Rabbath did not think the tailor would sell him the book so he stole it. The main differences in rabbath s approach from that of the double bass method of franz simandl is rabbath s use of the left hand and his detailed attention to the bow arm. Check out mikes excellent book, tone note music method for bass, book 1. In rabbath s method, the entire fingerboard is divided into only six positions, defined by the location of natural harmonics on the strings. In beirut, rabbath noticed a book being used as a prop in the window of a tailors shop. These variants on the tune from paganinis 24th violin caprice were inspired by and dedicated to bassist francois rabbath. I was so impressed with the wonderful new stateoftheart cdrom entitled francois rabbath the double bass the new technique. Barry is active as a bass soloist, recording artist, author and teacher. He attempted to teach himself after discovering a bass method book by edouard nanny in a dusty old tailor shop.
Playing the bass with six positions is possible by using a technique called pivoting. But at this point in my development i feel that i have to follow my teachers route and dont want to be distracted by another method. Dr marcos machado is a brazilianamerican worldrenowned performer and teacher. The main differences in rabbaths approach from that of the double bass method of franz simandl is rabbaths use of the left hand and his detailed attention to the bow arm. These volumes fuse traditional bass technique with the suzuki repertoire and the teachings of francois rabbath into an extremely effective method. Rabbath versus simandl jason heaths double bass blog. As professor of double bass at the university of southern mississippi school of music, dr. In rabbaths method, the entire fingerboard is divided into only six positions. Double bass arco and classical bass method books for beginner to advanced level players. My first two books, fundamentals of double bass playing and advanced techniques of double bass playing for college level and finally this book, all helped me with my new students here in california. Sep 03, 2005 pieces of increasing difficulty, much like the suzuki method volumes for piano or violin. Rabbath a new technique for the double bass, books 15.
Drum and bass it seems like a bit of a miracle that rabbaths first album, released in europe as the sound of a bass and in the u. The main differences in rabbaths approach from that of the double bass method of franz simandl is rabbaths use of the left hand and his detailed attention to. Francois duvalier reading a book in haiti pio23544. Francois rabbath, bass musicianphoto measures 8 x 10. Msr rabbath would do well to suggest to his publisher that a further edition be prepared with the substantial revisions suggested above made so that the next edition shall be a much better one book edition in one language only. When the family moved to beirut, lebanon, rabbath had no teacher. Green has studied with the legendary bassist francois rabbath. In rabbaths method, the entire fingerboard is divided into only six positions, defined by the location of natural harmonics on the strings.
The main difference in his approach is rabbaths use of the left hand and his detailed attention to the bow arm. New double bass technique book 4 double bass method sheet music. First introduced in the early 1980s, these innovations have since become common place in even the most main stream heterogenous method books published by the likes of kjos, suzuki, and fjh. Teach yourself to play bass guitar at your own pace. Reitba featuring versions with both orchestra and piano. He was born into a family of musicians but his only instruction came from a book written by a parisian bassist edouard nanny. In contrast, the new method of francois rabbath and his followers divides. Auditions for the conservatoire were to be in three days. Rabbath versus simandl a comparative study for double bass. Jun 22, 2019 francois rabbath born in aleppo, syria is a contemporary french double bass player, another technique used by francois rabbath is the crab technique, named for the way the hand movement resembles a crabs sideways walking.
Although the book was rabbath technique through and through rabbath himself plays on the accompanying cds i already started to see the possibilities of this method. The agent phoned her manager and rabbath overheard him say, one bass is ok, but not two. Rabbath francois theodore front musical literature. Pivots are often mistakenly called extensions or shifts. Francois rabbath is renown in the bass world for his innovative technique and pedagogy that have revolutionized the way the bass is played and taught.
It was a copy of edouard nannys bass method from the 1920s roughly 20 years old at this point. My newest book follows the sequence of positions of george vances progressive bass studies, which is also based on the rabbath system. Francois rabbath born in aleppo, syria is a contemporary french double bass player, another technique used by francois rabbath is the crab technique, named for the way the hand movement resembles a crabs sideways walking. Francois rabbath was born in aleppo, syria in 1931 and began to play the bass at the age of thirteen. Given that i have sort of taken on a project to rebuild my technique, starting over with gary karrs elementary bass books im up to shifting. He was permitted to try it and rabbath fell in love. I know the basic principles of the rabbath method as far as the left hand is concerned and have them in the back of mind. And like to know the best method to study the double bass f. Following the three previous volumes, it can be used by upper beginners or intermediate.
The main difference in his approach is rabbaths use of the left hand and his. This is a record made in 1963 on which the only instruments are bass and drums. Nov 15, 2009 drum and bass it seems like a bit of a miracle that rabbaths first album, released in europe as the sound of a bass and in the u. Jan 29, 2012 the main differences in rabbath s approach from that of the double bass method of franz simandl is rabbath s use of the left hand and his detailed attention to the bow arm. Jul 20, 2019 francois rabbath born in aleppo, syria is a contemporary french double bass player, another technique used by francois rabbath is the crab technique, named for the way the hand movement resembles a crabs sideways walking.
An extension is a widening of the hand to reach a new note. Jan 06, 2020 francois rabbath born in aleppo, syria is a contemporary french double bass player, another technique used by francois rabbath is the crab technique, named for the way the hand movement resembles a crabs sideways walking. Francois rabbath is renown in the bass world for his innovative technique and. The main differences in rabbaths approach from that of the double bass method of. Double bass arco and classical bass method books, francesco petracchi simplified higher technique for double bass, francois rabbath new technique for. Several years later he was able to afford a move to paris. Part one of a threepart series, this book introduces music theory, scales and chords. Barry green, a native californian, served as principal bassist of the cincinnati symphony for 28 years and professor of bass at the university of cincinnati collegeconservatory of music. The online course is a lifetime subscription that accesses more exercises and lessons. Featured are all the historic and contemporary forms of theses extant so beside the traditional dissertations on. Usm school of music professors book adopted at conservatories around the world.
Sturm to receive two awards from the international rabbath. Rabbath and can advise me what books i need to buy to study the double bass for the technique. Francois rabbath born 1931 in aleppo, syria is a contemporary french doublebass player. Progressive repertoire fuses the suzuki repertoire and the rabbath technique with traditional double bass technique and repertoire with excellent results. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyers proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the sellers shipping history, and other factors. In addition, you can find their piano accompaniments and playalong cds to help develop your bass playing skills.
I know someday i will buy the books orand the dvds. Double bass arco and classical bass method books, petracchi. Keep in mind that it is a comprehensive method, with lots of wonderful exercises and etudes that are not so new, just different. Double bass eclecticism and virtuosity with franois rabbath. Nov 26, 2006 although the book was rabbath technique through and through rabbath himself plays on the accompanying cds i already started to see the possibilities of this method. Francois rabbath new double bass technique volume 3 sheet.
Lemur stocks dozens of arco technique books, bowing studies, and fingering methods for upright bass. Francois rabbath b 1931 aleppo, syria is a contemporary syrian french doublebass player, soloist, and composer. Rabbath promises this was his first and last robbery. Following the three previous volumes, it can be used by upper beginners or intermediate players and requires some basic musical knowledge in theory and reading. The original version for bass and orchestra was premiered by rabbath with the honolulu symphony in march 2002. If you are already involved in another comprehensive method, a few lessons with a rabbathite can explain the key innovations rabbath put forth. Francois rabbath news newspapers books scholar jstor march 2020 learn how and when to remove this template message. Marcos machado developed a technique book, the tao of bass, that is widely becoming the standard for aspiring bassists around the world. The popular bass method in three volumes in collaboration with bay area jazz bassist jeff neighbor, and advanced techniques of double bass playing. Learn to play double bass with the most widely requested bass method books. Apr 16, 2020 francois rabbath born in aleppo, syria is a contemporary french double bass player, another technique used by francois rabbath is the crab technique, named for the way the hand movement resembles a crabs sideways walking. Francois rabbath demonstrates his crab fingering system as an alternative to traditional shifting.
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