Double Bass
Middle School
Foundational
Nanny : Concertino in F major, Mvt. I
Built for early players. The challenge is evenness, not pyrotechnics.
Double Bass80 bpm45s take
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Panel-ready practice tips
- 1.Edouard Nanny's Concertino is one of the only purpose-written bass concertos at the intermediate level. It exploits the bass's lyrical capabilities rather than its technical limits.
- 2.F major sits naturally on the bass in orchestra tuning. The open F fundamental is unavailable (lowest string is E), so tune the first note against the open A string up a third.
- 3.The melodic lines must project. Bass players at this level often play too quietly under the piano. Use arm weight, not pressing, to push the sound forward.
- 4.Vibrato: at the bass, vibrato is slower and wider than violin vibrato. A controlled, slow vibrato on melodic notes is correct. Avoid fast, shallow violin-style vibrato.
- 5.Count every rest. The bass's harmonic role means any mistimed entrance disrupts the entire texture.
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