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Double bass, not bass guitar
Written for upright: bass clef, positions, and bowing. Very little of it maps onto a fretted electric.
Product detailSKU #1302553613498
Carl FischerNew Method For The Double Bass Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A print double bass method at $37.99. A structured beginner course for upright bass, or a single book a teacher can assign to a new student.
Strong match
Who this is for
- New upright students starting at open strings and bow hold
- School orchestra players needing a book their teacher assigns
- Adult beginners moving from bass guitar to upright
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Electric bass guitar players — the technique doesn't transfer
- Players who read tab rather than bass-clef notation
- Advanced bassists hunting orchestral excerpts or difficult etudes
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.
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Method book, not repertoire
Sequenced exercises to work through in order rather than tunes you pick and choose.
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$37.99
Course-length pricing. Expect months of material, not a single piece you finish in a week.
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Entry-level starting point
Assumes no prior reading, so an intermediate player skips a substantial early section.
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Editor's fingerings and bowings
Those markings are one interpretation. A teacher will often pencil in different ones.
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Print format
Lies open on a stand and takes pencil marks; nothing to play along with.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Book only — no bass, bow, rosin, or stand included
- 02Upright players read standing, so you need a tall stand
- 03Ask your teacher first; orchestra programs often assign one specific method
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this work for electric bass guitar?
Not really. It teaches upright technique — bow arm, left-hand positions, orchestral reading. A bass guitar method is the right purchase instead.
02Do I need a bow?
Double bass methods generally cover both arco and pizzicato, so a bow and rosin are worth having before you start.
03Is it for absolute beginners?
Yes. It builds from fundamentals in sequence, so no prior reading or playing experience is required.
04Can I use it without a teacher?
Partly. Left-hand position and bow arm are hard to self-correct on upright. Even occasional lessons prevent habits that take years to undo.
