SKU: AP.48274

ISBN 9781470643270. UPC: 038081556109. English.

Adaptable and flexible to your unique needs, Solos, Duets & Trios for Strings is a versatile series that encourages playing in a variety of combinations. Featuring three written parts for every song, the arrangements are designed so that the top line is the melody (Part 1), the second line (Part 2) creates a duet, and the third line (Part 3) forms a trio. You can play solo parts alone or form small string ensembles by mixing and matching instrumentation, as well as mixing the parts played. Students will gain the opportunity to learn how to play in a small chamber group setting. Solos, Duets & Trios for Strings: Movie Favorites features 19 of the most familiar and popular movie themes ever.

Titles: As Time Goes By * Can You Read My Mind? (Love Theme from Superman) * Cantina Band * Family Portrait * From Russia with Love * Gonna Fly Now (Theme from Rocky) * Hedwig's Theme * The Great Escape March * The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) * In Dreams * May the Force Be with You * James Bond Theme * The Magnificent Seven (Main Title) * Newt Says Goodbye to Tina/Jacob's Bakery * Over the Rainbow * Shallow * Song from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) * Star Wars (Main Title) * Theme from Superman.

SKU: CF.BF118

ISBN 9781491149812. UPC: 680160907311. 9 x 12 inches.

Continuing on the success of the popular Compatible series,Compatible Duets for Strings, Volume II contains 29 duets in avariety of styles (classical, folk music, new original pieces) thatcan be played with any combination of two string instruments.Students can develop their chamber ensemble skills whileplaying with their friends, no matter what string instrumentthey play. Ranging from grade levels 2–3, Compatible Duetsfor Strings, Volume II is perfect for orchestra directors to buyfor use in the classroom, and its flexibility makes it a musthavefor any string player.
Having students play in small chamber music groups is a very beneficial exercise to improvethe student’s overall musicianship. The simplest form of chamber music is the duet. It is anopportunity for the student to play with a teacher or to play with another student of similarabilities. Aspects of playing such as tone quality, intonation, technique and ensemble skillscan be developed during the process of studying duets.These duets are different in that they have many different performance options since all ofthe books in this series are compatible. As former long time music educators we alwayshad student that wanted to come to the music room during lunch or after school and theyjust wanted to play with their friends. That was not possible since there is very little duetmaterial available that is compatible with all of the string instruments. This book and thefirst volume in the series takes care of that. A student can now grab their friend no matterwhat instrument they play and have hours of fun playing duets together. Most importantthey will learn something in the process.The duets have been generally placed in the book in order of difficulty and cover a rangeof keys that are appropriate for this ability level. Special care was given to making surethat both of the duet parts were on a similar ability level and that each line was givenan opportunity to play a lead role at some point during the arrangement. Also, most ofthe musical markings are attached to both systems and the point size of the music wasconsidered for ease of reading.It is our hope that this collection will help to stimulate and enhance the musicianship of theperformers. It was a pleasure for me to have the opportunity to put together this collection.We hope it is a useful tool for you for years to come.