You know that feeling. You sit down to practice, open your music book, and immediately feel overwhelmed.
Complex rhythms. Difficult passages. Music that takes weeks to learn properly.
What if we told you there's bass music that sounds impressive from the very first time you play it? Music that builds your skills without feeling like work?
It's what happens when you have the right practice material.
The Problem with Most Practice Music
Most double bass music falls into two camps. Either it's boring technical exercises that put you to sleep, or it's an advanced repertoire that takes months to master.
There's nothing in between. Nothing that sounds good AND feels achievable.
Double Bass HQ, a leading resource for bass players, confirms this issue in their analysis of practice materials: "As we change and grow, our practice routines also change and grow, balancing the needs of the current moment with long-term training for the future. It can be really frustrating when you feel like nothing's working."
That's exactly why Xavier Foley created something different.
Meet The Exercise Book
The Exercise Book isn't your typical practice material. These aren't dry technical studies or overwhelming solo pieces.
Instead, you get short, easy-to-play double bass solos designed for maximum enjoyment. Both for you AND your audience.
Each piece is fun to learn and sounds musical from day one. You don't need to spend weeks getting comfortable with the notes before it sounds good. These are pieces that audiences actually enjoy hearing.
- Exercise No. 1 "Large Intervals"
- Exercise No. 2 "Steps"
- Exercise No. 3 "Resonance"
What Makes This Different
Xavier learned something important during his performing career. Practice music doesn't have to be a punishment.
A research supports this approach. A study from the University of North Texas on Contemporary Double Bass Techniques found that "diverse practicing methods are evidence of the importance of applying creativity in our practice regimes."
When you enjoy what you're playing, you practice more. When you practice more, you get better faster.
These double bass exercises build your skills while keeping you engaged. They're concise enough to learn quickly, but musical enough that audiences love hearing them.
That's the secret. Skill-building that sounds like real music.
Perfect for Every Double Bass Player
Whether you're developing your skills or you've been playing for years, The Exercise Book meets you where you are.
New players get solos that sound impressive without being impossible. Experienced players get quick, satisfying pieces perfect for warming up or casual performance.
Each exercise builds important bass techniques while keeping you engaged. No boring scales or mechanical études. Just fun solos that happen to make you a better player.
Instant Access, Maximum Convenience
The Exercise Book comes as a digital PDF. No waiting for shipping. No lost books.
You buy it, we send the download link to your email. Five minutes later, you're playing.
Print it out, use it on your tablet, or keep it on your phone. However you like to read music, The Exercise Book works with your setup.
Plus, you get unlimited FREE updates. When Xavier releases new solos, we'll automatically send them to your email. Your book keeps growing, at no extra cost.
Get Back to Loving Bass
The Exercise Book is available now for instant download.
- Short, easy-to-play solos.
- Learn without the struggle
- Great for audiences.
- Skill-building disguised as music.
Get The Exercise Book today and make practice fun again.
Questions about The Exercise Book? You can reach out to us anytime or reply to this email, and Xavier's team will help you out.