Bassist and composer Simón García was born in Mugardos (Spain) in 1977 and graduated in double bass from the Conservatorio Superior of Salamanca. He has worked as a double bassist in the Royal Orchestra of Galicia, having also performed in many orchestras throughout Spain, and is the bassist in the Symphony Wind Orchestra of A. Coruna. He has collaborated with many musicians and ensembles, particularly in the field of contemporary music, and has recorded and performed on many commercial recordings and for television and radio broadcasts.
Simón has composed more than sixty works for double bass, ranging from one to twelve players, alongside transcriptions of these pieces for various chamber ensembles. His music has been performed in Mexico, Venezuela, Uruguay, Denmark, Spain, Japan, Italy, Austria, Germany, Canada, USA, and UK by The Bass Gang, Bass Instinct, and Il Quint-etto amongst others.
A Walk in the Park' is a colourful and engaging suite of pieces for the beginner double bassist. In 1st position and using a limited…
A Walk in the Park’ is a colourful and engaging suite of pieces for the beginner double bassist. In 1st position and using a limited number of note values, each piece offers a range of musical and technical challenges during the early stages of study.
The piano accompaniments are written with the teacher in mind, being both supportive and inventive, creating a strong and secure backdrop against which the young bassist can play easy and effective melodies.
The pieces are short and succinct, ideal for both concert and educational use, and written in a number of popular styles which should inspire and enthuse young bassists.
