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DOUBLE BASS

The double bass, also called the string bass, upright bass, bass violin or contrabass, is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra, with strings usually tuned to E1, A1, D2 and G2. The double bass is a standard member of the string section of the symphony orchestra and smaller string ensembles in Western classical music. In addition, it is used in other genres such as jazz, 1950s-style blues and rock and roll, rockabilly/psychobilly, traditional country music, bluegrass, tango and many types of folk music. A person who plays the double bass is usually referred to as a bassist. more from Wikipedia >

DOUBLE BASS teachers


Double Bass TeachersAmanda Turner (Strings)

DOUBLE BASS FAQ

How old does my child need to be to start double bass lessons?

At Charlotte Academy of Music, 12 years old is the youngest age that we start children in private double bass lessons. Younger children may wish to begin with piano, violin, or cello.

Should bass students also take the Music Theory Lab?
All students ages 5 and older are encouraged to take our Music Theory Lab. Rhythmic and Pitch Notation, Dynamics, Rhythmic Counting, Key Signatures and many other important theory skills are covered in our lab curriculum. Our lab curriculum correlates with the NFMC Music Theory Examinations, and prepares our students for this important local event.
Do you offer an ensemble playing opportunities?
Yes! We have an excellent class, the Charlotte Academy Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of Connie Beach (MM). The class meets on Thursday evenings and regularly performs at Academy concerts and in the Charlotte area. Chamber Ensemble students need at least one year of private lesson experience to participate. Each student’s music is customized to reflect his/her current level of musical advancement.
Where do I purchase or rent a double bass?
It is important that students are properly sized for their double bass. Charlotte Academy of Music is pleased to recommend The Violin Shoppe for instruments and accessories. 2112 East 7th St. 704.373.0551

music research

Music Majors Most Likely Group to be Admitted to Medical School

Music majors are the most likely group of college grads to be admitted to medical school. Physician and biologist Lewis Thomas studied the undergraduate majors of medical school applicants. He found that 66% of music majors who applied to med school were admitted, the highest percentage of any group. For comparison, (44%) of biochemistry majors were admitted. Also, a study of 7,500 university students revealed that music majors scored the highest reading scores among all majors including English, biology, chemistry and math.


Sources: “The Comparative Academic Abilities of Students in Education and in Other Areas of a Multi-focus University”, Peter H. Wood, ERIC Document No. ED327480, “The Case for Music in the Schools”, Phi Delta Kappan, February, 1994

Music Students Score Higher on the SAT

High school music students score higher on SATs in both verbal and math than their peers. In 2001, SAT takers with coursework/experience in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal portion of the test and 41 points higher on the math portion than students with no coursework/experience in the arts.


Source: Profile of SAT and Achievement Test Takers, The College Board, compiled by Music Educators National Conference, 2001