This book is an arrangement for violin and cello of the popular book, "The Violinist Meets the Fiddler," for two violins. It is designed to introduce students to traditional fiddle tunes, combined with familiar classical melodies in fun, easily accessible arrangements. In the twelve duets included in this book, the violin part is designed for the more advanced student, on the level of Suzuki Violin School, Books 3-5. Third position, rapid passage work involving string crossings and chromaticism are utilized. The cello part ranges in level from Books 1-3 and remains in first position, with some extensions. The cello part has been edited by Robin Bloomberg. Double stops can be found in both parts. In the cello part, double stops usually involve open strings. Classical pieces include works of Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak, Handel, Mozart, Offenbach, Pachelbel, Schubert, Rossini, Vivaldi and Johann Strauss. Fiddle Tunes include "Turkey in the Straw," "Arkansas Traveler," "Liberty," "Cripple Creek," "Boil 'em Cabbage Down" and "Sally Ann Johnson."

22 easy pieces for cello and piano from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras. The pieces are mainly playable in the first position and are particularly suitable from the second year of tuition. Many of the piano arrangements can also be played by pupils.

This collection features a selection of classical pieces by the world's most renowned composers: Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, George Frideric Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Lucio Vivaldi, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Johann Strauss II, Edvard Grieg, Johann Pachelbel, Giuseppe Verdi, Edward Elgar, Richard Wagner and Johannes Brahms.

All the pieces are presented in simplified version for the beginner.

Includes:

1812 Overture, Op. 49
An der sch�nen blauen Donau, Op. 314
Bourr�e, BWV 996
Dance of the Flowers, Op. 71a
Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K.525
F�r Elise, WoO 59
Greensleeves
Guten Abend, gut? Nacht
I Dovregubbens hall
Jesus bleibet meine Freude, BWV 147
Kanon in D-Dur
La Donna � Mobile
la Primavera, RV. 269
Menuett, BWV Anh 114
Ode an die Freude, Op. 125
Pomp and Circumstance March N�1, Op. 39
Treulich gef�hrt
Water Music, HWV 349

A whole book of duets for violin and cello, ready to download and enjoy!

21 beautiful melodies, arranged especially to sound good on the violin and cello, without being too difficult. These duets are great to play at students' recitals, wedding gigs, graduation, or just for fun!

Level: from very easy to intermediate.


Contents:
Anon.: Polonaise from the music book of Anna Magdalena Bach

L. v. Beethoven: An die Freude from Symphony no. 9

L. v. Beethoven: Sonatina

G. F. H�ndel: Lascia ch?io pianga from Rinaldo

G. F. H�ndel: Sarabande

W. A. Mozart: Komm, lieber Mai

W. A. Mozart: Horn duet

W. A. Mozart: Papageno?s Aria from The Magic Flute

G. Bizet: Habanera from Carmen

C. G. Neefe: Allegretto

J. P. Rameau: Menuet

F. Schubert: Willkommen, lieber sch�ner Mai (canon)

Trad.: May Song (Alle V�gel sind schon da)

Trad.: Wedding March from L�dingen, Norway

Trad.: Wedding March from Seljord, Norway

Trad.: Wedding March from �re, Norway

Trad.: Dudlebska, Czech polka

Trad: The Beautiful Waltz from Helgeland, Norway

P. I. Tchaikovsky: Waltz from Sleeping Beauty

A. Vivaldi: Theme from Autumn

A. Vivaldi: Theme from Spring