F. Simandl: New Method for the Double Bass, Book 1 , Piano Accomp.

This audio is a piano accompaniment designed for fundamental double bass practice using open strings
(Simandl Method, Book 1, Part 1, pages 6-7).
It helps you naturally develop stability of sound, sense of tempo, and harmonic awareness.

Even if you can play well on open strings, you may find it suddenly becomes difficult when you start using the left hand.
This often happens because the instrument is supported by the left hand, which changes your natural balance.

In real performance, you need to focus on the music and your surroundings, so you cannot keep watching your hands.
This is a good time to develop a natural and balanced setup.

In this practice, the left hand is not used.
Instead, you will learn to stabilize the instrument using your body and right arm.
Place your left hand lightly on the upper bout of the instrument.

Pitch: A = 442 Hz

Representative: Yumiko Hayashi
Accompaniment created by: Mai Fukasawa (Composer)
A graduate of Toho Gakuen College of Music, Mai earned a Master of Music with distinction from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (London) and studied film scoring at Berklee College of Music. Her diverse career includes providing music for NHK programs and winning numerous international competitions, such as the IBLA Grand Prize. Based on her expertise in composition and arrangement, she produces high-quality, precise accompaniment tracks. Member of the Japan Federation of Composers.