- My online sheet music store is now online. Visit it here. If you like MostlyBass.com, check out my book, "An Introduction to Double Bass Playing". My newest blog, "The Evolving Educator" is a resource for both music and classroom educators.
Twitter: peter_tambroni
- The Rhythm Ruler and Rhythm Chart Banner - Perfect for any classroom... http://t.co/HFQEpRn5 09:19:14 AM May 17, 2012 from web ReplyRetweetFavorite
- I have the hiccups! Oh, and check out "An Introduction to Double Bass Playing" on iTunes for your iPad. 02:31:31 PM May 16, 2012 from web ReplyRetweetFavorite
- New blog post: NEW Rhythm Rulers & Banner http://t.co/VmwxrR7D 12:28:23 PM May 10, 2012 from MostlyBass ReplyRetweetFavorite
- New blog post: "Blood Money" by Jungle of Cities http://t.co/lsD41JWS 09:46:02 PM May 06, 2012 from MostlyBass ReplyRetweetFavorite
- Check out the sale on my web store and get the PDF of "An Introduction to Double Bass Playing" for only $7!!! http://t.co/cP2bQdR0 03:46:16 PM May 03, 2012 from web ReplyRetweetFavorite
-
Pages
Categories
Category Archives: Teaching
Metronome Usage
Using a Metronome Rhythm and the ability to maintain a pulse is fundamental to music making. Being able to ‘groove’ and play ‘in the pocket’ are essential skills for ensembles and successful performances. In fact, the Dalcroze methodology of music … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching
Leave a comment
Fingerboard Charts
I have fingerboard charts for sale on my lulu page. It’s is a ZIP file of six PDF files. There are fingerboard diagrams for violin, viola / cello, and double bass. Each come in both vertical and horizontal orientation. -Only … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching
Leave a comment
What should your orchestra know?
Here’s some information I’ve been working for quite a while – it’s a general outline of what public school string students should know. I use the term “should” very loosely. As educators we are constantly adapting and modifying. But it … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching
Leave a comment
Tip to Learn or Teach Bow Distribution
This past weekend I was practicing and working on some rather fast sixteenth note passages. I wanted to get the down bows and up to be exactly the same length – and very short. Hmmm. I could be out stickers … Continue reading
Posted in Pictures, Quick Tips, Teaching
Leave a comment
Introduction to Guidelines & Considerations for Bowing
This is an oversimplified list of rules to introduce young players to creating bowings. ______ 1. The first beat of a measure should be a down bow. (Unless there’s a syncopation.) 2. ‘Ands’ (&) are usually up bow. 3. Rests … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching
Leave a comment
Education Rant
Disappointed that your students aren’t going to music school? Perhaps you should be disappointed that they are. What? Did I just say that?
Posted in Teaching, Writing
Leave a comment
Bass Issues Paper
I found a short paper I did in a grad class years ago and wanted to share. It’s not earth shattering but has some decent concepts and references. I’m only including the introduction here since the PDF retains the footnotes.
Posted in Teaching, Writing
Leave a comment
Bass is too large. What to do…
Hi everyone – I received an email from a teacher and wanted to share… QUESTION: I have run in to a problem with a fourth grade student and thought you might have had a similar experience.. The student is really … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching
2 Comments
Solo Learning Tool for Young Players
Here’s a tool I’ve recently developed to help my middle school students learn their solos for our upcoming solo festival. Check it out and let me know what you think!
Posted in Teaching
Leave a comment
Lesson Assignment Sheet
There are many tools to help your private lesson students remember their assignments and complete their tasks. Shar Music offers a very useful Musician’s Practice Planner. I use it with some students as well as myself. But sometimes something simpler … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching
Leave a comment
