Students just beginning to learn an instrument naturally want to advance quickly beyond simple melodies to something more "popular", but beginning techniques are not enough to allow them to enjoy this type of music as much as they would when singing it. This set of pieces is meant to help bridge that gap, step by step. The pieces gradually progress from very easy to medium advanced, constantly teaching something new. Articulation, phrasing, rhythm, and harmony are all addressed, with special attention paid to the characteristics of pop music. Instrumental parts for violin, flute, viola, and cello are available separately. These parts can be used separately or together in unison. In English and German.
Contents:
Hi! Manfred Schmitz
In the Morning Manfred Schmitz
Farewell Manfred Schmitz
Snuggle Song Manfred Schmitz
Evening Song for... Manfred Schmitz
Little Harlekin (I) Manfred Schmitz
Little Harlekin (II) Manfred Schmitz
Daydreamer Manfred Schmitz
Birthday party Manfred Schmitz
Circus (I) Manfred Schmitz
Circus (II) Manfred Schmitz
Circus (III) Manfred Schmitz
Memody in Minor Manfred Schmitz
Holiday Song Manfred Schmitz
A Little Swing Time Manfred Schmitz
Pop Party (I) Manfred Schmitz
Pop Party (II) Manfred Schmitz
Jovial Dialogue Manfred Schmitz
Fantasy Manfred Schmitz
Chanson Manfred Schmitz
Scherzo Manfred Schmitz
Preludium in D Manfred Schmitz
Sentimental song (I) Manfred Schmitz
Sentimental Song (II) Manfred Schmitz
Moonlight Melancholy Manfred Schmitz
The Five Dollar Song Manfred Schmitz
Concertino Manfred Schmitz
