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Double Bass Techniques and Repertoire

The document discusses the double bass instrument, including its playing styles using the bow or pizzicato technique, considerations for playing and performing such as body position and amplification, and the various genres and ensembles it is used in such as classical, jazz, and popular music styles. The double bass is played with the bow or by plucking the strings and is used in a variety of musical settings like solo works, chamber music, orchestras, bass-only ensembles, big bands, combos, and different folk music styles.

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Double Bass Techniques and Repertoire

The document discusses the double bass instrument, including its playing styles using the bow or pizzicato technique, considerations for playing and performing such as body position and amplification, and the various genres and ensembles it is used in such as classical, jazz, and popular music styles. The double bass is played with the bow or by plucking the strings and is used in a variety of musical settings like solo works, chamber music, orchestras, bass-only ensembles, big bands, combos, and different folk music styles.

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THE DOUBLE BASS

DESCRIPCION
PLAYING STYLE

BOW FINGERS
Plucking the strings
(PIZZICATO)

ROSIN
PLAYING AND PERFORMING CONSIDERATIONS

BODY AND HAND POSITION


AMPLIFICATION
• CLASSICAL MUSIC

REPERTOIRE

 SOLO WORKS  CHAMBER MUSIC

ORCHESTRA  ENSEMBLES MADE UP ONLY


WITH DOUBLE BASSES
• JAZZ MUSIC
AGRUPATIONS

 BIG BAND

 COMBOS(Trio,Quartet,Quintet…)
• POPULAR MUSIC

AMERICAN: Rock and Roll, Country, Blue Grass

SPANISH FOLK MUSIC:


Flamenco

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