DOUBLE BASS (Subject Code: 06)

The set pieces in this syllabus are valid from 2010 until further notice. Revised scale and sight-reading requirements will take effect from 1 January 2012.

Double Bass GRADE 1

THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C. Pieces in rst position are indicated by , those in half position by , while the remaining pieces can be played in either position:
LIST A

1 Anon. Estonian Lament to the Moon (in either key) Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1, arr. Slatford (ABRSM ) 2 Blow Gavott (from Musicks Hand-maid) 3 Anon. German The More the Merrier. No. 67 from Ready Steady Go, arr. Elliott (Bartholomew 502: piano accomp. published separately, 502a) 4 Shinichi Suzuki Allegretto. No. 11 from Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 1, Revised Edition (AlfredSummy-Birchard 0370S/FM Distribution: piano accomp. published separately, 0372S ) 5 Trad. John Grumlie, arr. Elliott. P. 25 from The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 3 (Boosey & Hawkes/ MDS: piano accomp. published separately) 6 Trad. Peruvian Dance Tune. Amazing Solos for Double Bass, arr. Schoeld (Boosey & Hawkes/MDS )
LIST B

1 Catherine Elliott Carnival Waltz. P. 4 from The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 3 (Boosey & Hawkes/ MDS: piano accomp. published separately) 2 Tony Osborne Bass Bridges of Paris or Alpen Song: No. 14 or No. 18 from The Really Easy Bass Book (Faber) 3 Michael Rose Ballad II Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1, arr. Slatford (ABRSM ) 4 Schumann A Little Piece (from Op. 68) 5 Taki Moon Over the Ruined Castle. No. 8 from Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 2, Revised Edition (AlfredSummyBirchard 0371S/FM Distribution: piano accomp. published separately, 0374S ) 6 Tchaikovsky Old French Song, arr. Nelson. P. 27 from The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 4 (Boosey & Hawkes/MDS: piano accomp. published separately)

LIST C

1 Anon. Corn Rigs Quadrille Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1, 2 Steve Berry A Little Blue (without improvisation) arr. Slatford (ABRSM ) 3 T. Morley Now is the month of Maying(in either key) 4 I. Carroll Gigue: from Five Simple Pieces (Stainer & Bell 2310 ) 5 Tony Osborne And Y Not: No. 22 from The Really Easy Bass Book (Faber) 6 Regner Lied des Schlafes: No. 5 from Kontra-Spass (Schott KBB 11/MDS ) 7 Trad. Hatikvah, arr. Elliott. P. 22 from The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 3 (Boosey & Hawkes/MDS: piano accomp. published separately)

solo or accomp. accomp. solo or accomp. accomp. accomp. accomp. solo or accomp.

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS*: from memory, in the keys specied in one of the following groups chosen by the candidate: GROUP I: Bb major; A minor (one octave) GROUP II: G major; B minor (one octave) Scales: in the keys of the chosen group above (minor in harmonic form only): separate bows, rhythm as second example in Cello Grade 1 Arpeggios: the common chords of the keys in the chosen group above for the range indicated: separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 1 SIGHT-READING*: a short piece in simple time within the keys, notes and overall range of the scale requirements set for this grade. Some accidentals, dotted and tied notes may be included. See also p. 7. AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE*: see pp. 56 and 57

* Published by ABRSM (Scale requirements, Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, Specimen Aural Tests)

Available December 2009

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Double Bass GRADE 2

THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:
LIST A

1 attrib. J. S. Bach Musette (BWV Anh. II 126). The Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook for Double Bass, arr. P. 9 from Elliott (Bartholomew 009: piano accomp. published 2 Petzold Minuet in D (BWV Anh. II 114). separately, 009a) P. 3 from 3 Boccherini Minuetto (from String Quartet, Op. 24 No. 4). Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1, arr. Slatford (ABRSM ) 4 Handel Gavotte, arr. Elliott (upper line). P. 10 from The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 4 (Boosey & 5 Trad. English Greensleeves, arr. Elliott. P. 26 from Hawkes/MDS: piano accomp. published separately) 6 Mozart Passe-pied (observing repeats). No. 9 from La Contrebasse classique, Vol. A, arr. Dehant (Combre C05440/ UMP )

LIST B

1 Beethoven Andante cantabile (from String Quartet, Op. 18 No. 5) Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1, 2 Michael Rose Ballad I arr. Slatford (ABRSM ) 3 Rodgers & Hammerstein Edelweiss (from The Sound of Music). No. 50 from Abracadabra Double Bass, Book 1, arr. Lillywhite et al. (Black: piano accomp. published separately) 4 Schubert Two German Dances, arr. Nelson (omitting DC ). P. 23 from The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 4 (Boosey & Hawkes/MDS: piano accomp. published separately) 5 Schumann The Merry Peasant (The Happy Farmer). P. 18 (arr. Elliott) from The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 4 (Boosey & Hawkes/MDS: piano accomp. published separately) or No. 7 from Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 2, Revised Edition (AlfredSummy-Birchard 0371S/FM Distribution: piano accomp. published separately, 0374S ) 6 Weber Ecossaise (upper line, observing repeats). P. 7 from Technitunes for Double Bass, arr. Nelson and Elliott (Boosey & Hawkes/MDS: piano accomp. published separately)
LIST C

1 Arlen & Harburg Were off to see the Wizard (from The Wizard of Oz). No. 70 from Abracadabra Double Bass, Book 1, arr. Lillywhite et al. (Black: piano accomp. published separately) 2 Christopher Field Ladye Broomleigh Her Pavane. No. 45 from Yorke Studies for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Yorke YE0022/Spartan Press) 3 Trad. Scottish Ye Banks and Braes, arr. Slatford. No. 73 from 4 Herz Galoppe Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1, arr. Slatford (ABRSM ) 5 Giles Swayne Lazybones 6 Regner Maitanz: No. 2 from Kontra-Spass (Schott KBB 11/MDS ) 7 Trad. March of the Kings, arr. Elliott. P. 25 from The Essential String Method, Double Bass Book 4 (Boosey & Hawkes/MDS: piano accomp. published separately)

accomp. solo solo accomp. accomp. accomp. solo or accomp.

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS*: from memory, in the following keys: F, Bb majors; E, A minors (one octave) Scales: in the above keys (minors in harmonic form only): (i) separate bows, rhythm as second example in Cello Grade 1 (ii) slurred, with two quavers to a bow, as example in Cello Grade 1 Arpeggios: the common chords of the above keys for the range indicated: separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 1 SIGHT-READING*: a short piece in simple time within the keys, notes and overall range of the scale requirements set for this grade. Some accidentals, dotted and tied notes may be included. See also p. 7. AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE*: see pp. 56 and 57

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Double Bass GRADE 3

THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:
LIST A

1 Azas Menuet. No. 22 from La Contrebasse classique, Vol. A, arr. Dehant (Combre C05440/UMP ) 2 attrib. J. S. Bach First Minuet in D minor (BWV Anh. II 121) (observing 1st repeat). P. 9 from The Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook for Double Bass, arr. Elliott (Bartholomew 009: piano accomp. published separately, 009a) 3 L. Couperin Menuet de Poitou (omitting DC) Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1, 4 Lully Air and Chaconne (from Le bourgeois gentilhomme) arr. Slatford (ABRSM ) 5 Gerhard Deutschmann Menuett and Trio. No. 9 from Yorke Solos for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Yorke YE0087/Spartan Press) 6 Mozart Allegro (K. 3). No. 2 from Subterranean Solos, arr. Hartley (Bartholomew 006: piano accomp. published separately, 006a)

LIST B

1 Grieg Norwegian Dance (Op. 35). No. 5 from Subterranean Solos, arr. Hartley (Bartholomew 006: piano accomp. published separately, 006a) 2 Gurlitt Voyage de nuit. No. 20 from La Contrebasse classique, Vol. A, arr. Dehant (Combre C05440/UMP ) 3 Sheila Joynes The Old Sea Dog. No. 52 from Bass is Best! Yorke Mini-Bass Book 2, arr. Emery and Barratt (Yorke YE0098/Spartan Press) 4 John Merle Mummers (Danse grotesque). Festival Performance Solos String Bass (Carl Fischer BF5/MDS: piano accomp. published separately, BF6 ) 5 Schumann Melody (from Op. 68). Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1, arr. Slatford (ABRSM ) 6 Verdi Grand March (from Ada). Amazing Solos for Double Bass, arr. Schoeld (Boosey & Hawkes/MDS )
LIST C

1 Aprile Solfeggio No. 3 (upper part) (ornaments optional ). Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 1, arr. Slatford (ABRSM) 2 Frederick Boaden Prelude: 1st movt from Petite Suite (Yorke YEC47358/Spartan Press) 3 Teppo Hauta-aho Scott: 3rd movt from Jazz Sonatine [No. 1]. No. 1 from Hauta-aho Pizzicato Pieces, Book 1 (Recital Music RM097/Spartan Press) 4 Mozart, trans. Hindemith O Iso ed Osiro. Hindemith Stcke fr Kontrabass solo (Schott ED 8378/MDS) 5 Tony Osborne Bassa Nova (pizz or arco or combination): No. 3 from Junior Jazz Book 1 (Recital Music RM037/Spartan Press) 6 Michael Rose Jumbo Rag: from A Sketchbook for Double Bass (ABRSM) 7 David Tutt Spanish Dance. No. 8 from Bass is Best! Yorke Mini-Bass Book 2, arr. Emery and Barratt (Yorke YE0098/Spartan Press)

solo or accomp. accomp. solo solo accomp. accomp. accomp.

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS*: from memory: Scales: in the keys specied in one of the following groups chosen by the candidate (minors in melodic or harmonic form at candidates choice): GROUP I: F, G, A, Bb majors; A, B minors (one octave) GROUP II: G, A, D majors; G, A, D minors (one octave) (i) separate bows, rhythm as second example in Cello Grade 1 (ii) slurred, with two quavers to a bow, as example in Cello Grade 1 (iii) pizzicato Arpeggios: the common chords of the keys specied in the group corresponding with that chosen by the candidate above for the range indicated: GROUP I: F, G, A, Bb majors; E, F #, B minors (one octave) GROUP II: G, A, D majors; G, A, D minors (one octave) (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 1 (ii) pizzicato
With the published piano (not double bass) accompaniment * Published by ABRSM (Scale requirements, Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, Specimen Aural Tests) Available December 2009

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Double Bass GRADE 3

Dominant Seventh: in the key of D (starting on A and resolving on the tonic) (one octave): (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 3 (ii) pizzicato SIGHT-READING*: a short piece in simple time within the keys, notes and overall range of the scale requirements set up to and including this grade. See also p. 7. AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE*: see pp. 56 and 58

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Double Bass GRADE 4

THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:
LIST A

1 attrib. J. S. Bach Minuet in C (BWV Anh. II 116). P. 5 from The Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook for Double Bass, arr. Elliott (Bartholomew 009: piano accomp. published separately, 009a) or No. 2 from Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 3, Revised Edition (AlfredSummy-Birchard 0376S/FM Distribution: piano accomp. published separately, 0377S ) 2 J. S. Bach Gavotte and Musette, arr. Slatford. No. 20 from Yorke Solos for Double Bass, Vol. 1 3 Mozart A Little Melody, arr. Lska. No. 23 from (Yorke YE0087/Spartan Press) 4 Froberger Gigue (ornaments optional) Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2, arr. Slatford 5 Handel Allegro from Concerto grosso (Op. 6 No. 8) (ABRSM ) 6 A. Thomas Gavotte (from Mignon). No. 7 from Subterranean Solos, arr. Hartley (Bartholomew 006: piano accomp. published separately, 006a)

LIST B

1 Grieg Hunting Song (Op. 4 No. 4) Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2, arr. Slatford (ABRSM ) 2 Mendelssohn Venetian Gondola Song (from Op. 57) 3 Humperdinck Fiddlers Song (from Knigskinder). Amazing Solos for Double Bass, arr. Schoeld (Boosey & Hawkes/MDS ) 4 S. Lancen Si jtais Moussorgsky. No. 13 from Yorke Solos for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Yorke YE0087/Spartan Press) 5 J. F. Mller Neapolitan Dance (Neil Kjos Music KJ15920/Music Sales) 6 Michael Rose Reverie: from A Sketchbook for Double Bass (ABRSM )
LIST C

A. Benjamin Jamaican Rumba Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2, arr. Slatford (ABRSM ) Kabalevsky Cavalryman (from Op. 27) Frederick Boaden Elegy: 2nd movt from Petite Suite (Yorke YEC47358/Spartan Press) Bottesini Study No. 4 or No. 9: from Method for Double Bass, Part 1 (Yorke YE0076/Spartan Press) Christopher Field Hornpipe: No. 4 from Mock Baroque. No. 108/4 from Yorke Studies for Double Bass, Vol. 2 (Yorke YE0086/Spartan Press) 6 Teppo Hauta-aho Allegro moderato: 1st movt from Jazz Sonatine No. 2 (Recital Music RM333/ Spartan Press) 7 Regner Der Clown tritt auf: No. 8 from Kontra-Spass (Schott KBB 11/MDS )

1 2 3 4 5

accomp. accomp. accomp. solo solo solo accomp.

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS*: from memory, in the keys specied in one of the following groups chosen by the candidate: GROUP I: Ab, C, Db majors; G #, C, C # minors (one octave) GROUP II: C, D, E majors; C, D, E minors (one octave) Scales: in the keys of the chosen group above (minors in melodic or harmonic form at candidates choice): (i) separate bows, rhythm as second example in Cello Grade 1 (ii) slurred, with two quavers to a bow, as example in Cello Grade 1 (iii) pizzicato Chromatic Scales: starting on open strings A and E (one octave): (i) separate bows, even notes (ii) pizzicato Arpeggios: the common chords of the keys in the chosen group above for the range indicated: (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 1 (ii) slurred, three notes to a bow, as example in Cello Grade 3 (iii) pizzicato Dominant Seventh: in the key of F (starting on C and resolving on the tonic) (one octave): (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 3 (ii) pizzicato

* Published by ABRSM (Scale requirements, Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, Specimen Aural Tests)

Available December 2009

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Double Bass GRADE 4

SIGHT-READING*: a short piece in simple or compound time within the keys, notes and overall range of the scale requirements set up to and including this grade. See also p. 7. AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE*: see pp. 56 and 58

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Double Bass GRADE 5

THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:
LIST A

1 Corelli Sarabanda (Largo): 3rd movt from Sonata in D minor [C minor], trans. Zimmermann (IMC 1766/ MDS ) 2 attrib. Giovannino Adagio and Aria staccata e allegra: 1st and 2nd movts from Sonata in A minor (Yorke YE0008/Spartan Press) 3 Handel Bourree. No. 8 from Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 3, Revised Edition (AlfredSummy-Birchard 0376S/FM Distribution: piano accomp. published separately, 0377S ) 4 S. Paxton Allegretto: 1st movt from Sonata in D, Op. 3 No. 2, trans. Elliott (Bartholomew 005) 5 Rameau Dance. No. 68 from Bass is Best! Yorke Mini-Bass Book 2, arr. Emery and Barratt (Yorke YE0098/Spartan Press) 6 Rameau Le Lardon and La Boiteuse. Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2, arr. Slatford (ABRSM )
LIST B

1 2 3 4 5

Faur Autumn (Op. 18 No. 3) Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2, arr. Slatford (ABRSM ) Spohr Allegro (from String Quartet, Op. 4 No. 2) Massenet Mlodie (Op. 10), arr. Zimmermann Festival Performance Solos String Bass (Carl Fischer BF5/ Trad. The Jolly Dutchman, arr. Isaac MDS: piano accomp. published separately, BF6 ) Chester Minkler A Gaelic Melody. No. 11 from Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 3, Revised Edition (AlfredSummyBirchard 0376S/FM Distribution: piano accomp. published separately, 0377S ) 6 Pascal Proust Le bon barbu rond (Combre C06174/UMP )

LIST C

1 L. Bernstein Cool (from West Side Story). Amazing Solos for Double Bass, arr. Schoeld (Boosey & Hawkes/MDS ) 2 Bottesini Study No. 18 or No. 32: from Method for Double Bass, Part 1 (Yorke YE0076/ Spartan Press) 3 Tyrone Brown Walking Song (p. 14 only, observing rst repeat): from Compositions for Bass (Mel Bay) 4 I. Carroll Polish Mazurka or Cuban Rumba: from Five National Dances (Stainer & Bell H290) 5 Miles Davis So What, arr. Swaim. No. 10 from Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 3, Revised Edition (AlfredSummy-Birchard 0376S/FM Distribution: piano accomp. published separately, 0377S ) 6 Ray Henderson Black Bottom. Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2, arr. Slatford (ABRSM ) 7 L. Shitte tude. No. 63 from Bass is Best! Yorke Mini-Bass Book 2, arr. Emery and Barratt (Yorke YE0098/Spartan Press)

accomp. solo solo accomp. accomp. accomp. solo or accomp.

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS*: from memory, in the keys specied in one of the following groups chosen by the candidate: GROUP I: D, E b majors; D, E b minors (one octave) E major; E minor (two octaves) GROUP II: Ab, E b majors; G#, E b minors (one octave) E major; E minor (two octaves) Scales: in the keys of the chosen group above (minors in melodic or harmonic form at candidates choice): (i) separate bows, rhythm as second example in Cello Grade 1 (ii) slurred, two beats to a bow, as example in Cello Grade 4 (iii) pizzicato Chromatic Scales: starting on open strings A and D (one octave) and E (two octaves): (i) separate bows, even notes (ii) pizzicato

* Published by ABRSM (Scale requirements, Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, Specimen Aural Tests)

Available December 2009

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Double Bass GRADE 5

Arpeggios: the common chords of the keys in the chosen group above for the ranges indicated: (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 1 (ii) slurred, three notes to a bow, as example in Cello Grade 3 (iii) pizzicato Dominant Seventh: in the key of A (starting on E and resolving on the tonic) (one octave): (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 3 (ii) pizzicato Diminished Seventh: starting on A (one octave): (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 5 (ii) pizzicato SIGHT-READING*: a short piece in simple or compound time in any one of the keys of the scale requirements set up to and including this grade. See also p. 7. AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE*: see pp. 56 and 59

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Double Bass GRADE 6

PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: Grade 5 (or above) in Theory of Music, Practical Musicianship or any solo Jazz subject. THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:
LIST A

1 Capuzzi Rondo (Allegro): 3rd movt from Concerto in D (Yorke YE0011/Spartan Press) 2 Galliard Adagio and Allegro: 1st and 2nd movts from Sonata in D minor, trans. Drew. String Festival Solos, Double Bass Vol. 2 (AlfredBelwin EL95110/FM Distribution: piano accomp. published separately, EL95109 ) 3 Giordani Larghetto. Two Eighteenth-Century Pieces, arr. Sterling (Stainer & Bell H468 ) 4 B. Marcello Largo and Allegro: 3rd and 4th movts from Sonata in F, Op. 2 No. 1. Marcello Six Sonatas (Schirmer GS26269/Music Sales) 5 S. Paxton The Bush aboon Traquair (A Scots Air) and Vivace: 2nd and 3rd movts from Sonata in D, Op. 3 No. 2, trans. Elliott (Bartholomew 005) 6 Vivaldi Allegro: 4th movt from Sonata No. 1 in B b , RV 47. Vivaldi Complete Sonatas for Violoncello (Brenreiter BA 6995) or (separately, trans. Zimmermann: IMC 2302/MDS)
LIST B

1 Beethoven Sonatina. No. 6 from Solos for the Double Bass Player, arr. Zimmermann (Schirmer GS33083/Music Sales) 2 Gabriel-Marie La Cinquantaine. No. 6 from Suzuki Bass School, Vol. 4 (AlfredSummy-Birchard 28359/FM Distribution: piano accomp. published separately, 28360) or (separately, arr. Elliott: Bartholomew 001) 3 Keper Romance: No. 1 from from Romance and Rondo (Yorke YE0030/Spartan Press) 4 John Merle Caballero. Festival Performance Solos String Bass (Carl Fischer BF5/MDS: piano accomp. published separately, BF6 ) 5 Pascal Proust Arcades (Combre C5483/UMP ) 6 John Walton A Deep Song (Yorke YE0005/Spartan Press)
LIST C

1 L. Bernstein America (from West Side Story) (observing repeats). Amazing Solos for Double Bass, arr. Schoeld (Boosey & Hawkes/MDS ) 2 Bottesini Study No. 40 or No. 50: from Method for Double Bass, Part 1 (Yorke YE0076/Spartan Press) 3 Derek Bourgeois Allegro commodo: No. 3 from Fantasy Pieces for Double Bass (Brass Wind) 4 Gavin Bryars Room 42. Time Pieces for Double Bass, Vol. 2, arr. Slatford (ABRSM ) 5 P. M. Dubois Le gai cascadeur (Le Rideau Rouge RR1068/UMP) 6 Teppo Hauta-aho A Little Waltz (Pieni Valssi): from Teppos Tunes (Recital Music RM068/ Spartan Press) 7 Sturm Andante and Moderato: Nos 3 and 4 from 110 Studies for String Bass, Op. 20, Vol. 1 (IMC 2079/MDS)

accomp. solo solo accomp. accomp. accomp. solo

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS*: from memory, in the following keys: F, F #, G majors; F, F #, G minors (two octaves) Scales: in the above keys (minors in both melodic and harmonic forms): (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Violin Grade 6 (ii) slurred, two beats to a bow, as example in Cello Grade 4 (iii) pizzicato Chromatic Scales: starting on F, F # and G (two octaves): (i) separate bows, even notes (ii) slurred, four notes to a bow (iii) pizzicato

* Published by ABRSM (Scale requirements, Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, Specimen Aural Tests)

Available December 2009

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Double Bass GRADE 6

Arpeggios: the common chords of the above keys for the range indicated: (i) separate bows, even notes, as example below (ii) slurred, two notes to a bow, as example below:

(iii) pizzicato Dominant Sevenths: in the keys of A and Bb (starting on E and F and resolving on the tonic) (two octaves): (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 3 (ii) pizzicato Diminished Seventh: starting on E (two octaves): (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 5 (ii) pizzicato SIGHT-READING*: see p. 7 AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE*: see pp. 56 and 59

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Double Bass GRADE 7

PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: Grade 5 (or above) in Theory of Music, Practical Musicianship or any solo Jazz subject. THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:
LIST A

1 Capuzzi Allegro: 1st movt from Concerto in D (Yorke YE0011/Spartan Press) 2 Corelli Preludio (Largo) and Giga (Allegro): 1st and 4th movts from Sonata in D minor [C minor], trans. Zimmermann (IMC 1766/MDS ) 3 De Fesch Sarabande (Largo) and Minuet: 3rd and 4th movts from Sonata in G (IMC 2489/MDS) 4 B. Marcello Largo and Allegro: 3rd and 4th movts from Sonata in G minor, Op. 2 No. 4. Marcello Six Sonatas (Schirmer GS26269/Music Sales) or (separately: IMC 1661/MDS) 5 Mozart Rondo (Tempo di minuetto): 3rd movt from Bassoon Concerto, K. 191, trans. Sankey (IMC 2421/MDS ) 6 Vivaldi Largo and Allegro: 1st and 2nd movts from Sonata No. 2 in F, RV 41. Vivaldi Complete Sonatas for Violoncello (Brenreiter BA 6995: low Cs and Ds may be adapted) or (separately, trans. Zimmermann: IMC 2303/MDS )
LIST B

1 Ratez Cantabile: No. 2 from Six pices caractristiques, Op. 46 (separately: Billaudot CC95/UMP ) or Ratez Characteristic Pieces, Book 1 (Recital Music RM189/Spartan Press) 2 Rossini Une larme (Recital Music RM303/Spartan Press) 3 Saint-Sens Aria Mon coeur souvre ta voix, arr. McTier (McTier Music MM 207 ) 4 Vaughan Williams Romanza (observing 8 vas): 2nd movt from Concerto for Bass Tuba (tuba edition: OUP ) 5 Verdi Aria (from Rigoletto). No. 10 from Solos for the Double Bass Player, arr. Zimmermann (Schirmer GS33083/ Music Sales) 6 J. P. Waud Novelette. No. 35 from Yorke Solos for Double Bass, Vol. 1 (Yorke YE0087/Spartan Press)
LIST C

1 Bottesini Study No. 71 or No. 109: from Method for Double Bass, Part 1 (Yorke YE0076/Spartan Press) 2 Derek Bourgeois Pomposo or Tempo di valse: No. 2 or No. 4 from Fantasy Pieces for Double Bass (Brass Wind) 3 Paul Breuer Allegro ma non troppo: 1st movt from Sonatine (Breitkopf & Hrtel BG 506 ) 4 Teppo Hauta-aho Erkon Elegia (Recital Music RM104/Spartan Press) 5 Norman Hester The Bull Steps Out (Yorke YE0070/Spartan Press) 6 B. Hummel Allegro: 1st movt from Sonatina, Op. 69b (Simrock EE2989/MDS ) 7 Dennis Leogrande May I? (Spartan Press SP930)

solo solo accomp. solo accomp. accomp. accomp.

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS*: from memory, in the following keys: Ab, A, Bb majors; G#, A, Bb minors (two octaves) Scales: in the above keys (minors in both melodic and harmonic forms): (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Violin Grade 6 (ii) slurred, two beats to a bow, as example in Cello Grade 4 (iii) pizzicato Chromatic Scales: starting on G# and A (two octaves): (i) separate bows, even notes (ii) slurred, four notes to a bow (iii) pizzicato Arpeggios: the common chords of the above keys for the range indicated: (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Grade 6 (ii) slurred, four notes to a bow, as example below:

(iii) pizzicato
* Published by ABRSM (Scale requirements, Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, Specimen Aural Tests)

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Double Bass GRADE 7

Dominant Sevenths: in the keys of B and C (starting on F# and G and resolving on the tonic) (two octaves): (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 3 (ii) with two quavers slurred and two detached, as example below:

(iii) pizzicato Diminished Sevenths: starting on F and F# (two octaves): (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 5 (ii) with two quavers slurred and two detached, as for dominant sevenths (iii) pizzicato SIGHT-READING*: (bass and tenor clefs) see p. 7 AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE*: see pp. 56 and 60

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Double Bass GRADE 8

PREREQUISITE FOR ENTRY: Grade 5 (or above) in Theory of Music, Practical Musicianship or any solo Jazz subject. THREE PIECES: one chosen by the candidate from each of the three Lists, A, B and C:
LIST A

1 Cimador Allegro: 1st movt from Concerto in G (Yorke YE0003/Spartan Press) 2 H. Eccles Adagio and Corrente (Allegro con spirito): 3rd and 2nd movts from Sonata in G minor, trans. Zimmermann (IMC 1712/MDS ) 3 Pergolesi Comodo and Presto: 1st and 4th movts from Sinfonia in F (separately, trans. Elliott: Bartholomew 010 ) or Three Sonatas for Double Bass and Piano (trans. Drew: University of Miami/Fuller Music) 4 Pichl Allegro moderato: 1st movt from Concerto in C (Bartholomew 007 ) 5 Tartini Adagio cantabile, trans. Drew (St Francis Music Publications/Fuller Music) 6 Telemann Lento and Allegro, or Lento and Allegro: 1st and 2nd, or 3rd and 4th movts from Sonata in D, TWV 41:D6, trans. Sankey (IMC 2304/MDS ) 7 Vivaldi Largo and Allegro, or Largo and Allegro: 1st and 2nd, or 3rd and 4th movts from Sonata No. 6 in Bb , RV 46. Vivaldi Complete Sonatas for Violoncello (Brenreiter BA 6995) or (separately, trans. Zimmermann: IMC 1473/MDS )
LIST B

1 Bellini, arr. Bottesini Final de La somnambule. No. 3 from Bottesini Arias for Double Bass and Piano (Yorke YE0023/Spartan Press) 2 Bottesini Rverie in D (McTier Music MM 203) 3 Dittersdorf Adagio: 2nd movt from Concerto No. 2. Dittersdorf Concertos for Double Bass (Yorke YE0059/ Spartan Press) 4 Faur Aprs un rve, trans. Zimmermann (IMC 1740/MDS ) 5 Gouff Concertino, Op. 10 (Billaudot R19143/UMP ) 6 Nielsen Romanze: No. 1 from Fantasy Pieces, Op. 2, trans. Drew (St Francis Music Publications/Fuller Music) 7 Tul cek Valse miniature. No. 2 from Tul cek Three Pieces for Double Bass and Piano (Recital Music RM021/ Spartan Press)
LIST C

1 Christopher Benstead Finale (Presto): No. 4 from Four Episodes (Yorke YE0085/Spartan Press) 2 Bottesini Study No. 110 or No. 114: from Method for Double Bass, Part 1 (Yorke YE0076/Spartan Press) 3 Derek Bourgeois Allegro pesante or Allegro commodo: No. 5 or No. 8 from Fantasy Pieces for Double Bass (Brass Wind) 4 Dragonetti No. 7 or No. 8: from 12 Waltzes (Henle 847 or Henle 847/MDS ) 5 Piazzolla Kicho (starting at Allegro) (Tonos) 6 A. Reynolds Hornpipe (Bartholomew 004 ) 7 A. Ridout Grave: 1st movt from Concerto for Double Bass (Yorke YE0044/Spartan Press) 8 Eric Scrve Sweet Bass Ballad (Combre C06547/UMP )

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SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS*: from memory, in the following keys: All keys, EC inclusive, major and minor (two octaves) Scales: in the above keys (minors in both melodic and harmonic forms): (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Violin Grade 6 (ii) slurred, seven notes to a bow, as example in Violin Grade 6 (iii) pizzicato, rhythm as second example in Cello Grade 1 Chromatic Scales: starting on any note EC inclusive (two octaves): (i) separate bows, even notes (ii) slurred, six notes to a bow (iii) pizzicato

* Published by ABRSM (Scale requirements, Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, Specimen Aural Tests)

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Arpeggios: the common chords of the above keys for the range indicated: (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Grade 6 (ii) slurred, four notes to a bow, as example in Grade 7 (iii) pizzicato Dominant Sevenths: in all keys AF (starting on notes EC and resolving on the tonic) (two octaves): (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 3 (ii) with two quavers slurred and two detached, as example in Grade 7 (iii) pizzicato Diminished Sevenths: starting on G, G# and A (two octaves): (i) separate bows, even notes, as example in Cello Grade 5 (ii) with two quavers slurred and two detached, as for dominant sevenths (iii) pizzicato SIGHT-READING*: (bass, tenor and treble clefs) see p. 7 AURAL TESTS FOR THE GRADE*: see pp. 56 and 60

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