{"product_id":"concepts","title":"Concepts by Xavier Foley (Intermediate)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern solo music for intermediate double bass players\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcept Bass is a collection of modern solo pieces designed to help intermediate bass players improve technique by playing real music, not traditional drills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of isolating concepts, each piece integrates contemporary rhythms, modern harmony, and groove-based ideas into complete compositions that feel current and engaging to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces expand the double bass repertoire beyond standard etudes, encouraging rhythmic confidence, expressive phrasing, and musical thinking while reinforcing essential technical skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll develop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStronger left-hand coordination through repeating musical patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved rhythmic feel and groove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter shifting and position awareness, including introduction to thumb position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater control of tone, articulation, and phrasing in modern musical contexts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Concept Bass works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic-first approach instead of mechanical exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfluenced by contemporary classical writing, film textures, and modern rhythmic language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for practice, lessons, warmups, and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging for both players and audiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatured piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1u7vN9EN03c?si=tXWKa-QoxU0isg-h\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther pieces included (click for video)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WBIdpvGrjLI\"\u003eConcept No. 1 \"Infinity\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/d3FjULZNumU\"\u003eConcept No. 2 \"Beauty\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qRdRjS1VqjM\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConcept No. 3 \"Boss\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4d_rjuwEsso\"\u003eConcept No. 4 \"Operation\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFree Updates \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReceive FREE complimentary updates to your email every time Xavier Foley adds a new piece to this product. It's recommend that you purchase now as the price will go up when more pieces are added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Teachers:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1699\/0109\/files\/Screenshot_2026-06-02_at_11.45.54_AM.png?v=1780371969\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"77\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 5-user option is perfect for teachers with a teaching studio. It allows you to use the book with multiple students, making it easy to share the material across your lessons while saving money compared to purchasing individual copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant access\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLatin Study Book is delivered as a digital PDF. Download it instantly, read it on a tablet, or print the music and start practicing today\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"274\" width=\"212\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1699\/0109\/files\/page_1b8503be-7147-4be7-a331-e9b658580818.png?v=1773828956\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFile format: PDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 pieces to practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epage count: 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edownload link will be sent to email used to purchase this product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll pieces composed to Xavier Foley \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible devices: Windows, MAC, iPhone, Android, Tablet, iPad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet featured!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c-mrkdwn__br\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubmit a video of yourself playing music from the Concept Bass for a chance to be featured on my social media accounts. Featured videos gain exposure within the bass community and beyond, helping you reach potential gig opportunities while growing your social media presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMeet the composer\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1699\/0109\/files\/xavier_cropped.jpg?v=1768256561\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eXavier Dubois Foley\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXavier Foley, the owner of xavierfoley.com, is an award-winning international double bass soloist and composer. An \u003cstrong\u003eAvery Fisher Career Grant \u003c\/strong\u003erecipient, he was accepted into the \u003cstrong\u003eCurtis Institute of Music\u003c\/strong\u003e at age 16 and graduated in 2016, where he \u003cstrong\u003estudied with Edgar Meyer\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHal Robinson\u003c\/strong\u003e. He won \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Prize at the 2014 Sphinx Competition Senior Division \u003c\/strong\u003eand was\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efirst place winner of the\u003cstrong\u003e Young Concert Artists auditions \u003c\/strong\u003ein 2016. His works have been commissioned by many organizations, including \u003cstrong\u003eCarnegie Hall\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlanta Symphony Orchestra\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003eNew World Symphony\u003c\/strong\u003e. Drawing on his performance and teaching experience, Xavier creates exercises that focus on building solid fundamentals through clear, musical material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more music by Xavier Foley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1699\/0109\/files\/sheet-music-banner_crop.png?v=1781884816\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more music by Xavier Foley, from beginner-friendly pieces to advanced solo works, with different styles and genres to explore for practice and performance. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/xavierfoley.com\/collections\/individual-sheet-music\"\u003eClick here to see more.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xavier Foley","offers":[{"title":"Double Bass \/ 1 Copy","offer_id":44242375606371,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double Bass \/ 5 Copies","offer_id":44242376196195,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cello \/ 1 Copy","offer_id":44242375639139,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cello \/ 5 Copies","offer_id":44242376228963,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Viola \/ 1 Copy","offer_id":44242375671907,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Viola \/ 5 Copies","offer_id":44242376261731,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Violin \/ 1 Copy","offer_id":44242375704675,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Violin \/ 5 Copies","offer_id":44242376294499,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1699\/0109\/files\/co3.png?v=1781852708","url":"https:\/\/xavierfoley.com\/products\/concepts","provider":"Xavier Foley","version":"1.0","type":"link"}