Description
Essential Technique for Strings Double Bass Book 3
Essential Technique for Strings Double Bass Book 3 is the intermediate technique stage of Hal Leonard's Essential Elements for Strings series. Written by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie and Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, it develops the skills students need as they move beyond the first two method books.
Intermediate Double Bass Technique
Book 3 expands work on higher positions, shifting, keys and scales, bowing, rhythm and special techniques. The double bass material also develops thumb-position awareness and more advanced reading while keeping the exercises connected to ensemble playing and musical repertoire.
Key Features
- Essential Technique for Strings Book 3
- Double bass edition
- By Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie and Pamela Tellejohn Hayes
- Develops higher positions and shifting
- Extends key, scale and rhythm work
- Introduces more advanced bowing and special techniques
- Includes double bass-specific technical development
- Part of the Essential Elements for Strings series
Who Is It For?
Ideal for intermediate double bass students who have completed Essential Elements Books 1 and 2 and are ready for more demanding technical study.
Our Take
A practical bridge from beginner string method work into more serious technique, with enough musical context to keep the exercises connected to real playing.
Available from Colemans Music in South Melbourne with Fast Shipping Aus Wide.


