Bass School Volume
1
Bass Part Revised Edition
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FOREWORI) This volume of Suzuki Bass School is the product of years of research conducted by various double bass teachers of the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
In the past few decades, a significant number of teachers of young bassists have chosen to initiate leffhand instruction at the neck block. Many other teachers prefer the more traditional method of beginning instruction at the first position. This revised version of Suzuki Bass School, Volume 1, is designed to accommodate both approaches. The optional repertoire marked A-F is presented for those who wish to begin the lefr hand pedagogy at the neck block. For those who prefer the traditional approach and for those who have completed the optional unit, instruction should begin or continue with the "Twinkle Variations" in first position.
-The
Bass Committee of the Suzuki Association of the Americas
INTRODUCTION FORTHE STUDENT: This material is part of the worldwide Suzuki Method of teaching. Companion recordings should be used with these publications. In addition, there are piano accompaniment books that go along with this material. teacher, a great deal of ongoing education is required. Your national Suzuki association provides this for its membership. Teachers are encouraged to become members of their national Suzuki associations and maintain a teacher training schedule, in order to remain current, via institutes, short-term programs and long-tenn programs. You are also encouraged to
FORTHE TEACHER.. In order to be an effective Suzuki
join the International Suzuki Association. FOR THE PARENT: Credentials are essential for any teacher you choose. We recommend you ask your teacher for his or her credentials, especially those relating to training in the Suzuki Method. The Suzuki Method experience should be a positive one. where there exists a wonderful, fostering relationship between child, parent and teacher. So choosing the right teacher is of the utmost importance. In order to obtain more information about the Suzuki Method, please contact your country's Suzuki Association; the International Suzuki Association at 3-10-15 Fukashi, Matsumoto City 390, Japan; The Suzuki Association of the Americas, P.O. Box 17310, Boulder, Colorado 80308; or Summy-Birchard Inc., c/o Warner Bros. Publications, 15800 N.W. 48th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33014, for current Associations' addresses.
CONTENTS Introduction........... E tr tr E tr E LU A E E tr tr A E tr m m M E
TWinkle, Ttvinkle, Little Star Variations, S.
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Lightly Row, FoIk Song
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Song May Song, Folk \ong........ Song of the Wind, Fotk Song O Come, Little Children, Fotk Song Go Tell Aunt Rhody, Folk
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Song Go Telt Aunt Rhody, FoIk Song Chatter With the Angets,5piritua1............... Song of the Wind, Fotk Song May Song , Folk iong........ French Folk Song, Folk Song ....... O Come, Little Children, Fotk Song Lament, Bohemian Fotk Song Perpetual Motion, S. Suzuki.. A[egretto, S. Suzuki A[egro, S. Suzuki The Little Fiddle, German Folk Song
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