Book with online audio. Combines essential studies from 19th century composer Giovanni Bottesini - the “Paganini of bass” - with contemporary studies by Gilbert Isbin, one of the leading European composers for guitar, lute and bass. These 33 studies will build your technique, reading abilities and overall musicianship. The material is intended for serious bass students and can be played on a fretted or fretless bass. While Bottesini's works lie firmly in the classical genre, Isbin's studies bring in elements of classical, jazz and world music. Note/tab. 56 pp.