Teaching Points – Double Bass
Possums in the Roof
Pieces 1 – 4
- Introduces each open string
- 4/4 time signature
- Simple crotchet/minim rhythmic patterns
- 4-note quaver groupings
- String crossing
- Down-bow retakes
- Up-bow lifts for elbow follow-through
- Tremelo bowing
- Basic dynamic markings
Pieces 5 – 10
- Introduces 1st finger on G, D & A strings
- 3/4 time signature
- Dotted minims
- Crescendo and diminuendo markings
- Slower tempos for development of longer bows and tone production
Pieces 11 – 16
- Introduces 4th finger on G & D strings
- 1st finger string jumps
- 2-note slurs
Pieces 17 – 20
- Introduces 2nd on D string and 4th on A string
- Stopped up-bow slurs (preparation for hook stroke)
- 3-note slurs
- Staccato and marcato bow strokes