Double Bass
Middle School
Foundational
Dragonetti : Waltz in A major
Built for early players. The challenge is evenness, not pyrotechnics.
Double Bass100 bpm35s take
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Panel-ready practice tips
- 1.The Dragonetti Waltz is the most famous short piece for beginning and intermediate bass players. Panels have heard it countless times: a committed waltz character is the only differentiator.
- 2.The waltz rhythm must be felt in beats of three: a slight emphasis on beat one and lightness on beats two and three. If it sounds like a march, the dance character is gone.
- 3.A major on the bass means frequent open-A use. Tune every fingered A against the open A string before running the passage.
- 4.The tone must be warm and singing for the melodic sections. Avoid a harsh, pressed tone: use arm weight from the shoulder, not wrist or finger pressure.
- 5.Keep the tempo steady throughout. A waltz that fluctuates in tempo suggests the player is responding to difficulty, not dancing.
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