Running The Numbers

DMM-1 Running the Numbers: A Thorough Figured-Bass Workbook for Keyboard Players. Spiral bound to sit comfortably on your keyboard music holder. "Running the Numbers" is the new standard text for teaching thorough bass realization. The volumeis also a college/conservatory/ university text as well. By world class educators / performers Frances Fitch and Jack Ashworth. This volume is the new benchmark text for learning to create keyboard continuo from the numbers.

“I lovethis book!!...for anyone who wants to begin learning continuo as well as any continuo players looking to improve their skills.” - Bryon Schenkman, Seattle Baroque Orchestra

“...students who use this book will be able to accompany effectively;accompanying from figures will be a pleasure...It seems foolproof to me.” - Mitzi Meyerson, Universität der Künste, Berlin

“At last, a continuo treatise has appeared that begins with music making in reality instead of abstracttheory....Bravo! - Peter Sykes, Boston University

“...highly creative approach to learning how to play from figured (or unfigured) bass....If other ways of acquiring this skill have eluded you, dont give up until you have worked from thismethod.” Catherine Liddell, Boston University

“Skills are also enriched through references for further study, together with suggestions regarding performance practice. Fitch and Ashworth have provided this valuable edition for continuoplayers and institutions involved in the teaching and performance of early music.” Mary Mageau, Composer and harpsichordist, Brisbane, Australia