Detail 01
Bass part only
Bass clef with bass-specific fingerings and positions. Not interchangeable with violin, viola or cello books.
Product detailSKU #1320159954774
AlfredSound Innovations for String Orchestra Book 2 Bass Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book 2 of the Sound Innovations string method, double bass part. For a second-year school orchestra bassist continuing from Book 1.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Second-year school orchestra bass students
- Studios and programs already on the Sound Innovations sequence
- Buying a replacement bass book mid-semester
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-year students who skipped Book 1
- Electric bass players looking for band or rock material
- Programs standardized on a different string method
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 2, not Book 1
Continues past first-position fundamentals. Starting here leaves gaps in bow control and left-hand basics.
Detail 03
Written for double bass
This is orchestral upright bass material, not electric bass. Notation and technique assume an acoustic bass.
Detail 04
String orchestra method
Exercises line up with the other string parts so the section can rehearse together.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Verify your director assigned Book 2 rather than Book 1
- 02Teacher score and accompaniment materials are sold separately
- 03Each string player needs their own instrument-specific book
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for electric bass?
No. It is the double bass part in a string orchestra method, written for upright bass technique.
02Can a cellist use this book?
No. Cello has its own book in the series with different fingerings and range.
03Do I need Book 1 first?
Yes. Book 2 builds directly on Book 1 and assumes that material is covered.
04Does it include a teacher's score?
No. This is the student part book. Scores and conductor materials are separate purchases.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
