Tony Osborne . Atmospheric and musically rewarding, Aeolian Air would be ideal for the intermediate bassist who is just venturing into low thumb position. Suitable for legato and cantabile playing, with a few technical challenges thrown in for good measure, this offers much to the intermediate bassist. Written in the Aeolian mode - the white keys on the piano - this is a quality work from one of the leading composers writing for the double bass today. 'Despite being written throughout in a 5/4 measure, there is no syncopated feel to it, just a smooth, lilting flow...You'll know in the first couple of bars whether you have a bow change to be proud of. If you haven't then learning or teaching this piece can only help. It's also very pleasing to listen to.' (Double Bassist). Performance Level: 7.. Grade: 7