Detail 01
Cello/bass edition
Parts are written for the low strings. A violinist needs the separate violin edition of the same series.
Product detailSKU #1281045522680
AlfredBasic Fiddlers Philharmonic: Old-Time Fiddle Tunes Cello/Bass (Book/Online Audio)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Old-time fiddle tune arrangements scored for cello and bass, with online audio. For string players in a school or community fiddle group.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Cellists in a school orchestra playing alongside fiddlers
- Bassists who need parts that lock with fiddle melodies
- Practicing at home against the online audio tracks
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violin or viola players — this book covers cello and bass only
- Players wanting standard classical repertoire rather than old-time tunes
- Total beginners who can't yet read notation
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Online audio, not a CD
You stream or download the tracks, so any phone or computer works. No disc drive needed.
Detail 03
Old-time fiddle tune repertoire
Reels, jigs and breakdowns rather than etudes. Rhythm and groove matter more than position work.
Detail 04
Part of the Fiddlers Philharmonic series
Written so all the instrument editions play the same tunes together in a full string group.
Detail 05
Book format
Printed sheet music you read from a stand, not a method with video lessons.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No instrument, bow, rosin or stand included — this is the book only
- 02Other players in your group need their own matching editions
- 03Audio access is online; check the code inside before the book leaves the store
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this work for upright bass and electric bass?
The parts are written in bass clef for the low range, so either can read them. Upright is the usual fit in a string ensemble setting.
02Do I need the earlier books first?
This is a tune collection rather than a graded method, so you can pick it up once you read notation comfortably in first position.
03Is the audio included or sold separately?
Online audio comes with the book. Access it through the code printed inside.
04Can one player use this alone?
Yes. The parts stand up solo against the audio tracks, though they are written with a full fiddle group in mind.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
