Habits of a Successful Young String Musician, Book 2 for bass; Ball/Selby/Rush

Habits of a Successful Young String Musician, Book 2 for bass is a continuing fundamentals book by Kate McWilliams Ball, Christopher Selby, and Scott Rush, published by GIA Publications. Designed for second-year bass students and young developing players, this method builds on the skills introduced in Book 1 through short, sequenced exercises and clear musical goals. The book reinforces tone production, rhythm, note reading, finger patterns, intonation, bow control, shifting readiness, ensemble listening, and early musicianship. Useful for string orchestra classes, sectionals, private lessons, and individual practice, this bass method helps young bassists strengthen reliable practice habits while preparing them for more confident performance in a school orchestra program.