Nice short melodies for double bass?

[danonearth]

Ok, so I’m looking for some easy, but nice melodies that sound ‘good’ on the double bass For example, ‘Ode To Joy’ sounds ok, and even ‘Old MacDonald Had A Farm’ is fun - does any one have any other suggestions? Thanks!

[bass_dinger]

The Addams Family theme.

 

 

[pete.young]

Elephant, from Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens.

[Rosie C]

I have been known to play the main melody from 'Eye Level' on double bass, while waiting for the rest of the band to assemble. I think it sounds kinda cool on DB.  

 

 

Edited June 30, 2024 by Rosie C

[Burns-bass]

If you can read the dots you’ll find loads of good stuff here.

 

http://en.instr.scorser.com/SS/Double+bass/All/Étude.html

[velvetkevorkian]

8 minutes ago, Burns-bass said:

If you can read the dots you’ll find loads of good stuff here.

 

http://en.instr.scorser.com/SS/Double+bass/All/Étude.html

Wow, a lot to keep you going there.

If you're ok with reading but want something a little simpler there are some nice tunes in here: https://shop.abrsm.org/shop/prod/Hartley-Keith-Double-Bass-Solo-Book-1-2019-edition/644853

[Boodang]

Roobarb and custard theme tune. For the dvd box set I bought, the intro is played on DB as a walking line. Super cool.

Edited June 30, 2024 by Boodang

[Clarky]

Howabout Charlie Haden's gorgeous but very simple solo in Moon Song? Starts 10 or 20 seconds after the minute mark here

 

 

[Boodang]

6 hours ago, Clarky said:

Howabout Charlie Haden's gorgeous but very simple solo in Moon Song? Starts 10 or 20 seconds after the minute mark here

 

 

One of the greatest albums ever.