Step by Step String Ensembles – Step 1

3 pieces for beginner string orchestra with piano accompaniment. Parts are written in large, easy-to-read script.

1. “Waltzing In The Rain” – 1′ 43″ – using pizzicato on open strings.

The strings accompany the piano providing the ‘rain’ effect.
Notation – crotchet notes and rests.
Instrumentation: Violin 1,2,3 / Viola, Violoncello / Double Bass with Piano

There are 2 versions of “Waltzing” – A. Easy for absolute beginners & B. for the next stage. It is also available individually as a free download.

2. “Playful Pup” – 2′ 24″ – using short bows on open strings.

Notation – crotchets and minims, notes and rests.
Instrumentation: Violin 1,2,3 / Viola, Violoncello / Double Bass with Piano

3. “Leapfrog” – 1′ 10″ – Is an 11 bar canon using short and long bowed open strings.

Notation – crotchets, quavers and minim notes and rests.
Instrumentation: Violin 1,2,3 / Viola, Violoncello / Double Bass (without piano)

Sample audio:

Waltzing in the rain

Playful pup

Leap frog

Downloads available:

• Full Score in C – 23p @ $10 (Including all movements)
• Instrumental parts – 7p @ $4 for each Instrument
  • Part 1 – Violin 1
  • Part 2 – Violin 2
  • Part 3 – Violin 3, Viola
  • Part 4 – Cello
  • Part 5 – Double Bass
• Piano Accompaniment – 7p @ $5
• Full Audio @ $1

Hard copy Folio (RRP – $90 +p&p)

The Folio for the Step by Step String Ensembles includes –

• 1xConductor’s Score in C
• 1xPiano Accompaniment
• 8xViolin 1
• 8xViolin 2
• 4xViolin 3
• 4x Viola
• 6xCello 1/2&3
• 2xDouble Bass
• Demonstration CD including piano backing tracks