Daniel Chiva Sanz: The School of Patience Book 2

About The School of Patience

The School of Patience provides a new perspective on fundamental left-hand technique. The ultimate goal is to solidify the hand structure, focusing on the orchestral register of the instrument.

The first part includes exercises that cover the basic motions of the hand, including horizontal, vertical, V-shaped, and pivoting motions. There are many reasons to practice scales, and many great books have already been published. Books like Eugene Levinson's “The School of Agility” or Jean-Marc Rollez’s second part of his method book have been my practice companions for years.

So, why spend countless hours writing a new scale book?

My answer is that there is no scale book that addresses the technical concepts I sought to develop. Most scale books focus on the fingering aspects of learning scales. However, this book focuses on solidifying hand structure.

"The School of Patience: Part 2" applies the concepts from Part 1 to scales, creating a series of exercises for each scale.

The goal is not merely to learn the scales or certain fingerings but to work on hand structure across every part of the instrument. This book includes thumb position
exercises but primarily focuses on the lower register of the instrument. By incorporating "The School of Patience" into your practice routine, you will establish a healthy habit of working on your fundamental technique.

These technical concepts are universal to all bass players so that all bassists can benefit from them. Together with the book, I have created recordings for each one of the exercises that include drones and metronome, as well as a set of playlists that combine a selection of each section of Part One and a selection of a scale from Part 2.

But if you are as obsessed with playing scales as I am, you might want to play the complete set of exercises for each scale. 

I hope this book is as helpful for you as it has been for me.

This book is delivered as an E-Book in PDF Format.

The Playlist

Find Daniel's helpful playlist here.

About Daniel Chiva Sanz

Daniel Chiva Sanz is a Spanish double bassist. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Castellón in Spain, his Master’s Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University, and his Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from the University of Miami.  

After freelancing in South Florida, Daniel performed internationally with the Auckland Philharmonia in New Zealand. Returning to Europe, he played trial positions with the Ulster Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, as well as guest performances with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.  

In Spain, Daniel regularly performs with top ensembles including the Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid, Orquesta Sinfónica de Bilbao, and Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León. He served as interim Assistant Principal with the Orquesta y Coro de Radio Televisión Española (ORTVE) in 2026 and holds the Substitute Principal position with the Orquesta Sinfónica de Navarra for the 2026–2027 season.  

Beyond his orchestral career, Daniel is a prolific composer, arranger, and author. His work includes restoring neglected bass repertoire—most notably his arrangement of Theodor A. Findeisen’s forgotten Concerto No. 2 for chamber orchestra and piano quintet—as well as creating innovative pedagogical publications such as The School of Patience and Daily Mozart. He also remains an active performer across diverse genres, including tango, folk, and children's music.