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Bass Mics and preamps
One of the joys of this job is trying all the new gear that comes in.
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Francois Rabbath Art of the left hand
has arrived.
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30% off selected Corelli Strings
370M, Forte & Extra Forte
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Pirastro Obligato Bass Strings
These strings are on sale while stocks last. Save 30%
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More Double Bass String Specials
Innovation Strings are drastically reduced in price.
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Amati and Gofriller Replicas
Amati and Gofriller copies are now in stock
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New Touring Bass
3/4 Removable neck bass including cover and fiberglass flight case.
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Great specials on ToneRite
Tonerite is now available for Violin, viola, cello, double bass, mandolin and guitar.
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Eminence EUB
Both 4 & 5 string basses available.
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Old Basses Wanted
any condition
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Download Instructions for midi files

Right click on the file and select save target as (left click), then save on desktop or in a folder. Once the file is saved to your computer, left click and the default midi player will play the file.

Student and Teacher Resources

Taking care of your bow by Ron Parker Bow care pdf
About Practicing by George Vance Practicing pdf
Developing Vibrato by George Vance Vibrato pdf
Equipping the beginner by George Vance Equip pdf
The bent endpin by Francois Rabbath Endpin pdf

Scale cycle in 4th and 5th position

Score and midi file available from this link. Cycle of 4ths score and midi file
Midi Accompaniment (Scroll down page to "score details". Click on mid. Right click to download, left click to play. This is the accompaniment for the scale cycle.)
To view the score and print it is necessary to download and install Scorch from the Sibelius Website.
It is a small download, free, and should happen automatically.