1500s with sloping shoulders on the instruments body and flat backs. The baroque double bass violone planyavsky, alfred 1998 double bass history violone history ml927.
Introduction to the double bass edgar, raymond 1960 double bass. Double bass simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Orchestral excerpts for double bass a collection of authentic parts in the public domain of audition excerpts for double bass compiled into a book. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. It plays lowpitched musical notes in musical ensembles and bands. On stone tiles and surrounded with trees, grass, flowers and other vegetation cello double bass with fingers plucking. He states that, while the exterior of the double bass may resemble the viola da gamba, the internal construction of the double bass is nearly identical to instruments in the violin family, and very different from. A history of the genealogy of the double bass and s. I would greatly appreciate any help tracking down paul bruns a new history of the double bass. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Like most retailers at this time, due to covid19, we may experience shipping delays on some orders. It is also known as the contrabass, upright bass, bull fiddle, bass fiddle, bass violin, or just bass. Sometimes it is called the contrabass, string bass, upright bass, or bass fiddle.
Edited by analee bacon, lucas drew, lucas drew, and analee bacon. A new history of the double bass by brun, paul, 2000, p. The history of the doublebass has its origins in a far away period when music was linked to the ordinary and extraordinary events of everyday life in the noble houses as well as in the wonderful chapels. The book is sold paul brun, a new history of the double bass. Double bass stock photos download 3,089 royalty free photos. Double bass, also called contrabass, string bass, bass, bass viol, bass fiddle, or bull fiddle, french contrebasse, german kontrabass, stringed musical instrument, the lowestpitched member of the violin family, sounding an octave lower than the cello. Wake harry wake, a longtime professional cellist and engineer, originally selfpublished this book in 1982 and then revised it in 1995.
The many illustrations and photographs greatly help to make the. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. The double bass is generally regarded as a modern descendant of the string family of instruments that originated in europe in the 15th century, and as such has been described as a bass violin. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Simandl, june 1958, carl fischer music dist edition, paperback in english. Buy a new history of the double bass by brun, paul isbn. Still life of old german double bass musician playing double bass in a dark stage. Brun productions, 2000 contrebasse histoire 317 pages. The many illustrations and photographs greatly help to make the process simpler and more interesting. The string bass is the largest member of the string family. The history of the double bass has its origins in a far away period when music was linked to the ordinary and extraordinary events of everyday life in the noble houses as well as in the wonderful chapels.
In most jazz styles its task is the accentuation of the beat, which is generally achieved by the slap bass technique. General double bass instruction books musicians friend. This makes it easier for the double bass player, the other musicians, and the audience to hear the double bass s musical notes. Carl fischer new method for the double bass book ii. Most likely its first general shape was that of a violone, the largest member of the viol family. The italian term violone large viola, which has fallen out of common usage, gave rise to the word violoncello.
Upton bass brescian model double bass, 2020, opus 203 this new brescian was particularly rewarding to make, its a stateoftheart fully carved version with exceptional wood figured spruce top and rippling big leaf maple back and sides cut from the same board. Posted by revelle team on jul 14, 2016 the double bass is the largest and lowest pitched string instrument used in modern orchestras. Coda to the setup and repair of the double bass for optimum sound first edition, 2009, 63 pages, by chuck traeger. Postal costs may vary from the advertised during this period royal mail are experiencing severe difficulties with their deliveries. It is featured in many musical genres such as rock and roll, folk music, bluegrass, 1950s blue, tango, country music, and jazz. A new history of the double bass 2000 edition open library. This book is brilliant, funny, raw and utterly magnificent.
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Players and composers arrived in italy looking for fame and glory, and easy earnings. The double bass as we know it is really a modern invention. Apr, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Composed by bernadetto marcello and benedetto marcello 16861739. Some of the more jazzfocussed books, such as ray browns bass method, are good accompaniments but assume a level of prior understanding which this book does not. Although most hold to the belief that it was developed from the viola da gamba leg viol, which originated in 15th century europe, paul brun, in his book a new history of the double bass, makes the claim that the internal construction so much resembles the violin family of instruments that the double bass probably originated as the lowest register member of that wellknown family. Open quick view dialog for carl fischer mastering the bow studies for bass part 1 book carl fischer mastering the bow studies for bass part 1. His career in england 17941846 is one of the most remarkable success stories in the annals of musical history.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. While poking around online recently, i found an older article from indiana university bass professor and contrabass conversations guest lawrence hurst. Looking for help finding outofprint bass history book reddit. Teach yourself to play bass guitar at your own pace. A history of the double bass in 100 pieces added 2 new photos to the album. The double bass, also called the string bass or upright bass, is a bowed stringed instrument with a hollow wooden body and four strings tuned eadg. This lavishly produced volume large format and hardcover is a wondrous celebration of the instrument, including its origins and history, and the weird and wonderful shapes it has taken. The double bass, also known simply as the bass or by other names, is the largest and lowestpitched bowed, or plucked string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra the bass is a standard member of the orchestras string section, as well as the concert band, and is featured in concertos, solo, and chamber music in western classical music.
Hey, kids, its a string bass history, fun facts, and more. You are wrong if you think that double bass is only perfect to use in the classical music. A brief history of the double bass by lawrence hurst. Favourite double bass method books discover double bass. In jazz bands, these lowpitched musical notes are called the bass line. A new history of the double bass german hardcover january 1, 2000 by paul brun author visit amazons paul brun page. A new history of the double bass top results of your surfing a new history of the double bass start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. Looking for help finding outofprint bass history book. This is a sweet, melodious picture book about how dedication, music, and family can overcome any obstacle. Nic makes his way home from a busy day at school with a double bass on his back, the symphony of his surroundings in his heart, and a sweet surprise for the reader at the end of his journey. A history of the double bass download ebook pdf, epub. A book containing new sound setup discoveries and repair tips.
The modern double bass is not a true member of either the violin or viol families. Part one of a threepart series, this book introduces music theory, scales and chords. Although most hold to the belief that it was developed from the viola da gamba leg viol, which originated in 15th century europe, paul brun, in his book a new history of the double bass, makes the claim that the internal construction so much resembles the violin family of instruments that the double bass probably originated as the lowest. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Looking for help finding outofprint bass history book hello rdoublebass. In the 16th century the terms application was restricted solely to instruments of the gamba family. New method for the double bass book ii june 1958 edition. Citing examples from key recordings in the jazz canon, the book defines the essence of the musical contributions made by more than 70 important jazz bassists, including ray brown, eddie gomez, charles mingus, milt hinton and many others. The double bass is usually considered a member of the violin family, because it is constructed using many of the same techniques as violins. In his a new history of the double bass, paul brun asserts that the double bass has origins as the true bass of the violin family.
It has two basic designsone shaped like a viol or viola da gamba and the other like a violinbut there are other designs, such as that of a guitar. Double bass history history vienna symphonic library. Other terms, perhaps more correct, include contrabass and upright bass. A caldecott honor book for 2020, double bass blues is the story of little nic who plays the double bass at school and then travels home through the hustle and bustle of the city streets, with his bass in tow, to make music at home with his granddaddy and friends. Originally written in german and then translated by james barket. The baroque double bass violone by alfred planyavsky. For those interested in constructing their own string bass, this book fills the need for a book that carefully and thoroughly discusses the processes of bass construction from start to finish. His unprecedented virtuosity elevated the double bass to a new status. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Double bass solo books by keith hartley always in stock. Reproduced with the publishers consent from the new grove dictionaryof music and musicians edited by stanley sadie, in twenty volumes, 1980, macmillan publishers limited, london. Ninth house is one of the best fantasy novels ive read in years. We apologise for any delays you may suffer as a result.
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