The A Flying Start for Strings series presents a carefully graded sequence of music for teaching the beginning string player. The books are suitable for teaching individuals or groups of the same instrument. Many tunes in the series for violin viola and cello are in the same key and can be played together.Teachers can use this versatile series in a way that suits their own teaching style. There is ample room in all books for the teacher wishing to add more dynamics slurs bowing signs tempos instructions or explanations. The large easy-to-read notes and clear and simple layout help students concentrate on the notes they are learning. Lively folk and traditional tunesmake learning fun and lead to confident playing.With only one tune on most pages the young student gains a sense of achievement from turning the pages quickly and moving on.Book 2 starts with D string tunes to consolidate reading skills and provide the most comfortable pitch for singing. Students progress from one-string tunes to two-string tunes. The book introduces slurs simple dotted rhythms and dynamics. There is a page of bowing variations with rhythms and bowings to apply to a scale arpeggio or melody. Ensemble playing is brought in with canons and rounds.

Team strings: Is ideal for individual group and class tuition Allows violin and viola or cello and bass to be taught in the same lesson Contains carefully graded music in a wide variety of styles from Baroque and Classical to Folk Film and Jazz Develops instrument-related aural skills improvisation and composition Offers helpful notes for the teacher together with piano accompaniments ensemble scores and parts for wind brass and percussion

21 Pieces for Flexible String Ensemble-String Time Starters is an exciting new ensemble collection for beginner strings from the authors of the award-winning Fiddle Time series. A prequel to 'String Time Joggers' this collection provides inventive and enjoyable ensemble repertoire for groups of all sizes. This volume contains 21 pieces for Violin. 21 easy characterful ensemble pieces plus fun warm ups. Flexible scoring for Violin Viola Cello and Double Bass with Piano or CD accompaniment - from duets in any combination to large ensembles. The level approximately corresponds to the Starters books for Violin Viola and Cello - some parts use open strings only some use open strings and first fingers and some use all fingers catering for groups of mixed ability. Pupil books for Violin Viola Cello and Double Bass with lively illustrations. Teacher's book with score including Piano part and a CD with performances and backing tracks for all pieces. Full performances and backing tracks also available to download from the Companion Website.

22 Pieces For Flexible String Ensemble. 21 easy, characterful ensemble pieces, plus fun warm ups Flexible scoring for violin, viola, cello, and double bass with piano or CD accompaniment - from duets in any combination to large ensembles The level approximately corresponds to the Starters books for violin, viola, and cello - some parts use open strings only, some use open strings and first fingers, and some use all fingers, catering for groups of mixed ability Pupil books for violin, viola, cello, and double bass with lively illustrations Teacher's book with score, including piano part, and a CD with performances and backing tracks for all pieces / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Violon

26 Trios That Can Be Played by Any Combination Of String Instruments-These versatile trios are written so that they can be performed by any combination of three string instruments. With books available for Violin Cello Viola and Bass there will always be an opportunity to play no matter what instruments are available!The arrangements and compositions by prominent string pedagogue Doris Gazda will sound full and satisfying with only three players all the way up to a full string orchestra. The music selection covers a wide variety of musical styles that will provide hours of enjoyment and performance options. There is even an arrangement of the 'Bridal Chorus' from the opera Lohengrin should you have the opportunity to play at awedding!The trios are progressively organized by level of difficulty to enable the performers to gradually advance in skill.