Fun And Easy Trios For Violin

(Hal Leonard Solo & Ensemble). Violin trio only (different instrument parts are not interchangeable) Includes: Waves of the Danube (Ivanovici) * Auld Lang Syne (Scottish Melody) * German Dance (Haydn) * The Red River Valley (Traditional Cowboy Song) * Turkey in the Straw (American Folk Song) * America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) * Pop Goes the Weasel * Hark! the Herald Angels Sing * Home on the Range (Daniel Kelley) * Deck the Hall * Minuet No. 1 (from Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach ) * Lonesome Road (Spiritual) * Old French Song (Tchaikovsky, Op. 39 No. 16) * O Sole Mio (di Capua) * All Through the Night (Welsh Song) * Santa Lucia (Italian Melody) * Sweet and Low (Barnby) * Good King Wenceslas * Chorale from St. Matthew Passion (J.S. Bach) * Country Gardens (Traditional) * Hymn (J.S. Bach) * Poeme (Fibich)

More than seventy easy trios for beginning and intermediate level violin players.

A Violin solo for 2 Violins with Piano Accompaniment composed by Henry Purcell.

This series contains all of the pieces from Volumes 1 and 2 of the Suzuki Violin School arranged for three violins. Suzuki Violin Volume 1 serves as the violin 1 part. The pieces can be played with or without piano accompaniment, which expands their performance possibilities. Another advantage is that students at different playing and reading levels can make music together. The score contains a chart that lists the level of difficulty of each piece and each part so that the teacher can easily assign parts. All of the parts were purposely kept as simple as possible. A table listing the reading skills required for each piece is found in the back of the violin 2 and violin 3 books.

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment.

John Cacavas has cleverly arranged an assortment of folk tunes, holiday favorites and original melodies in a wide range of styles. Each collection features 22 well-crafted arrangements specifically chosen for each instrument.

A highly illustrated biography and study of Stradivari, the greatest violin maker, including colour photographs of his most famous instruments.