Grundlagen des Kontrabassspiels: Jiří Hudec - Methodik & Fotodokumentation – Šašinková Eva (2021)

Fundamentals of Double Bass Playing – a unique book that contains essential information about double bass playing. The book is based on the methodology of Professor Jiří Hudec, an educator at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. It describes all the didactic methods of teaching double bass playing, supplemented by illustrative photographs from Mr. Jiří Hudec. He was a member of the Czech Philharmonic for almost 44 years, serving as the solo double bassist for 28 years. The book contains more than 120 color photographs and illustrations by Mr. Pavel Hudec. It is intended for double bass students who are just starting out, as well as for teachers at music schools. Contents: INTRODUCTION – Outline of the publication FIRST SECTION – Getting to know the instrument, specifics and terms (double bass, double bass bow, description of the double bass and bow, preparation for double bass playing, peculiarities of double bass playing, notation, basic concepts). SECOND SECTION – Double bass posture and bow hold (bow hold,...