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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Where this excerpt appears

Middle-school bass placement auditions and recitals
Youth orchestra audition lighter repertoire options
Solo festival junior bass divisions
Private studio recital programs for developing players

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.

Waltz in A major audition questions

What tempo should I play Dragonetti's Waltz in A major?

Around 100 bpm for double bass audition prep. Panels reward effortless evenness at tempo over a rushed showpiece, so lock the tempo in before you push for speed.

How is Waltz in A major scored in an audition?

On the same five dimensions real panels use: tone, intonation, rhythm, tempo, and musicality. Middle-school bass placement auditions and recitals

How should I practice Waltz in A major for an audition?

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. 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.

What level is Dragonetti's Waltz in A major?

Middle School level. Make sure your scales and shifting are solid at this standard before you record an audition take.

Can I get Waltz in A major scored without a teacher?

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Waltz in A major audition questions

What tempo should I play Dragonetti's Waltz in A major?

Around 100 bpm for double bass audition prep. Panels reward effortless evenness at tempo over a rushed showpiece, so lock the tempo in before you push for speed.

How is Waltz in A major scored in an audition?

On the same five dimensions real panels use: tone, intonation, rhythm, tempo, and musicality. Middle-school bass placement auditions and recitals

How should I practice Waltz in A major for an audition?

What level is Dragonetti's Waltz in A major?

Middle School level. Make sure your scales and shifting are solid at this standard before you record an audition take.

Can I get Waltz in A major scored without a teacher?