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32
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15
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5
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5
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5
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Organ, Piano (duet)
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2
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Melody line, Piano
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93
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45
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13
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12
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12
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10
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9
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6
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Piano Trio: Violin, Viola, Piano
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Canon by Pachelbel - Violin and Viola Duet with Piano and Chord Notation
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Piano Trio: Violin, Viola, Piano
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Classical
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Johann Pachelbel
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Glauco Fernandes
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Canon by Pachelbel - Violin an
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Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1370729 By Johann Pachelbel. By Johann Pachelbel. Arran...
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Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1370729 By Johann Pachelbel. By Johann Pachelbel. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Baroque,Chamber,Classical,Wedding. 10 pages. Glauco Fernandes #955065. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1370729). Embark on a journey into the sublime grandeur of classical music with the exclusive sheet music for the arrangement of Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D. This exquisitely crafted arrangement is thoughtfully designed for intermediate-level musicians, offering a captivating musical experience that serves as both an enriching challenge for those honing their skills and a valuable addition to the repertoire of professional musicians.The sheet music for Canon in D stands out for its accessible approach, providing beginner musicians with a stimulating challenge to enhance their instrument-playing abilities. Simultaneously, more experienced musicians will find in this arrangement a rare gem to enrich their repertoires, imparting a unique and engaging interpretation to Pachelbel's majestic composition.Ideal for a variety of events, this arrangement of Canon in D adds a touch of elegance to performances, particularly suitable for weddings where the classical beauty of this piece can create a truly memorable atmosphere. Whether for celebratory moments or as part of a professional repertoire, this sheet music offers a lush and sophisticated interpretation, elevating any occasion.Acquire the Canon in D sheet music now and immerse yourself in the classical opulence of this iconic composition. With its intrinsic quality, this arrangement will not only pose a stimulating challenge for burgeoning musicians but also become an indispensable piece for professionals looking to enrich and diversify their repertoires.If you're seeking more high-quality sheet music, we suggest searching for Glauco Fernandes in the website's search bar. Contact: glaucofernandes.arrangements@gmail.com.
$7.99
Canon by Pachelbel - Violin and Viola Duet with Piano
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Piano Trio: Violin, Viola, Piano
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INTERMEDIATE
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Classical
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Johann Pachelbel
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Glauco Fernandes
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Canon by Pachelbel - Violin an
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Glauco Fernandes
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SheetMusicPlus
Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1370730 By Johann Pachelbel. By Johann Pachelbel. Arran...
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Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1370730 By Johann Pachelbel. By Johann Pachelbel. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Baroque,Chamber,Classical,Wedding. 10 pages. Glauco Fernandes #955066. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1370730). Embark on a journey into the sublime grandeur of classical music with the exclusive sheet music for the arrangement of Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D. This exquisitely crafted arrangement is thoughtfully designed for intermediate-level musicians, offering a captivating musical experience that serves as both an enriching challenge for those honing their skills and a valuable addition to the repertoire of professional musicians.The sheet music for Canon in D stands out for its accessible approach, providing beginner musicians with a stimulating challenge to enhance their instrument-playing abilities. Simultaneously, more experienced musicians will find in this arrangement a rare gem to enrich their repertoires, imparting a unique and engaging interpretation to Pachelbel's majestic composition.Ideal for a variety of events, this arrangement of Canon in D adds a touch of elegance to performances, particularly suitable for weddings where the classical beauty of this piece can create a truly memorable atmosphere. Whether for celebratory moments or as part of a professional repertoire, this sheet music offers a lush and sophisticated interpretation, elevating any occasion.Acquire the Canon in D sheet music now and immerse yourself in the classical opulence of this iconic composition. With its intrinsic quality, this arrangement will not only pose a stimulating challenge for burgeoning musicians but also become an indispensable piece for professionals looking to enrich and diversify their repertoires.If you're seeking more high-quality sheet music, we suggest searching for Glauco Fernandes in the website's search bar. Contact: glaucofernandes.arrangements@gmail.com.
$7.99
Yellow
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Piano Trio: Violin, Viola, Piano
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Coldplay
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Glauco Fernandes
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Yellow
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Glauco Fernandes
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Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1355356 By Coldplay. By Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jon...
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Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1355356 By Coldplay. By Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, and Will Champion. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Chamber,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter,Wedding. 10 pages. Glauco Fernandes #940076. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1355356). Enchanting Violin and Viola Duet: Yellow by Coldplay for Violin and Viola Duet with Piano Accompaniment and Chord NotationsImmerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of Coldplay's Yellow, a striking song known for its enchanting melodies. We present our exclusive intermediate-level arrangement for violin and viola duet with piano accompaniment, thoughtfully crafted for musicians with intermediate skills. This arrangement is perfect for adding a special touch to significant events, such as weddings.The sheet music maintains the original key of the song, ensuring faithful authenticity to the original performance. Ideal for intermediate musicians looking to add a contemporary and captivating piece to their repertoire, this arrangement offers an immersive musical experience. Chord notations are included, providing flexibility for accompaniment by other instruments or guitar.Acquire your score today and discover the unique expressiveness of Yellow with the harmonious blend of violin and viola. This arrangement is the ideal choice for enhancing the atmosphere of important moments, providing an unforgettable soundtrack, especially at weddings.For more high-quality sheet music, search for Glauco Fernandes on the website. Contact: glaucofernandes.arrangements@gmail.com. Explore additional arrangements and enrich your musical repertoire, especially for those involved in the practice of chamber music.Don't forget to check out my YouTube channel to explore more captivating arrangements: [EnchantedSheetMusic](http://www.youtube.com/@EnchantedSheetMusic).
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Yellow
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Piano Trio: Violin, Viola, Piano
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INTERMEDIATE
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Coldplay
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Glauco Fernandes
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Yellow
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Glauco Fernandes
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SheetMusicPlus
Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1355357 By Coldplay. By Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jon...
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Instrumental Duet,Piano Instrumental Duet,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1355357 By Coldplay. By Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jon Buckland, and Will Champion. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Chamber,Pop,Rock,Singer/Songwriter,Wedding. 10 pages. Glauco Fernandes #940077. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1355357). Enchanting Violin and Viola Duet: Yellow by Coldplay for Violin and Viola Duet with Piano AccompanimentImmerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of Coldplay's Yellow, a striking song known for its enchanting melodies. We present our exclusive intermediate-level arrangement for violin and viola duet with piano accompaniment, thoughtfully crafted for musicians with intermediate skills. This arrangement is perfect for adding a special touch to significant events, such as weddings.The sheet music maintains the original key of the song, ensuring faithful authenticity to the original performance. Ideal for intermediate musicians looking to add a contemporary and captivating piece to their repertoire, this arrangement offers an immersive musical experience.Acquire your score today and discover the unique expressiveness of Yellow with the harmonious blend of violin and viola. This arrangement is the ideal choice for enhancing the atmosphere of important moments, providing an unforgettable soundtrack, especially at weddings.For more high-quality sheet music, search for Glauco Fernandes on the website. Contact: glaucofernandes.arrangements@gmail.com. Explore additional arrangements and enrich your musical repertoire, especially for those involved in the practice of chamber music.Don't forget to check out my YouTube channel to explore more captivating arrangements: [EnchantedSheetMusic](http://www.youtube.com/@EnchantedSheetMusic).
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Moonrhymes (for 3 violins, viola and piano)
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Piano Trio: Violin, Viola, Piano
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ADVANCED
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Gilad Cohen
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Moonrhymes
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Gilad Cohen
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Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1205111 Composed by Gilad Cohen. Chamber,Classical,Contemporary. 217 pages. Gilad Cohen #803298. ...
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Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1205111 Composed by Gilad Cohen. Chamber,Classical,Contemporary. 217 pages. Gilad Cohen #803298. Published by Gilad Cohen (A0.1205111). Written with the theme of family in mind, Moonrhymes is based on nursery rhymes from different cultures. The piece is comprised of three movements (, in addition to an introduction and a finale, all played without a break): each of them focuses on a traditional song from a different origin: the English-Irish “Danny Boy,†the Latin “A La Nanita Nana,†and the Israeli-Yiddish “Numi Numi.† While such tunes have been sung as lullabies for many years, their lyrics are often more bleak than what might seem appropriate for bedtime. My treatment of these melodies takes them thus to mysterious, reflective, and dark places, using folk elements from various cultures. Moonrhymes plays with the question of what rhyming could mean in instrumental music.  Literal rhymes feature similarities in sound between words: the endings of rhyming words usually sound identical, while the beginnings are different.  Likewise, the themes of the piece are very similar to the original tunes, but each carries a significant musical difference in pitch, rhythm etc.  Additionally, many moments in the piece “rhyme†with one another:  Accompaniment figurations reoccur while supporting different tunes (such as a repeated arrpegiated minor-7th chord), sounds and textures repeat through the piece (such as “glassy†chordsin the violins using harmonics), and musical themes float again and again into the surface (such as the melody of “Rock-a-bye Baby,†another popular lullaby that features disturbing lyrics and serves as a transition between the movements).In the finale, all tunes—and cultures—join together: The Yiddish-based “Numi Numiâ€, with its Phyrygian mode, is heard in the bass and provides the foundation for “Danny Boy†an its iconic English-American useof the pentatonic scale, while also supporting figurations from both “Nanita†(featuring a highly-embellished minor-scale Spanish melody) and “Rock-a-bye Baby†(whose sweet melody is disguised under darker harmonies).
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