Fantasy Pieces for Double Bass by Derek Bourgeois is a collection of nine unaccompanied pieces for Double Bass, designed to explore a wide range of technical and musical challenges. Originally conceived as audition material for the National Youth Orchestra, the collection is suitable for advanced players, with a difficulty level ranging from slightly difficult to diploma standard.

The collection comprises five longer pieces and four shorter pieces, each addressing different aspects of instrumental technique and musical interpretation within a compact structure. The contrasting tempos, rhythms and musical characters provide opportunities to develop articulation, phrasing, technical control and expressive performance.

Key Features:

• Nine unaccompanied pieces by Derek Bourgeois
• Written specifically for Double Bass
• Originally conceived as National Youth Orchestra audition material
• Five longer pieces and four shorter pieces
• Slightly difficult to diploma standard
• Explores a wide range of technical and musical challenges
• Develops articulation, phrasing, rhythmic precision and expressive playing
• Suitable for advanced study, auditions and solo performance
• No piano accompaniment required

Fantasy Pieces for Double Bass provides advanced players with a varied and challenging collection of solo repertoire, combining technical development with opportunities for musical expression and interpretation.

The tunes are:

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• 55mm by 210mm
• All major key signatures with their relative minor keys
• Staff note names for lines and spaces
• Ideal for musicians, students and teachers
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