Music Theory for Double Bass – Book 4
From £3.85
The fourth workbook in the Music Theory for Double Bass series, written specifically for double bass players. This 40-page book revises key material from the previous three books before introducing new topics that consolidate and extend students’ understanding. This theory work reflects what students are learning in their lessons, ensuring that new ideas remain purposeful and clearly connected to practical playing. Designed to support confident progression and increasing independence.
Description
Music Theory for Double Bass – Book 4 continues the six-book series designed especially for double bass students progressing through the early grades.
The book opens with the introduction of second-finger notes, extending students’ understanding of tone and semitone spacing on the fingerboard and strengthening their awareness of pitch relationships. Focused revision of key concepts from the previous three books follows, before new topics are introduced to consolidate and deepen understanding in a carefully sequenced progression.
New material is presented in the context of the double bass, ensuring that ideas connect directly with practical playing. By aligning theory with instrumental study, learning remains purposeful and clearly structured.
Clear explanations and thoughtfully designed exercises support increasing independence. Activities are varied and carefully graded, enabling most learners to work confidently with minimal guidance from a teacher or parent. Key ideas are revisited and extended to strengthen accuracy and refine understanding.
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 satisfying and motivating stage in learning music theory.
In Book 4, students explore:
- New – 2nd finger notes
- New – Enharmonic notes
- New – Drawing beams
- New – G, D, A, E, C, F and Bb majors
- New – Writing major scales
- New – Triads and tonic triads
- New – Arpeggios
- Notes on the double bass
- Finger numbers
- Time signatures
- Key signatures
- Dotted notes
- Tones and semitones
- More Performance directions
This book strengthens and extends understanding as students continue their progression 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.
Additional information
| Format | |
|---|---|
| Instrument | |
| Level | |
| ISBN | 979-0-708158-36-3 |
PDF Licence:
The PDF edition is licensed for use only by the purchaser or for teaching / study with one student. Please don’t print additional copies or share, forward or distribute the file to others — your support helps sustain independent music publishing. If additional students require access, please purchase further copies or see my Studio Licence options.
Related products
-
Music Theory for Violin – Book 4
From £3.85Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Music Theory for Viola – Book 4
From £3.85Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Music Theory for Cello – Book 3
From £3.85Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Music Theory for Violin – Book 2
From £3.85Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page