Classical Studies for Bass Guitar, Volume 2 - Fifteen Solo Studies for Bass Guitar

Classical Studies for Bass Guitar, Volume 2: 15 Solo Studies for Beginner to Intermediate Bass Guitarists

15 Classical Studies | Beginner to Intermediate | Printed Paperback

Continue developing your bass guitar technique with a new collection of 15 classical arrangements, carefully adapted for beginner to intermediate players.

Each piece functions as a musical study, helping players develop their skills through complete and enjoyable repertoire.

Featuring music by Chopin, Schumann, Grieg, Tchaikovsky, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Gounod, Rubinstein and others, alongside traditional melodies, the collection explores a wide range of musical styles and characters from the Baroque through to the Romantic period.

Each arrangement has been adapted to suit the tuning, range and technical approach of the bass guitar while retaining the character of the original composition. All 15 studies are presented in standard music notation and bass guitar tablature, making the collection accessible to players developing their music-reading skills.

Suitable for lessons, independent study and regular practice, Volume 2 offers a rewarding way to strengthen technique, expand repertoire and develop greater confidence and musical expression.

What's Inside

The collection includes 15 solo studies:

1. The Mill Wheel – Traditional


2. Largo in E-flat Major – Frédéric Chopin


3. Träumerei (Dreaming) – Robert Schumann


4. Air – John Blow


5. In the Hall of the Mountain King – Edvard Grieg


6. Chanson Triste – Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky


7. Album Leaf – Franz Liszt


8. Entr'acte Gavotte – Ambroise Thomas


9. Spring Song – Felix Mendelssohn


10. Londonderry Air – Traditional


11. Melody in F – Anton Rubinstein


12. Serenade – Charles Gounod


13. Slumber Song – Robert Schumann


14. Etude in E Major – Frédéric Chopin


15. Drink to Me Only – Traditional

Developing Musical Skills

Each arrangement offers opportunities to strengthen essential bass guitar techniques, including:

• Position shifting and fretting-hand control


• String crossing and coordination


• Picking and fingerstyle technique


• Articulation, tone and dynamic control


• Phrasing and musical expression


• Sight-reading and familiarity with different key signatures

The collection also includes composer biographies and background information, encouraging players to explore the music beyond the notes.

An ideal addition to the repertoire library of developing bass guitarists, teachers and independent learners.

Publication Details

Instrument: Bass Guitar (Solo)

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Notation: Standard Music Notation and Bass Guitar Tablature

Contents: 15 solo studies, composer biographies and practice notes (39 pages)

Format: Printed Paperback

Publisher: Penny Music Co.

Arranger: James Strange

ISBN: 9781738417797

ISMN: 9790708162872

Publication Year: 2026

Publisher - Penny Music co

Language - English

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Contributors

Author

James Strange

Published Date - 2026-08-21

ISBN - 9781738417797

Dimensions - 27.9 x 21.6 x 0.3 cm

Page Count - 39