Rabbath a new technique for the double bass, books 15. Rabbath and can advise me what books i need to buy to study the double bass for the technique. I was so impressed with the wonderful new stateoftheart cdrom entitled francois rabbath the double bass the new technique. If youre thinking about purchasing any of the following method books, click through the links below and a portion of your purchase will go to support and our podcast. There are two predominant double bass pedagogical methods in the united states today. Hey, im new here and have been happy to read a good deal of posts in support of both simandl and rabbath methods.
Sort this list by work type, instrumentation, composer, and more. And like to know the best method to study the double bass f. He divides the bass fingerboard into six positions, based on the natural harmonics of the instrument. Double bass arco and classical bass method books for beginner to advanced level players. I started going back to school this semester and i have played a version sometimes albeit sloppy of rabbath technique ever since i started playing bass because of my first teacher.
He was permitted to try it and rabbath fell in love. Double bass scales and arpeggios, abrsm grades 15 from 2012. Rabbath versus simandl a comparative study for double bass. Jan 29, 2012 francois rabbath born 1931 in aleppo, syria is a contemporary french doublebass player, soloist, and composer. The vance progressive repertoire method actually dovetails neatly into the world of traditional double bass pedagogical repertoire, since the last piece introduced in book 3 is the dragonetti concerto. The electric bass and double bass are two different instruments sharing a common function. Long regarded as one of the worlds premiere schools of music, the eastman school of music offers a uniquely inspiring array of artistic, scholarly, and creative opportunities. Sturm to receive two awards from the international rabbath. I knew learning how to read and use the internet would pay off someday. This biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. Double bass solo pieces, method books, and chamber music for double upright string bass, violin, viola, and cello.
Hilgenstieler, eric, the application of contemporary double bass left hand techniques applied in the orchestra repertoire 2014. The most popular as well as hardtofind double bass solo pieces and methods, at excellent prices. Discussion in orchestral technique db started by jambirn, oct 18, 2010. This includes works originally scored for solo double bass. See also for double bass arr, scores featuring the double bass. In beirut, rabbath noticed a book being used as a prop in the window of a tailors shop. If i can express my personal opinion, i prefer grossmans idea of sound, and not the rabbath s one. Msr rabbath would do well to suggest to his publisher that a further edition be prepared with the substantial revisions suggested above made so that the next edition shall be a much better one book edition in one language only. Dr marcos machado is a brazilianamerican worldrenowned performer and teacher. At the 2017 isb convention ithaca college school of music gaia my daughter and myself in the bus going to the 2017 isb convention ithaca college school of music.
Jan 06, 2020 rabbath versus simandl a comparative study for double bass jason heaths double bass blog. Doublebassist is the high priest of the low notes selftaught and utterly unique, musician francois rabbath is a pied piper who can make the humble bass sing like an orchestra. Rabbath is surely one of the most important soloist in the world and pedagogue. The list below includes all pages in the category for double bass. Its like a perfect little pocket guide for practicing double bass. Several years later he was able to afford a move to paris.
Francois rabbath news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2020 learn how and when to remove this template message. Here is what i like about this method rabbath promises this was his first and last robbery. You cant follow the printed instructions and walk away learning somethi. The original version for bass and orchestra was premiered by rabbath with the honolulu symphony in march 2002. Sep 03, 2005 and like to know the best method to study the double bass f. Nov 26, 2006 the vance progressive repertoire method actually dovetails neatly into the world of traditional double bass pedagogical repertoire, since the last piece introduced in book 3 is the dragonetti concerto. Jul 20, 2019 francois rabbath demonstrates his crab fingering system as an alternative to traditional shifting. The main differences in rabbath s approach from that of the double bass method of franz simandl is rabbath s use of the left hand and his detailed attention to the bow arm. If i can express my personal opinion, i prefer grossmans idea of sound, and not the rabbaths one. Although the book was rabbath technique through and through rabbath himself plays on the accompanying cds i already started to see the. Double bass solo pieces and bass sheet music at quantum. A new method for double bass, books 15also known as. In rabbath s method, the entire fingerboard is divided into only six positions, defined by the location of natural harmonics on the strings.
The online course is a lifetime subscription that accesses more exercises and lessons. Playing the bass with six positions is possible by using a technique called pivoting. The older, established double bass method here is without a doubt the. Double bass solo double bass string bass grade 1, grade 2 digital download composed by renaud gruss. Double bass arco and classical bass method books, francesco petracchi simplified higher technique for double bass, francois rabbath new technique for. It was a copy of edouard nannys bass method from the 1920s roughly 20 years old at this point. Rabbath a new technique contrabass book and cd volume 1. A practical instructor for intermediate students through fifth position.
I welcome any comments or suggestions on other double bass methods or pedagogical sequences that other double bass teachers have found effective. Rabbath a new technique contrabass book and cd volume 1 published by alphonse leduc sheet music. Bass method, technique, scales and studies, instructional method, classical, educational. Open quick view dialog for carl fischer new method for the double bass book carl fischer new method for the double bass book. Franz simandl august 1, 1840 december 15, 1912 was a doublebassist and pedagogue most remembered for his book new method for the double bass, known as the simandl book, which is to this day used as a standard study of double bass technique and hand positions. Young double bass programs johnny hamil kansas city. Francois rabbath born 1931 in aleppo, syria is a contemporary french doublebass player. Im trying to fix some technique oriented things and the first thing my new teacher is having me do is start at the beginning of simandl book one and learn that. An evaluation of beginning double bass methods to establish criteria of what should be taught during the first year of study. The application of contemporary double bass left hand. We also feature music for violin, viola, cello, gamba and electric bass. The book is translated from japanese, and the translation to english is pretty perfect. Ive been playing electric bass for years, and this book was the perfect first step into upright bass.
Apr 16, 2020 he divides the bass fingerboard into six positions, based on the natural harmonics of the instrument. Featured are all the historic and contemporary forms of theses extant so beside the traditional dissertations on. Instructions for holding the double bass holding the bow position and control of the. Geddy lees big beautiful book of bass 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. My experience with it is limitedmostly from former students of rabbath, never with the man himself. Double bass arco and classical bass method books, petracchi, rabbath, reinke, rollez.
When the family moved to beirut, lebanon, rabbath had no teacher. Rabbath versus simandl jason heaths double bass blog. A survey, an examination of thirteen cello books, with each given a discussion of its distinctive characteristics 6671. Techniques such as pivot, fourfinger, lowthumb, and crab will be demonstrated using orchestral excerpts. Third position scales in f major with different fingerings 1st, 2nd, 3rd positions scale examples a study no. Hello, ive only found one online outlet for purchasing francois rabbath s method books. Reitba featuring versions with both orchestra and piano. Rabbath francois theodore front musical literature. In rabbaths method, the entire fingerboard is divided into only six positions, defined by the location of natural harmonics on the strings. I dont mean to start a fight between the two, but as a young student who has studied with teachers of both methods i was wondering if we could get a polite discussion about the pros, cons, and similarities are these two methods. Rabbath did not think the tailor would sell him the book so he stole it.
The capacity of a bassist to fully support an ensemble is something that can be. What is a good book for a beginner learning to play the. Reflections on some printed sources inovember n 2004, this journal published jeff rey solows. There are exercises for form, intonation, and more. Reflections on some printed sources inovember n 2004, this journal published jeff rey solows cello scale and arpeggio books. Pivots are often mistakenly called extensions or shifts. Double bass arco and classical bass method books, petracchi. In contrast, the new method of francois rabbath and his followers divides the double bass into six positions and navigates the notes in each of these large. Situated in the heart of downtown rochester, the home of the worldrenowned rochester philharmonic, eastmans stellar faculty, enduring legacy and entrepreneurial edge place our students at the spark point where great. Double bass curriculum eastman community music school. Following the three previous volumes, it can be used by upper beginners or intermediate players and requires some basic musical knowledge in theory and reading. It will be my first rabbath but i already have the art of the bow dvd. These variants on the tune from paganinis 24th violin caprice were inspired by and dedicated to bassist francois rabbath.
Rabbath promises this was his first and last robbery. The main difference in his approach is rabbaths use of the left hand and his. Double bass solo pieces and bass sheet music at quantum bass. Auditions for the conservatoire were to be in three days. He attempted to teach himself after discovering a bass method book by edouard nanny in a dusty old tailor shop. Home forums double bass general forums db orchestral technique.
Still doubting whether to order this or his solos for the double bassist book. Francois rabbath demonstrates his crab fingering system as an alternative to traditional shifting. Trust me in this, double bass is not a kitchen appliance or ikea furniture. He was born into a syrian family of musicians but his only instruction came from.
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