This bilingual volume in German and English is devoted to expanding the use of upper positions, introducing new bowing strokes and developing a versatile bowing technique. The new positions are first presented, in accordance with tried and tested Sassmannshaus methodology, by means of songs and exercises that the learner has already mastered, and then practiced with a wide range of duets and recital pieces in contrasting styles. Besides classical double bass literature, the volume also includes ...

• Preface / Vorwort
• Pieces with Piano / Stücke mit Klavier
• Ornaments / Verzierungen
• Major and Minor / Dur und Moll
• Triplets / Triolen
• Articulation / Artikulation
• The Position Three-and-a-Half (Intermediate Position) / Lage III einhalb (Zwischenlage)
• Arpeggios / Dreiklänge
• The Fourth Position / IV. Lage
• Harmonics / Flageolette
• The Fifth Position / V. Lage
• The Position Five-and-a-Half (Intermediate Position) / Lage V einhalb (Zwischenlage)
• The Sixth...