More String Time Joggers is a welcome addition to the ensemble repertoire for beginner strings from the authors of the award-winning Fiddle Time series. This exciting collection provides inventive and enjoyable ensemble material for all string groups, whatever their size. / Violoncelle (Ensemble A Cordes)

The Simply Strings series is a collection of arrangements of well-known tunes for beginner string orchestras or chamber groups in schools and music centres. An easy optional piano part (and optional double bass part) is included to help teachers in rehearsal. Guitar chords are also included.Contains: (Joplin) contains: The Entertainer, Bethena Waltz, andThe Great Crush Collision March / Ensemble A Cordes / niveau : Elémentaire / Set (Conducteur et parties séparées)

Par STILES SARAH. Impro, an exciting new introduction to improvisation in string playing, is suited to absolute beginners as well as more advanced players. It can be combined with regular teaching methods or used as a source of relaxation and fun in lessons, and all the material is interchangeable between violin, viola, cello and double bass. The skills of free improvisation are built up in stages, using basic ideas and progressing to more complex patterns. There are guidelines all the way, plus duets with improvisation for teacher and pupil - and any other string players wishing to enjoy this lively and original style of music-making! A teacher working in Holland, Sarah Stiles leadsworkshops in her method of Free Improvisation, and is also the composer of the unique Dual Band, nine violin duos with improvisation./ Répertoire / Orchestre à Cordes

Par WILSON PETER. Flexible arrangements of three irresistible pieces from the famous film based on JK Rowling's book, and one great new original Harry Potter inspired piece by Peter Wilson for young string players: perfect for concerts or just for fun! For Violin, optional Viola, Cello and Double Bass (up to approximately Grade 2 standard), plus additional open-string parts so beginners can be included, with Piano accompaniments. Put the CD-Rom in a computer to access PDFs of all ten instrumental parts and print out as many as are needed. Put it in a standard CD player to hear the free audio tracks of the Piano accompaniments - ideal for rehearsals and performances./ Recueil / Conducteur

Par WILSON PETER. Flexible arrangements of three irresistible pieces from well-loved Children's films for young string players: perfect for concerts or just for fun! For Violin, optional Viola, Cello and Double Bass (up to approximately Grade 2 standard), plus additional open-string parts so beginners can be included, with Piano accompaniments. Put the CD-Rom in a computer to access PDFs of all ten instrumental parts and print out as many as are needed. Put it in a standard CD player to hear the free audio tracks of the Piano accompaniments - ideal for rehearsals and performances./ Recueil / Conducteur

Paying tribute to great artists like Dick Dale, The Ventures, and Jan and Dean, here is an exciting, fast-paced piece in the style of classic 1960s surf rock. Easy eighth and quarter note rhythms and a focus on the first and second finger patterns make it approachable for beginners, and it's a fun way to apply lessons in reading G string notes. The optional drum kit part adds flair to the rock style. (1:45) / Orchestre A Cordes

A modern, joyful piece by Doug Spata that uses only the notes of the D major scale on the D and A strings with quarter and eighth notes, this piece is a great way for beginners to proudly demonstrate their bowing and ensemble playing skills! Each section gets a turn playing both the carefree melodies and sparkling accompaniments. (2:00) / Orchestre A Cordes