Chasin’ the Bass (Original Pieces for the Left Hand) Book 2

“These pieces were created as a resource for those who wish to develop left hand dexterity and to improve their ability to sight read bass clef notation…This book can be a resource for those who know bass clef notes but struggle with left hand dexterity and playing the base notes expressively…The selections in Book Two move into more demanding notation…Techniques which include glissandi, sliding thumb, faster tempo pieces, extensive use of hand and finger damping…I composed these pieces for my adult students of harp who, after several years of instruction still seemed to be searching for some bass notes.  I understood the need to find a pleasant way to review those notes…It is an exciting challenge for harpists at all levels to make lovely sounds at the harp, using only the left hand.  The intermediate or advanced harpers should be encouraged to refine the use of dynamics, damping, phrasing, harmonics, and rubato so that even these simple tunes can result in a beautiful musical presentation.” S. R. Kimball