Publisher: Mel Bay
Featuring Studies by Giovanni Bottesini (1821 - 1889) and Gilbert Isbin
Level: Beginning-Intermediate

This book combines essential studies from 19th century composer Giovanni Bottesini; the “Paganini of bass”, with contemporary studies by Gilbert Isbin; one of the leading European composers for guitar, lute and bass.

These 33 studies will help build not just your technique, but reading abilities and overall musicianship. The material is intended for serious bass students and can be played on a fretted or fretless bass. While Bottesini's works lie firmly in the classical genre, Isbin's studies bring in elements of classical, jazz and world music.
All the studies are written in standard bass clef notation as well as tablature. Includes access to online audio recorded by Rob MacKillop for each study:

Bottesini Study 1
Bottesini Study 2
Bottesini Study 3
Bottesini Study 4
Bottesini Study 5
Bottesini Study 6
Bottesini Study 7
Bottesini Study 8
Bottesini Study 9
Bottesini Study 10
Bottesini Study 11
Bottesini Study 12
Bottesini Study 13
Bottesini Study 14
Bottesini Study 15
Bottesini Study 16
Bottesini Study 17
Bottesini Study 18
Bottesini Study 19
Bottesini Study 20
Bottesini Study 21
Yift
It’s Lovely to Hear Your Voice
Here and There
Let Happiness Come to You
Pavane
Gentle Touch
Whenever  
Imagine
Spring Delight
Blue Landscape
Sundown