A Box of Delights is a collection of five short, colourful and enjoyable pieces for the beginner double bass quartet or larger forces. Using 1st position, alongside a few easy harmonics in 4th position and a range of playing effects, they offer simple musical and technical challenges and are playable in any number or order. A limited number of notes and note values are used to create useful sight-reading and concert repertoire, introducing chamber music in the earliest years of study.

Repeats can be added if needed and the edition includes a score and four parts.

Junior Clocks
Lots of space in this piece. Make the most of the notes you play and really listen to what everyone else is doing and how each part fits together.

Tippy Tappy
Bass 1 and 2 play as one, as do bass 3 and 4, all together making up a very rhythmic piece. Alternate who plays which part to get a different perspective on the music and learn new skills.

Bass Better Blues
It’s the height of the swing era, and jazz is the order of the day. Play out when you’ve got the melodies, and be supportive when playing the backing and rhythm parts.

Gregory’s Chant
Full of counterpoint, unison lines and different techniques, Gregory’s chant weaves and winds itself, keeping the players on their toes!

Lullaby
Seemingly the simplest quartet, this piece requires delicacy and a refined sense of musicality, leading the listening (and player!) into a restful peace.