The Best of Big and Easy, Volume 2: Electric Bass/Opt. Baritone B.C. (Tuba Double) Book

Story's selections here are crowd-pleasers with genuine staying power. Every tune lands instantly with audiences, and the arrangements respect the idiom of each piece while keeping low brass and bass parts singable and rewarding rather than buried in tedious doubling patterns.

Tight, fun, and immediately accessible. These are tunes that hit the ground running and keep audiences engaged from the first bar. The low end sits in that sweet spot between supporting the ensemble and taking its own musical moment.

Marching bands and pep bands at any level looking for reliable, energetic material that plays well at games, competitions, and community events. Low brass players benefit from accessible parts that let them contribute confidently while developing harmonic awareness.

• Lock the groove with the drummer early; these charts thrive when the rhythm section sits tight and the bass line drives the ensemble forward
• Balance the electric bass volume so it anchors the harmony without overwhelming the baritone or tuba melody lines
• Shape each tune's character distinctly: "Bad to the Bone" needs that swagger, while "Sleigh Ride" should sparkle and bounce

Perfect for football season or pep band rotations when you need fresh material that requires minimal rehearsal time but maximum impact. Slip individual charts into your setlist throughout the year, or program several back-to-back for a high-energy medley that audience members will recognize and enjoy.

• Reading and executing syncopated bass lines in pop and funk idioms
• Maintaining steady rhythm section coordination with drums and keyboards
• Balancing doubled bass lines between electric bass and low brass voicings
• Interpreting style-specific articulation and swing in contemporary repertoire