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Product description 

The Exercise Book is a digital collection of 18 carefully written exercises designed to build real technique while keeping practice enjoyable. Available for double bass, cello, viola, and violin, each edition is thoughtfully adapted to suit the unique range and demands of the instrument. Instead of repetitive, lifeless drills, every exercise feels like a short piece of music, keeping you engaged as you develop essential skills. Musicians often find themselves practicing more and improving both their technique and musicality, simply because the exercises are fun and genuinely addictive to play.

This book is ideal for intermediate and returning players who want to strengthen fundamentals without feeling overwhelmed or bored. Every exercise is practical, musical, and immediately playable.

What you’ll work on

• Stronger left hand coordination and finger strength
• Improved rhythm, intonation, and note clarity
• Better control across lower position to thumb position.
• Building endurance for longer, more confident playing sessions

Why players love it

• Exercises sound like music, not mechanical drills
• Clear and easy to read notation
• Designed to fit into short, focused practice sessions
• Helps rebuild technique while keeping motivation high

Choose Your Instrument:

Select the edition that matches your instrument to get the most out of every exercise. Each version is carefully adapted for double bass, cello, viola, or violin, ensuring the material fits your range, technique, and musical voice. Simply refer to the guide below and choose your instrument before adding the book to your cart.

If you play a brass or wind instrument, you can still use the book by selecting an edition that matches your clef. The exercises are easily adaptable, making them a flexible tool across a wide range of instruments.

For Teachers:

The 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.

Instant access

The Exercise Book is delivered as a digital PDF. Download it instantly, read it on your tablet, or print it out and start playing right away.

Whether you are returning to the double bass or building your foundation from the ground up, The Exercise Book helps you practice smarter, stay consistent, and enjoy the process.

Other pieces included (click for video)

• Exercise No. 1 "Large Intervals"
• Exercise No. 2 "Steps"
• Exercise No. 3 "Resonance"
• Exercise No. 4 "Progress"
• Exercise No. 5 "Flamenco"
• Exercise No. 6 "Expansion"
• Exercise No. 7 "Diva"
• Exercise No. 8 "Off Beats"
• Exercise No. 9 "Dominant 7th"
• Exercise No. 10 "Groove"
• Exercise No. 11 "2 Voices"
• Exercise No. 12 "Swing"
  
• Exercise No. 13 "Soul"
• Exercise No. 14 "Bass Section"
• Exercise No. 15 "Vibez"
• Exercise No. 16 "Smoke"
• Exercise No. 17 "Argentina"
• Exercise No. 18 "Bounce"

Specifications

• File format: PDF
• 18 pieces to practice
• page count: 24
• download link will be sent to email used to purchase this product
• Instant access.
• Compatible devices: Windows, MAC, iPhone, Android, Tablet, iPad.
  

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Meet the composer

Xavier Dubois Foley

Xavier Foley, the owner of xavierfoley.com, is an award-winning international double bass soloist and composer. An Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient, he was accepted into the Curtis Institute of Music at age 16 and graduated in 2016, where he studied with Edgar Meyer and Hal Robinson. He won First Prize at the 2014 Sphinx Competition Senior Division and was first place winner of the Young Concert Artists auditions in 2016. His works have been commissioned by many organizations, including Carnegie Hall, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the New World Symphony. Drawing on his performance and teaching experience, Xavier creates exercises that focus on building solid fundamentals through clear, musical material.