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The spacing and layout of the scores is clear and easy to read. The dynamic markings are well placed and leave plenty of space for markings. Introductions of new left-hand techniques such as shifting into a new position, are indicated prior to each melody . . . The short pieces introduce young students to numerous classic melodies and, when chosen with care, make a refreshing and much needed change of pace supplement to methods with less inspired selections. * Magazine of the International Society of Bassists February 2004 (USA) *
Two excellent volumes here from Keith Hartley . . . In short, it provides all the basics for a very secure technique without seeming to do so . . . Both Hartley and the music have been very well served by these Oxford University Press editions. * Double Bassist Spring 98 *
It is a pleasure to receive some really useful double bass publications . . . These books are invaluable, being well presented, well graded, with good diagrams and clear scales. * Music Teacher May 98 *

Keith Hartley is the author of the well-known Double Bass Solo series, published by Oxford University Press. He is a double bassist in the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, London.

The Great Gate of Kiev ; Tortues (Le Carnaval des Animaux) ; Waltz (Roses from the South) ; Canon on Frere Jacques (Symphony 1) ; The Merry Peasant (Album for the Young) ; Entr'acte (Incidental Music to Rosamunde) ; Ode to Joy (Symphony 9 The Choral) ; Drink to me only ; Pilgrims' March (Symphony 4 The Italian) ; Minuet (12 Duets for 2 Basset Horns, K487) ; Minuet (Aires and Dances) ; The Trout (Piano Quintet, Op.114) ; Andante Cantabile (String Quartet 1) ; Lullaby (Op. 49 No. 4) ; March (Judas Maccabaeus) ; Now is the Month of Maying ; Old French Song (Album for the Young) ; Berceuse (Dolly Suite, Op.56) ; Finlandia Op. 26, No. 7 ; The Harmonious Blacksmith (Harpsichord Suite 5 in E) ; My Heart Ever Faithful (Cantata 68) ; Largo (Symphony 9 From the New World) ; March (Scipio) ; Andante (Rococo Variations, Op. 33) ; Jupiter (The Planets) ; The Gift to be Simple ; Where'er You Walk (Semele) ; Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Cantata 147) ; Greensleeves ; When I am Laid in Earth (Dido and Aeneas) ; Andante (Trumpet Concerto) ; Minuet (L'Arlesienne Suite 2) ; Sheep May Safely Graze (Cantata 208) ; Poeme (for Violin and Orchestra) ; Minuet ; Rondo all'Ongarese (Piano Trio in G) ; Intermezzo (Cavalleria Rusticana) ; Toreador's Song (Carmen) ; St. Anthony Chorale (Haydn Variations) ; Nocturne (A Midsummer Night's Dream) ; Minuet (The Anna Magdalena Notebook) ; Pavane (Op. 50) ; Valse (Coppelia) ; Allegro Vivace (Overture Rosamunde) ; Entr'acte No. 2 (Carmen) ; Agnus Dei (Requiem) ; Prelude (Op. 28 No. 20) ; Praeludium after Pugnani ; Sonatina