Detail 01
Bass School
Written for upright double bass, with bowing and position work that does not transfer to electric bass.
Product detailSKU #1273887985765
AlfredSuzuki Bass School Volume 1 (Book)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Volume 1 of the Suzuki method for double bass, bass part. For a beginning bass student studying with a Suzuki teacher.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students starting double bass in a Suzuki program
- School orchestra bass beginners working with an instructor
- Bass teachers stocking the first volume of the sequence
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Electric bass players — this is written for orchestral double bass
- Self-teaching adults who want detailed written instruction
- Students already reading fluently past first position
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Volume 1
First book in the sequence. Assumes no prior playing and starts from the beginning.
Detail 03
Bass part only
The student's book. Piano accompaniment for these pieces is published separately.
Detail 04
Suzuki method
Listening-and-imitation approach led by a teacher, so there is less written explanation than a standard method book.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Piano accompaniment is a separate book, not included
- 02Confirm the student plays upright bass, not electric
- 03Ask the teacher whether they also want the reference recording
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this work for electric bass?
No. It is written for orchestral double bass, including bowing and left-hand positions specific to that instrument.
02Is a CD included?
This is the printed bass part. Suzuki recordings are sold separately.
03Is the piano accompaniment in this book?
No. The accompaniment for Bass School Volume 1 is published as a separate book.
04Can a total beginner start here?
Yes, Volume 1 assumes no prior playing. It is designed for use with a Suzuki teacher rather than for self-study.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
