Detail 01
Bass-specific book
Part is written for double bass only. Each instrument in the orchestra needs its own book.
Product detailSKU #1280422358391
AlfredSound Innovations for String Orchestra Book 1 Bass Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Method book for double bass, first year of a school string orchestra program. Buy it if your ensemble is running Sound Innovations Book 1.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Middle school bassists starting in a school orchestra
- Students whose director assigned this specific series
- Home practice alongside class rehearsals
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bass guitar players — this is orchestral double bass
- Self-teaching adults with no instructor to check position
- Anyone whose program uses a different method series
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
Book 1
Starting point of the series. Covers first-year material, so later books continue from here.
Detail 03
String orchestra edition
Written to line up with violin, viola, cello and bass parts playing together in class.
Detail 04
Under $12
Priced as a consumable student book. Expect to replace it if it gets beaten up in a case.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your director wants String Orchestra, not the Concert Band series
- 02One book per student — this is a single part, not a score
- 03Check whether your teacher expects the edition with included media
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for upright bass or bass guitar?
Upright. It is the double bass part in a string orchestra method, using orchestral positions and bowing rather than fretted bass technique.
02Do I need the other instrument books too?
No. Buy only the book for the instrument you play. The director handles the full score and other parts.
03Can an adult beginner use this alone?
It is built around a classroom sequence with a teacher present. Working through it solo means no one is checking your hand position or bow hold.
04What comes after this book?
The series continues into later books. Finish Book 1 first, then move up with whatever your program is using.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
