Detail 01
Book 3 in the series
Assumes the first two books are done. Starting here skips foundational position and bowing work.
Product detailSKU #1281539726374
Hal LeonardEssential Technique for Strings - Double Bass 3 Book/Online Audio
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The Korena take
Third-level double bass method book from Hal Leonard's Essential Technique for Strings series, with online audio. For players who finished the first two books.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School orchestra bassists moving past the first two method books
- Private students needing graded material between lessons
- Practicing at home with play-along audio instead of an accompanist
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners — this is the third book, not the first
- Electric bass players; this is orchestral double bass
- Anyone wanting tab instead of standard notation
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
Double bass specific
Written in bass clef for upright fingering and bow technique. Not interchangeable with the violin or cello editions.
Detail 03
Online audio included
Access code in the book streams or downloads the tracks. You practice with accompaniment rather than a metronome alone.
Detail 04
Essential Technique for Strings
The continuation line after Essential Elements. Same series structure, so books line up across a full string section.
Detail 05
$12.99 print book
A physical book that lies on a stand. No app subscription, no per-seat license.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Audio is accessed online with a code; no CD in the package
- 02Bass, bow, rosin and a stand are all separate purchases
- 03Check with the teacher which book number the class is actually on
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for upright bass or bass guitar?
Upright double bass. It is part of a string orchestra series and uses arco and pizzicato technique on the acoustic instrument.
02Do I need Book 1 and 2 first?
Yes. This is the third book in a graded sequence and builds directly on material covered earlier in the series.
03Does it come with a CD?
No. The audio is online, reached through a code included with the book, so you stream or download it.
04Can my violin-playing friend use the same book?
No. Each instrument has its own edition. The violin part is a separate book with the same series title.
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Full specifications
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