Základy hry na kontrabas: Jiří Hudec - metodika s fotodokumentací – Šašinková Eva (2020)

The Basics of Playing the Double Bass – a unique book that contains essential information about playing the double bass. It is based on the methodology of Prof. Jiří Hudec, a teacher at the AMU in Prague and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. All teaching methods for playing the double bass are described in the book and supplemented with illustrative photographs by Jiří Hudec, a solo double bassist and long-time leader of the double bass section of the Czech Philharmonic. The book contains over 120 color photographs and illustrations by Pavel Hudec. It is intended for beginner double bass players and ZUŠ teachers. Contents: INTRODUCTION - Structure of the publication PART ONE - Introduction to the instrument, specifics, and terms (Double Bass, Double Bass Bow, Description of the Double Bass and Bow, Preparation for Playing the Instrument, Specifics of Double Bass Playing, Notation for Double Bass, Basic Terms). PART TWO - Holding the instrument and bow (Holding the Bow, Position of the Right Hand, Placement of the Frog in the Palm, Fingers on the Bow, Wrist Movement, Holding the Instrument, Adjusting the Endpin - Height of the Instrument, Contact Point of the Instrument and Player's Body, Position of the Left Hand, Accessibility of the Bow for Contact with All Strings). PART THREE - Basics of Playing the Double Bass (Right Hand - Basics, Basic Wrist Movement, Contact Point...