Detail 01
Bass (Tuba) part
The low brass book in the series. Written in bass clef at concert pitch, the standard for American band tuba parts.
Product detailSKU #1281045522842
AlfredI Recommend Bass (Tuba)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The tuba part from Alfred's I Recommend series. For a tuba player in a school band who needs their own copy of the low brass book.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tuba players in a school or community band
- A director stocking one book per low brass chair
- Home practice away from the band room
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Trombone or baritone players, who read their own part book
- Anyone wanting a score, accompaniment, or solo repertoire
- Players who need the E-flat brass band tuba transposition
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
Single-instrument part book
Only the tuba line. Other chairs need their own books from the same series to line up.
Detail 03
$7.99
Cheap enough to keep one in the case and not fight over the section copy.
Detail 04
Red cover
Identical across instruments in the series, so tuba and clarinet books look the same. Name it.
Detail 05
Thin softcover
Fits a case pocket, but it will not stay open on a stand in wind without a clip.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your part is tuba, not baritone, trombone, or bass clarinet
- 02Buy per player, not per section
- 03A stand clip helps — thin books close on their own
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does 'Bass' here mean string bass?
No. In band series naming, Bass (Tuba) is the tuba book. String bass has a separate part in orchestra sets.
02Can a baritone player read this?
Not as written. Baritone and euphonium have their own part book; the ranges and octaves differ from tuba.
03Is this in bass clef?
Yes. American band tuba parts read bass clef at concert pitch, so no transposing on your end.
04Will it match what the rest of the band plays?
Only if they are on the same I Recommend series. Match the series title, then pick each player's instrument.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
