A great collection of exciting and varied violin duets for the early grades suitable for grades 1-3. Selected and edited by Emma Coulthard.

Small Duets For Two Violins (Kleine Duette Fur Zwei Violinen) Op. 38 is an exciting collection of spirited and varied pieces in two volumes composed by Jacques F. Mazas (1782-1849). These duets will provide a fun challenge for accomplished violinists. In each volume both the violin 1 and violin 2 parts are included separately.

Something of a first in violin music Dual Band features nine exciting violin duets that also offer nine exciting routes to creative improvisation. Through special IMPRO sections players are encouraged to explore every aspect of the instrument as a means to open-minded music-making carefully set within the formal framework of individual pieces. Titles include A Thought Transquil On the Up Laid Back and Silence. Copious notes give start-up advice to players of whatever age or standard from intermediate grade upwards who are approaching improvisation for the first time.

Maurice Hauchard (1870-1957) was a French violinist and composer. As a minor composer often in the shadow of his contemporary Maurice Ravel much of Hauchard's music is not widely known. However his Pour Distraire Petit Père is a charming suite perfect for beginners. As an excellent versatile musician Hauchard loved his art and remains one of the greatest contributors to music education. Pour Distraire Petit Père is a collection of twelve easy pieces arranged for a Violin Duet. Each movement is varied in tempo time and key signatures articulationand rhythm making for an exciting compilation for the students. All beginners should play this quirky Hauchard suite for its engaging contrasts and distinction.