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Bass World
About Bass World
Bass World is an eclectic, not-for-profit magazine published for the enjoyment and education of the ISB's membership. It serves as a vital link among the members of the international bass-playing community. Regular features include: columns for soloists, orchestra members and jazz bassists; advice from experts about instrument maintenance; profiles of early and 20th century music specialists; discussions of health issues for bassists; tips for teachers of young bassists; a page just for kids; reviews of new recordings and music; and interviews with leading bassists from around the world.
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- Back issues of Bass World magazine, portrait calendars, and convention programs are available for members in searchable PDF format in the Online Library.
The links below will open recent issues of Bass World into a flipbook style reading experience. After clicking on the link, read the issue by using the navigation bar at the bottom of the landing page to go forward or back.
Volume 45
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 45 #2 (February 2023).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 45 #1 (October 2022).
Volume 44
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 44 #3 (June 2022).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 44 #2 (February 2022).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 44 #1 (October 2021).
Volume 43
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 43 #3 (June 2021).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 43 #2 (February 2021).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 43 #1 (October 2020).
Volume 42
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 42 #3 (June 2020).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 42 #2 (February 2020).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 42 #1 (October 2019).
Volume 41
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 41 #3 (June 2019).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 41 #2 (February 2019).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 41 #1 (October 2018).
Volume 40
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 40 #3 (February 2018).
Click here (Members Only) to read the full transcript of Victor Wooten's interview with Mike Forfia, published in Bass World Volume 40 #3. You can also listen to the interview here (Members Only).
Click here (Members Only) to read Mozart Requiem for a Double Bassist Part 2 by Klaus Trumpf in German. ISB members can read this article (Members Only) in its final English translation by Vincent Osborn, see Bass World Volume 40 #3.
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 40 #2 (October 2017).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 40 #1 (June 2017).
Click here (Members Only) to read Mozart Requiem for a Double Bassist Part 1 by Klaus Trumpf in German. ISB members can read this article (Members Only) in its final English translation by Vincent Osborn, see Bass World Volume 40 #1.
Volume 39
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 39 #3 (February 2017).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 39 #2 (October 2016).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 39 #1 (June 2016).
Click here to read Dmitri Shostakovich: Music and Adaptations for Double Bass and Piano by Jean-Pierre Robert in French. To read this article in its final English translation, see Bass World Volume 39 #1.
Volume 38
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 38 #3 (February 2016).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 38 #2 (October 2015).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 38 #1 (June 2015).
Volume 37
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 37 #3 (February 2015).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 37 #2 (October 2013).
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 37 #1 (June 2013).
Volume 36
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 36 #3 (February 2013).
Volume 35
Click here (Members Only) to read Bass World Volume 35 #3 (February 2012).