First published in 1881, the New Method by Czech bassist and teacher Franz Simandl is certainly the most-referenced double bass method book of all time. This volume, Book 2, contains exercises in thumb position, harmonics, and double stops, and the presentation of the material relies upon the reader's general familiarity with the material in Book 1. Edited by Stuart Sankey; published 1984 by International Music Co. 81 Pages.