Double Bass Solo from Mahler Symphony #1

Double Bass Solo from Mahler's Symphony #1

In this lesson, Lauren Pierce teaches one of the most famous bass solos from the orchestral repertoire. It’s taken from Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 at the start of the third movement and I’m sure you will recognise the tune! It’s a minor version of Frère Jacques and is a really haunting melody that all bassists should learn, regardless of what style of music you play.

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This lesson is taken from Concepts of Solo Playing, a comprehensive online course for classical soloists comprising 65 video lessons over 5+ hrs of teaching. You can take the course at your own pace with lifetime access and everything you need is provided in the course!