Mendelssohn - Octet in E-flat major, Op.20, Transcribed for Double Bass - Orchestra Tuning
Felix Mendelssohn - Octet in E-flat major, Op.20, cello II part transcribed for double bass in orchestra tuning (GDAE). 18 pages, available as a PDF download.
Felix Mendelssohn’s Octet in E-flat major, Op.20 is now available for bassists to perform in a transcription of the second cello part for double bass. Originally scored for 4 violins, 2 violas, and 2 cellos, the replacement of the second cello with a bass adds more depth to the ensemble and gives double bassists a chance to perform this masterpiece. After looking through the score, I decided to keep the original cello octaves since the piece is playable at pitch, true to the original part, and offer three different versions: orchestra tuning, solo tuning, and high C tuning (cGDA), so that players can pick the tuning that best matches their needs.
Felix Mendelssohn - Octet in E-flat major, Op.20, cello II part transcribed for double bass in orchestra tuning (GDAE). 18 pages, available as a PDF download.
Felix Mendelssohn’s Octet in E-flat major, Op.20 is now available for bassists to perform in a transcription of the second cello part for double bass. Originally scored for 4 violins, 2 violas, and 2 cellos, the replacement of the second cello with a bass adds more depth to the ensemble and gives double bassists a chance to perform this masterpiece. After looking through the score, I decided to keep the original cello octaves since the piece is playable at pitch, true to the original part, and offer three different versions: orchestra tuning, solo tuning, and high C tuning (cGDA), so that players can pick the tuning that best matches their needs.
Felix Mendelssohn - Octet in E-flat major, Op.20, cello II part transcribed for double bass in orchestra tuning (GDAE). 18 pages, available as a PDF download.
Felix Mendelssohn’s Octet in E-flat major, Op.20 is now available for bassists to perform in a transcription of the second cello part for double bass. Originally scored for 4 violins, 2 violas, and 2 cellos, the replacement of the second cello with a bass adds more depth to the ensemble and gives double bassists a chance to perform this masterpiece. After looking through the score, I decided to keep the original cello octaves since the piece is playable at pitch, true to the original part, and offer three different versions: orchestra tuning, solo tuning, and high C tuning (cGDA), so that players can pick the tuning that best matches their needs.