Music Theory for Double Bass – Book 3

Description

Music Theory for Double Bass – Book 3 continues the six-book series designed especially for students in the early stages of learning the double bass.

The book opens with a concise revision of key concepts from Books 1 and 2 before introducing new topics that broaden and deepen students’ understanding in a carefully sequenced progression.

New material is presented in the context of the double bass, ensuring that ideas connect directly with what students are learning in their lessons. By aligning theory work with practical playing, the learning feels more purposeful and easier to apply.

Clear explanations and well-structured exercises support steady progress. Activities are varied and thoughtfully graded, enabling most learners to work independently with minimal guidance from a teacher or parent. Key ideas are revisited in a variety of ways and developed to strengthen accuracy and confidence.

Friendly characters Presto, Bravo and Primo continue to guide students through the material, adding encouragement and personality along the way. Engaging tasks make this a rewarding and motivating stage in learning music theory.

In Book 3, students explore:

• New – Semiquavers and their rests
• New – Dotted notes
• New – Tones and semitones
• New – Tied notes and slurs
• New – More performance directions
• Space and line notes
• Time values
• Notes by step
• Time signatures
• Key signatures
• Accidentals
• Notes on all four strings

This book consolidates and develops students’ understanding as they progress steadily towards Grade 1 theory level and beyond.

Ideal for use in individual lessons, beginner classes, or for guided home study.

PDF Edition Licence:
The PDF version is licensed for individual use only (one student). If you require copies for multiple students, please see our Studio Licence options or view the full terms here.