The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich & varied B&H catalogue of classical, contemporary & educational repertoire. Carefully selected by Cathy Elliott, this practical anthology provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 4 double bassist and creates the perfect package for teaching, exam preparation and performance.Each volume contains:
* Pieces & short studies, each complemented by a useful practice and performance tip
* grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises
* brand new sight-reading activities
* newly-commissioned aural awareness tasks
* a piano accompaniment booklet
Packaged with a CD of full performance demonstrations, piano backing tracks, and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources. Set for ABRSM Examination 2020-23 Double Bass Grade 4 (List A: Henry VIII & List C: Macmillan or Porter)
Hamblen - Reverie
Handel - Hornpipe [Water Music] - duet
Henry VIII attrib. - Pastime with good company
Kirkpatrick - Back to St. Louis
Macmillan - Barn Dance [Northern Skies]
Marcello - Sonata no.3: Largo & Allegro
McDonagh - Bass Tango
Mendelssohn - Intermezzo [Midsummer Night's Dream] - duet
Piazzolla - Vuelvo al Sur
Pogson - Ska-Face
Porter, Rona - Queen's Park Rag
Schlemuller - Forward, March!
Stanfield & Barlow - Thursday's Child; Saturday's Child