Performed by Andrew Kohn Accompaniment: Gail Kusbit, piano For the first time, all 30 of Franz Simandl's famous etudes are available with full piano accompaniment for your learning and practice pleasure. These are some of the most important pieces any double bassist will use. Covers all aspects of performance technique, including: attack, bowing, mordents and trills, intonation, dexterity, legato/marcato, leaps, syncopation, cantilena playing, and much, much more! Includes a newly engraved solo part printed on acid-free ivory paper as well as four compact discs featuring Mr. Kohn performing each piece, then the accompaniment alone for your performance.