Several Thoughts is a new and exciting suite of five pieces in First Position for beginner double bass and piano, with piano accompaniments which are… both are inventive and supportive. Each piece has been written using a limited number of notes and rhythms, encouraging the young bassist to explore a range of simple musical and technical challenges in music which has both an educational and concert appeal. Different key choices create new possibilities with the addition of simple slurs and string crossings. The pieces can be taught or performed singly, and in any order, and the aim is to create music which is accessible, fun and educational.