Presto: String Bass
Presto: String Bass Sheet Music Preview

Presto: String Bass

By Ludwig van Beethoven / arr. Tim McCarrick

Grade: 4

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The "Late Quartets" of Beethoven have been considered unreachable for student musicians, and yet, by changing key and simplifying certain passages, this arrangement makes one of Beethoven's most famous and exuberant quartet movements available for your students! This piece is fun to play and fun to watch as Beethoven playfully bounces the melodies between players like a game until he interrupts with a totally unexpected pizzicato passage, only to bring you back to the game again. Leonard Bernstein drew the ire of critics when he arranged this presto for the Vienna Philharmonic, but the players and the audience loved it! (3:50)
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Series: Belwin Concert String Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 124
SKU: 00-PC-0001554_SB
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All Parts for “Presto” — String Orchestra

You're viewing the String Bass part for Presto by Ludwig van Beethoven , arranged by Tim McCarrick. Below is the work's full instrumentation — every individual part is available as a PDF download, or get the complete conductor score and parts as a set.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 5 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
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Composer Ludwig van Beethoven
Arranger Tim McCarrick
Grade / Level Grade: 4
Ensemble String Orchestra
Individual Parts 5 + Score

Strings 5 parts

1st Violin$5.99
Individual part · PDF
2nd Violin$5.99
Individual part · PDF
Viola$5.99
Individual part · PDF
Cello$5.99
Individual part · PDF
String Bass$5.99
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Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Presto”?

This String Orchestra arrangement includes 5 individual parts: 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $5.99. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “Presto”?

“Presto” is rated Grade: 4, written for String Orchestra.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
1st Violin 8
2nd Violin 8
Viola 5
Cello 5
String Bass 5
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Presto: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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