Playing the Famous Concerto for Double Bass by Capuzzi

If you've spent any time in a practice room with a big wooden box, you've probably wrestled with the concerto for double bass capuzzi at some point. It's one of those "rite of passage" pieces that every bassist encounters, usually right around the time they're moving from basic orchestral playing into the world of solo repertoire. It's charming, it's melodic, and quite frankly, it's a bit of a workout for your left hand if you aren't used to the Classical style. ...

March 5, 2026 · 7 min · Kelsey Peggy