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. If theres a book that you love and feel deserves a wider audience then let me know by commenting on this post. Many of the exercises are exactly as they are in the original books. Simandl, new method for the double bass book ii cf. Simandl uses classical bass fingering ie fingers 1,2 and 4, with 3 supporting 4 up to the 12th fret. Volume 6, double bass and piano by franz simandl 10 editions published between 2014 and 2015 and held by 45 worldcat member libraries worldwide. Franz simandl august 1, december 15, 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. My first simandl preserves the original intent and musicaleducational objectives that franz simandl set forth in his etude books new method for the double bass, vol. Although the book was rabbath technique through and through. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. New method for the double bass download free pdf and. Jul 21, 2019 franz simandl august 1, december 15, 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. Teach yourself to play bass guitar at your own pace. String bass double bass sheet music book by franz simandl.
Buy new method for the double bass by franz simandl online at alibris. Carl fischer new method for the double bass book ii. The method was published about a century ago, but the one i looked at was printed in the 1980s. Nov 26, 2006 the simandl new method teaches a bass player all of the necessary skills to play orchestral music. Shop and buy new method for the double bass book ii sheet music. I discovered this book while studying with austrian bass titan and ibassmag contributor stefan redtenbacher and spent a long time working. Printed sheet music to the work new method for the double bass by franz simandl. Simandl method requires 124 fingering until the octave position. Simandl new method for the double bass book one revised by zimmermann and edited by drew written in english and japanese text. Simandl studied at the prague conservatory with josef hrabe before becoming the principal bassist in the vienna court opera orchestra. I still have my book and simandl method remains widely in use with school and professional symphonies today. 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. Part one of a threepart series, this book introduces music theory, scales and chords.
Simandl set forth in his etude books, new method for the double bass and 30 etudes. In the 2nd post on unusual instructional books for electric bassists part 1 can be found here were examining the benefits of franz simandls new method for the double bass i discovered this book while studying with austrian bass titan and ibassmag contributor stefan redtenbacher and spent a long time working through it on electric bass years before i ever touched a double bass. Franz simandl franz simandl august 1, december 15, 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. This 1984 edition of the highly acclaimed method features extensive editorial notes by lucas drew, in both english and japanese. Documents are cleaned, cropped, and straightened before printing on modern, acidfree paper. 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. The book covers lots of intricate details that one doesnt usually find in the typical music book. New method for the double bassbook 2 new method for the double bassbook 2 simandldrew carl fischer llc view details.
Simandl died in 1912, and the most recent, zimmermandrew edition came out in 1984. The capacity of a bassist to fully support an ensemble is something that can be. Simandl hey, im new here and have been happy to read a good deal of posts in support of both simandl and rabbath methods. This collection of 30 etudes ranges from basic to complex in scope and in difficulty. Nov 03, 2011 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. New method for the double bass new method for the double bass franz simandl ed. The new method for the double bass by franz simandl will always have an important place in the history of double bass pedagogy. The simandl method is a very common and wellrespected methodology for learning the instrument with a teacher, and the full method book features etudes which are short compositions for solo instrument, intended as exercises as part of the program. 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.
Rabbath versus simandl jason heaths double bass blog. This is a performers reprint, which is a digital reprint of historical editions. New method for the double bass book i composed by franz simandl, edited by f. Franz simandls bass books are still even though they are over a. Imo simandl is definently the basis of double bass technique and one great method for learning the fingerboard. If you ask, i will always suggest that you start your upright bass adventures by studying with an experienced and schooled teacher. Franz simandl 18401912 was a doublebassist and pedagogue most remembered for his book new method for the double bass. The electric bass and double bass are two different instruments sharing a common function. From the octave position 7th if memory serves me simandl requires 123 fingering. Unorthodox instructionals part 2 franz simandls new method. However, there are areas where the studies started at a level of difficulty, which made it unrealistic for use by young. Vintage the new mel bay modern guitar method internationally acclaimed. Aug 27, 2019 franz simandl august 1, december 15, 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. Rabbath versus simandl a comparative study for double bass.
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Those atonal, grinding exercises that i groused about earlier are actually exactly what we bass players do in orchestra much of the time, and being able to read all of those accidentals across the strings is an absolutely essential skill for bass. 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. I remember people on talkbass not liking it as much for electric bass, but i think its looked at as the double bassist s equivalent of the suzuki method for violin. Franz simandl was a doublebassist and pedagogue most remembered for his book new method for the double bass, known as the. Franz simandl 30 etudes with 4 accompaniment tracks at. Imagine my surprise when i received an email from john goldsby informing me that said blog post was getting a shoutout in bass player magazine clang.
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O492 new method for the double bass english and japanese. Order books and transcriptions in easytodownload pdf form. I still have my book and simandl method remains widely in use. O492 new method for the double bass english and japanese text book 1 simandl english and japanese edition f. He also names the positions in a classical way eg 3rd position is at the 5th fret. Im always interested to hear about different methods that have helped people develop musically. Nov 25, 2019 franz simandl august 1, december 15, 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. But you can also use them for bass guitar, your reading, technique and. An indispensable resource for students of the bass. Upright bass method and study books, simandl, hrabe, solo music, montanari, etudes, 8006002689, lowest prices. Usually ships in 17 business days depending on stock level. My first simandl preserves the original intent and musicaleducational. Thirty etudes for double bass by franz simandl, paperback.
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