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Down Steers the Bass
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Scoring:
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SATB Choir A Cappella |
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Instruments:
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Soprano Voice Alto Voice Tenor Voice Bass Voice SATB Choir |
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Soprano Voice:
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Pro Credit Eligible:
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No |
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Interactive:
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Yes |
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Pages:
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6 |
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Product #:
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MN0019536 |
Song: |
Down Steers the Bass |
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Instruments: |
Soprano Voice Alto Voice Tenor Voice Bass Voice SATB Choir | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
SATB Choir A Cappella |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
80 |
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MN0019536 |
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Price:
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$2.99
First purchase must contain a minimum of 4 prints.
Includes prints + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
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6 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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Down steers the bass with grave majestic air, And up the treble mounts with shrill career; With softer sounds, in mild melodious maze, Warbling between the tenor gently plays. |
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Arrangement Details
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Composed by: |
Daniel Read |
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Pages: |
6 |
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Forms: |
Anthem Psalmody |
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Instruments: |
Soprano Voice Alto Voice Tenor Voice Bass Voice SATB Choir | |
Vocal Range: |
D4-G5 |
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Scoring: |
SATB Choir A Cappella |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0019536 |
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Metronome: |
h = 80 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Down Steers the Bass
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Date: |
1785 |
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Publisher: |
A-R Editions, Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0019536 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
Down steers the bass with grave majestic air, And up the treble mounts with shrill career; With softer sounds, in mild melodious maze, Warbling between the tenor gently plays. |
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From the Book: |
Daniel Read: Collected Works |
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Daniel Read: Collected Works |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The SATB choir a cappella edition of “Down Steers the Bass” is in G major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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What does this SATB choir a cappella arrangement include?
The SATB choir a cappella arrangement of “Down Steers the Bass” is written for soprano voice, alto voice, tenor voice, bass voice and SATB choir. The score includes separate parts for soprano, alto, tenor and bass, allowing a choir to perform it unaccompanied.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “Down Steers the Bass” composed by Daniel Read is a SATB choir a cappella arrangement you can download and print. This edition includes 6 pages of music. It's written in G major.
It's played at about 80 BPM. It's arranged for Soprano Voice, Alto Voice, Tenor Voice, Bass Voice and SATB Choir. It's categorized as Anthem on Musicnotes.
There are 2 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
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