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.
- “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
- “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)
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
Downloads available:
- Full Score in C – 23p @ $10 (Including all movements)
- Instrumental parts – 7p @ $4 for each Instrument
- Piano Accompaniment – 7p @ $5
- Full Audio @ $1
Sample audio: