By
Gustav Mahler
The solo in the third movement of Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 offers a rare, introspective moment for the double bass, featuring the famous Frère Jacques theme in a haunting minor key. This passage requires impeccable control over phrasing and intonation, as the exposed melody is both eerie and expressive, setting a sardonic tone within the movement’s funereal character. The soloist must deliver a subtle, sustained tone with careful dynamic shading, capturing Mahler’s blend of folk simplicity and unsettling depth.
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by:
Scott Pingel
The famous bass solo mimicing the old French nursery rhyme "Friar Jacques" is one of the most important and exposed solos in the double bass repertoire - Scott Pingel guides us through his method for performing this solo. You will find historical context, advice on mutes, theories about the origin of the "solo vs. soli" argument, and fantastic advice on performing this in front of an audience and also in auditions.
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