Double bass exam books and repertoire

Start with your grade and exam route in Syllabus Finder. Check the exact pieces and editions listed for your programme, then choose any scales, sight-reading or other practice books you need.

The Double Bass Exam Pack from 2024, Initial Grade includes nine selected pieces, three from each of Lists A, B and C, plus scales and sight-reading. It supports both Practical and Performance Grade preparation. The two routes have different requirements, so check your programme before buying.

Our printed Double Bass Exam Pack is for Initial Grade. For Grades 1 to 8, use Syllabus Finder to check the source book and edition for each piece. Time Pieces and other repertoire books offer music to explore, but do not contain every piece on the syllabus.

Volume 1 covers Grades 1 to 3 and Volume 2 covers Grades 4 to 6. Choose the level that suits your playing and your teacher’s advice. If you are choosing an exam piece, confirm the exact title and edition in the current syllabus.

A Sketchbook for Double Bass contains nine pieces in contrasting styles for the young bass player. Our collection lists it for Grades 3 and 4. Explore the contents with your teacher to choose music for lessons and practice, and check the syllabus separately for exam eligibility.

Scales and sight-reading are sold in separate books, each covering either Grades 1 to 5 or Grades 6 to 8. Choose the band for your Practical Grade and check the current requirements. The Initial Grade Exam Pack includes scales and sight-reading for that level.

Performance Grades focus on a programme of four pieces and do not include separate scales, sight-reading or aural tests. Practical Grades include three pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and aural tests. Check the official double bass exam information for your chosen route.

This book provides practice material for the Music Medals Options tests at Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels. It supports Music Medals preparation rather than replacing the technical books for Practical Grades 1 to 8.