The Gentle Giant (Sound Innovations Soloist, String Bass)

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Arrangement: Solo & Small Ensemble
COMPOSER(S): Bob Phillips
Description:

The Gentle Giant by Bob Phillips is a beautiful lyric solo for double bass and piano evoking the image of the giant of the orchestra. The bass plays up through 4th position mainly on the D and G string for maximum projection. Carefully done fingerings with position marks make it easy to learn. A string orchestra accompaniment for the piece was published by Alfred in 2008 (item 00-29715).

This piece is part of the Sound Innovations Soloist series. SI Soloist includes original and creative solos that will help your students become strong, independent musicians. These solos provide valuable performance and practice opportunities from fresh, new voices and trusted composers.

What makes SI Soloist unique:
* Preparatory Exercises are provided to support the skills needed for each solo.
* Sound Advice for each exercise and solo provides tips for performance and technique.
* The diverse selection of composers presents a variety of musical styles.

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