ISBN 9781610651059.

This collection of vibrant traditional and original tunes captures the variety of mandolin styles in America. The styles represented include old time country and bluegrass, ragtime, swing, Irish, Italian, and neoclassical. Some of the techniques explored are cross-picking, droning, voice-leading, double stops, and pull-offs. Of special interest are tunes that make use of the chord solo potential of the mandolin. A discussion of each tune provides lively commentary on the history and players behind the style, an outline of the arranging and composing ideas that are employed, and tips for practicing and honing technique. Tunes are shown in notation and tablature, and audio is included. This is the perfect anthology for intermediate and advanced players who want to build their skills while expanding their range of styles.

Strawberries and Ice Cream is a piece written specifically for young, beginner string players, based on the Orff principles of singing and playing.

The rhythmic patterns in Strawberries and Ice Cream aid in right-hand development and include an opportunity to teach retake bows.

Each verse contains a sung section and a played section.

Each instrumental part (Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass) has an open string part and a part with simple fingers.
There is an optional piano part accompaniment included.

Parts include colour coding to make note reading approachable and fun!

The lyrics of Strawberries and Ice Cream are catchy and fun and your young string ensemble will love it.