Double Bass
High School
Intermediate
Capuzzi : Double Bass Concerto in F major, Mvt. I
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- 1.The Capuzzi Concerto is the bridge between middle-school Dragonetti and college-level Vanhal. Panels know this is where the real bass technique begins.
- 2.F major on bass: the open strings A, D, G are the harmonic anchors; the F must be tuned by ear against the surrounding pitches. Practice the opening theme with a drone on F.
- 3.Classical articulation: the Allegro requires a confident détaché at the balance point of the bow. Spiccato is too light, legato is too heavy.
- 4.The upper register passages test left-hand confidence in thumb position. At this level, slides and scrambles are audible to any panel.
- 5.Dynamics are load-bearing: the p vs. f contrast is what gives the Classical concerto its character. A single dynamic throughout is the most common fault.
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