IG Vid Prep: Dragonetti | Joseph Conyers, Double bass

Although it is more commonly known as a student concerto, the Dragonetti Bass Concerto in A Major has some beautiful moments that make it stand out as more than just a student level piece. The true authorship of this piece is in question as some believe it was actually written by Edouard Nanny. Either way, it has classical and romantic elements alike. It has a lightness, openness, and buoyancy that’s indicative of classical style. But, this piece also has some nice longer melodies that offer a chance for rubato and an opportunity to stretch the phrasing a bit more, similar to how you would play music written in the romantic style. The second theme, which is what I am playing in this excerpt, is a great example of this idea of rubato and stretching. Rubato is a give and take of time, but the overall pulse of the music should never be sacrificed and you should always know where the main beats are. The triplet lick towards the end of this excerpt is a great example. I like to outline the main beats by taking a bit of time on the first note of each triplet, but then I have to play the next two with some more motion to make up for the time I just took. Also, the accompaniment during that section is just holding a long chord. It is extremely important to know not just the solo part, but the whole score so you know how your part fits in which will ultimately lead you to make more informed decisions regarding phrasing.

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