Mark Morton
Thomas B. Gale: Triangulation of Fingering Systems for the Double Bass (A Complete Method), Vol. 1
Thomas B. Gale: Triangulation of Fingering Systems for the Double Bass (A Complete Method), Vol. 1
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About the Book
The first volume (of two) of a complete method examines three systems of left-hand technique on the double bass: 1) Closed Hand (Simandl 1-2-4), 2) Open Hand (extension fingering 1-2-3-4), and 3) Thumb Positions. Vol. 1 focuses primarily on the foundational double bass technique of Closed Hand (Simandl).
66 pages. Edited by Mark Morton.
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Fingering Systems
This triumvirate of fingering systems is comprised of:
1. CLOSED HAND (1-2-4)
2. OPEN HAND (1-2-3-4)
3. THUMB POSITION (thumb-1-2-3) - including below the octave harmonic
Closed Hand
It is essential that every bassist be thoroughly grounded in the foundational “Closed Hand” technique.
Franz Simandl’s famous New Method (which is not “new” at all – it was first published about a century and a half ago) is historically the most prominent proponent of this system. In the “Closed Hand” technique, the left-hand spans a whole step (on one string), which requires the hand to stay compact and move
quickly and frequently. This system works well for about 85% to 90% of playing situations.
(TRIANGULATION OF FINGERING SYSTEMS, Vol. 1 provides a thorough study of Closed Hand)
(A thorough study of Open Hand and Thumb Position is found in TRIANGULATION OF FINGERING SYSTEMS, Vol. 2)
Thomas B. Gale & Mark Morton
