By Brian Balmages. Beginning String Orchestra. FJH Beginning Strings. This fun-s...(+)
By Brian Balmages.
Beginning String
Orchestra. FJH Beginning
Strings. This
fun-spirited fiddle tune
begins with a unison
statement of the theme,
then gradually expands in
harmony until the entire
ensemble is into the
groove. While the theme
develops, the initial
pizzicato in the low
strings serves as the
rhythm section of the
group. Other members of
the orchestra take over
this rhythm section,
including violas (and
optional violin 3),
stomping and clapping as
the hoedown begins to
roar. As is
characteristic of much
fiddle music, Hey Fiddle
Fiddle! is based mostly
on open 4ths and 5ths.
These intervals become
the focus of the piece at
measure 49, where violins
and violas trade phrases
back and forth with low
strings. One final build
brings the tune back for
a stirring conclusion.
Score for this title:
ST6120S. Extra part for
this title: ST6120P.
String Orchestra. Level:
1.5. Score and Set of
Parts. Published by The
FJH Music Company Inc.
