Thousands of young string students have developed a life-long love of music through this imaginative series. Three volumes cover proper bowing technique, note values and rhythms, and technique-building exercises. Includes ensembles parts for many of the lessons. Learn More

Thousands of young string students have developed a life-long love of music through this imaginative series. Three volumes cover proper bowing technique, note values and rhythms, and technique-building exercises. Includes ensembles parts for many of the lessons. Learn More

Teach bass with the popular Suzuki Bass School. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the "mother-tongue" approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school, such as the Suzuki Bass School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in a private studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and works with their Suzuki bass teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person. This Suzuki piano accompaniment book aids in Suzuki bass lessons. Titles: How High the Moon & Ornithology (Lewis/Parker and Harris, arr. Rebeck) * Apres un Reve (After a Dream) (Fauré, piano acc. Preucil) * Sonata in G Major (Adagio, Allegro, Grave, Allegro) (Marcello, piano acc. Harbold) * Tenor Clef Preparation * Tambourin (Rameau, piano acc. Harbold) * Canon a due (Gabrielli, transcribed by Fanelli) * Aria from Rigoletto (Verdi) * Concerto in F Major, Allegro moderato (Capuzzi, acc. arr. Harbold, cadenza by Rebeck). For a complete list of the most recent printings by AMPV number, go to alfred.com/suzuki. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. Learn More

The Art of Double Bass Playing is the result of a collaboration between Warren Benfield, an outstanding bassist/teacher and James Seay Dean, Jr., Associate Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, a skilled writer/editor. Warren Benfield started his professional career in 1934 as the youngest member of the Minneapolis Symphony. Moving on to the St. Louis Symphony as principal bass and then to the Philadelphia Orchestra as co-principal bass, he joined the Chicago Symphony in 1949 where he remained until his retirement in 1987. Benfield has always been dedicated to teaching, and during his years with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, he was on the faculties of Northwestern University and DePaul University. He has also given many master classes and lectures, including two in China. Since retiring, he is continuing to teach a few students at the American Conservatory and at Chicago's Merit School for underprivileged children, which focuses on the arts. Benfield's particular aim is to teach the approach of the double bass from a musical, as well as a technical standpoint. Learn More

Teach bass with the popular Suzuki Bass School. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the "mother-tongue" approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school, such as the Suzuki Bass School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in a private studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and works with their Suzuki bass teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person. This Suzuki book is integral for Suzuki Bass lessons. Titles: How High the Moon & Ornithology (Lewis/Parker and Harris, arr. Rebeck) * Apres un Reve (After a Dream) (Fauré, piano acc. Preucil) * Sonata in G Major (Adagio, Allegro, Grave, Allegro) (Marcello, piano acc. Harbold) * Tenor Clef Preparation * Tambourin (Rameau, piano acc. Harbold) * Canon a due (Gabrielli, transcribed by Fanelli) * Aria from Rigoletto (Verdi) * Concerto in F Major, Allegro moderato (Capuzzi, acc. arr. Harbold, cadenza by Rebeck). For a complete list of the most recent printings by AMPV number, go to alfred.com/suzuki. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. Learn More

Teach Bass with the popular Suzuki Bass School. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the "mother-tongue" approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school, such as the Suzuki Bass School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in a private studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and works with their Suzuki bass teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person. This Suzuki Book is integral for Suzuki Bass lessons. Titles: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Variations and Theme (Suzuki) * Lightly Row (Folk Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * May Song (Folk Song) * Song of the Wind (Folk Song) * O Come, Little Children (Folk Song) * Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations (Suzuki) * Lightly Row (Folk Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * Chatter with the Angels (Spiritual) * Song of the Wind (Folk Song) * May Song (Folk Song) * French Folk Song (Folk Song) * O Come, Little Children (Folk Song) * Lament (Bohemian Folk Song) * Perpetual Motion (Suzuki) * Allegretto (Suzuki) * Allegro (Suzuki) * The Little Fiddle (German Folk Song). For a complete list of the most recent printings by AMPV number, go to alfred.com/suzuki. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection. Learn More

Teach bass with the popular Suzuki Bass School. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the "mother-tongue" approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school, such as the Suzuki Bass School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in a private studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and works with their Suzuki bass teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person. This Suzuki piano accompaniment book aids in Suzuki bass lessons. Titles: Theme from the Mahler Symphony No. 1 (Mahler) * Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus (Handel) * Die Meistersinger (Wagner) * Tempo di Polacca (Simandl) * Gavotte (Bach) * La Cinquantaine (Gabriel-Marie) * Humoresque (Dvorák) * Sonata in E Minor (Marcello) * Two Octave Major and Relative Minor Scales. For a complete list of the most recent printings by AMPV number, go to alfred.com/suzuki. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. Learn More

Teach bass with the popular Suzuki Bass School. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the "mother-tongue" approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school, such as the Suzuki Bass School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in a private studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and works with their Suzuki bass teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person. This Suzuki Book & CD is integral for Suzuki bass lessons. The CD features recordings by Gary Karr, accompanied by Harmon Lewis. Titles: Moon over the Ruined Castle (Taki) * Minuet No. 2 (Bach) * Ode to Joy (Beethoven) * Andantino (Enjoyable Morning) (Suzuki) * Trilling Waltz (Dixon) * Sweet Georgia Brown (Bernie, Pinkard, Casey) * Largo from the New World Symphony (Dvorák) * Bourrée (Handel) * Gavotte (Gossec) * So What (Davis) * A Gaelic Melody (Minkler, arr. Dixon) * L'Elephant (Saint-Saëns) * Scherzo (Webster). For a complete list of the most recent printings by AMPV number, go to alfred.com/suzuki. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. Learn More

Teach bass with the popular Suzuki Bass School. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the "mother-tongue" approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school, such as the Suzuki Bass School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in a private studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and works with their Suzuki bass teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person. This Suzuki Book & CD is integral for Suzuki bass lessons. The CD features recordings by Gary Karr, accompanied by Harmon Lewis. Titles: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star: Variations and Theme (Suzuki) * Lightly Row (Folk Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * May Song (Folk Song) * Song of the Wind (Folk Song) * O Come, Little Children (Folk Song) * Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations (Suzuki) * Lightly Row (Folk Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * Chatter with the Angels (Spiritual) * Song of the Wind (Folk Song) * May Song (Folk Song) * French Folk Song (Folk Song) * O Come, Little Children (Folk Song) * Lament (Bohemian Folk Song) * Perpetual Motion (Suzuki) * Allegretto (Suzuki) * Allegro (Suzuki) * The Little Fiddle (German Folk Song). For a complete list of the most recent printings by AMPV number, go to alfred.com/suzuki. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. The International editions include an updated title page that designates the book as the International Edition. Learn More