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Welcome to the very first WikiBass newsletter—a project conceived and developed by Antonio Mercurio, dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the classical double bass repertoire.
Our journey through music history starts here: discover our in-depth research on composers and their works, and don’t miss our practical tips to ensure you have the best possible experience on our site.
The JOURNAL Section
The JOURNAL: a space dedicated to in-depth analysis and broader reflections on the world of the double bass. Every month, we will publish new articles in which you can actively participate. In fact, you have the opportunity to propose a topic or write your own contribution, which we will be happy to send out and share through this newsletter.
Bonifacio Asioli and the emergence of the first official method for the Italian school.
Bonifacio Asioli was an Italian composer and pedagogue, renowned for his double bass method based on a compact fingering system (1st finger and 2nd+3rd together) that prioritizes stability, intonation, and harmonic function. His technical approach is always at the service of musicality, and the Asioli Collection preserves manuscripts, exercises, vocal works, and historical instruments. Consult the full book “Elementi per il contrabbasso con una nuova maniera di diteggiare” available within the article.
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The TIMELINE
You can start exploring the composers right away by browsing our Timeline, or, if you are looking for something specific, you can use the dedicated search engines to filter results by name or individual work
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We invite you to explore the Project sections to learn more about our platform’s mission and discover how to actively participate in the project.
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Advanced Search
The heart of WikiBass is a dynamic, constantly evolving database. We have organized the data so that you can query it according to your needs: you can filter composers by historical period, search for a specific composition, or simply browse chronologically to see how double bass writing has evolved in Italy.
COMPOSERS
275 Composers
Search through the alphabetical index, by century, or let yourself be surprised by the Random mode. In each composer’s profile, you will find their Biography, in-depth links, and Works.
Musical Works
577 Works
Search by Form, Instrumental Genre, Instrumentation, Century, or via text search. In each entry, you will find a link to consult the work.
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