Camille Saint-Saëns Ed: David Heyes . The bassists' 'national anthem' arranged for quartet, also playable by massed basses. Bass 4 has much of the tune, accompanied by the other three basses, and it has been transposed into D major for ease of performance. This transcription was made for Bass-Fest '98, has now been performed around the world, and allows players of all abilities to perform in one magical work. Player and audience friendly.. Performance Level: 4;6;8.. Grade: 4 - 8