Gajdoš Double Bass School: Book One
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1/2 position to 3rd position
Perfect bound edition - the score and all four parts in one letter-size volume
Saddle-stitched edition - custom-printed 8.75 x 11.5-inch edition with a score and our individual parts, including a separate piano part
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Bring five decades of master teaching to your practice rooms and studios with the English edition of Miloslav Gajdoš’s landmark method for beginner double bass.
Why this edition matters
- Authoritative pedagogy: Miloslav Gajdoš has dedicated his career to instrumental teaching across generations; his methods reflect 50 years of classroom and conservatory experience.
- A living legacy: Didactic works and publications such as this one, refined over decades, offer a durable foundation for future double bassists.
- Faithful English translation: Published by our BumbleBee Notes Music Publishing (2026), this edition is a true translation of the original Czech first edition (2025), with only organizational updates to improve usability for English readers.
What’s new in this edition
- Replaces previously adopted exercises with Gajdoš’s own compositions and arrangements — offering original, pedagogy-focused material written specifically for beginners.
- Introductory material reorganized for clarity and quicker navigation.
- “What’s Inside” (table of contents) repositioned for easier browsing.
- Additional back-matter highlighting the significance of the Czech double bass school and Gajdoš’scontribution to its tradition
The first book contains: introductory information, parts of the double bass, standing with the instrument, holding the bow, open string exercises, preparatory and instructional exercises, etudes, and several performance pieces, including Suita Barocca by Miloslav Gajdoš.
Perfect for
- Beginner double bass students and teachers
- Conservatory preparatory programs
- Self-taught players seeking a structured, time-tested method
Order our exceptional English edition to start building solid technique with a historic Czech pedagogical tradition tailored for modern double bass players.
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Gajdoš Double Bass School: Book Two
$32.45 - $32.85
3rd position to 7th position Perfect bound edition - the score and all four parts in one letter-size volume Saddle-stitched edition - custom-printed 8.75 x 11.5-inch edition with a score and our individual parts, including a separate piano part Additional Purchase Options are below the description. Continue your journey with the next volume of Miloslav Gajdoš’s authoritative method for beginner double bass — a complete, methodical progression from primary positions through advanced technical work. Why this volume matters Extensive pedagogy: Built on Gajdoš’s lifelong teaching experience; text finalized in December 2025 to reflect his most recent methodological guidance. Comprehensive foundation: Designed for beginners of any age or aspiration, with a focus on systematic technical development up to the seventh position. Faithful English translation: Published by BumbleBee Notes Music Publishing (2026); identical to the original Czech edition, except for reorganized introductory material, repositioned “What’s Inside,” and added back matter on the significance of the Czech double bass tradition. What’s inside Book 2 - Methodological notes on playing posture (standing and sitting) and bow hold techniques - Technical exercises and advanced bowing techniques - Polyphonic works by J. S. Bach - Double‑ and triple‑stop exercises and other advanced techniques - Introduction to tenor and treble clefs - New instructional pieces composed by Miloslav Gajdoš - Two major works by the author: D minor Suite and Solo in A minor How the second book complements Book 1 Together, Books 1 and 2 present an in‑depth analysis of primary and transitional positions and a step-by-step approach to technique through seventh position, forming a complete two-volume pedagogical set. Ideal for students, teachers, and conservatory programs seeking a systematic, time‑tested Czech approach to double bass technique.