River Song (Richard Meyer) for String Orchestra Regular ABRSM selected pieces (Double Bass

ABRSM selected pieces (Double Bass 2010):

concentrate on 01-2-3-4 and 01-2-34 finger patterns and include the augmented 2nd between the 1st and 2nd fingers

Christmas Medley (While shepherds watched their flocks

Part 2: Second position

River Song (Richard Meyer) for String Orchestra Regular ABRSM selected pieces (Double BassRiver Song, by Richard Meyer, is an excellent way for your students to develop their legato playing. The original folk like melody is gently passed from section to section (even the Basses are featured!), giving the piece the feel of a slow journey of discovery down a sleepy, isolated waterway. The piece includes some simple shifting into upper positions for violin 1, cello, and bass and interesting and imaginative accompaniments throughout. Perfect