Old English Hymns for Violin Solo


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These fresh arrangements of fourteen old English hymns combine both classical and folk elements for a delightful effect. the violin soloist is encouraged to embellish the melodies once the basic tunes have been mastered. These solos with piano accompaniment have been modified from the Green Hill CD version to facilitate smooth interplay between the soloist and accompanist. Artistic and engaging, these solos will be a joy to play for church services and recitals througout the year. Includes familiar, favorite tunes such as: All Things Bright and Beautiful; Let All Things Now Living; Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; for the Beauty of the Earth; I Sing the Almighty Power of God; Come, Ye Thankful People, Come; I Want a Principle Within; Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus; and more. Early intermediate in difficulty.




Beautiful Melodies from Around the World - Music for Two Violins


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Imagine a campfire! Envision sitting around the bright flames with your friends and family singing songs out in the great expanse. Imagine that those melodies you sing stir up joy, hope, and belief in the great wonders of the world. Melodies have connected different kinds of people for many, many years. Music brings us closer, and music makes any occasion more festive and memorable. This book was written to promote the love of old folk melodies, provide processional music for special celebrations, and to include players of all levels. Music educators will find that there are many possibilities and combinations for practice and performance. Includes a 16-page section of twelve selected pieces for an optional cello part. It is my great hope that music students, families, and educators will all enjoy this very special collection of Beautiful Melodies from Around the World.




Winter - Folk Carols for Violin and Cello


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Celebrate the winter season with these concert-ready arrangements influenced by a variety of folk traditions such as Celtic, old-time, bluegrass and Scandinavian fiddle. This collection of time-honored and original melodies is written with a modern string crossover twist to keep both the listener and performer engaged. All tunes are arranged by the Wires String Duo, including their original piece “Campbell Street”. The audio is a stereo recording of each of the arrangements inside this collection. Includes access to online audio.




Violin Fingering - Basic to Advanced


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Thoughtful and pragmatic fingering is essential to achieving a high degree of musicianship on any string instrument. Violin Fingering: Basic to Advanced is a primer for conventional fingering practice as well as for modern concepts. With more than half of its 82 musical examples taken from elementary and intermediate technical levels, the book’s basic ideas are readily accessible to the student violinist, while the advanced examples would challenge any violinist. “… there are so many brilliant ideas contained within…” David Kim Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra




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100 Christmas Carols and Hymns for Flute and Guitar


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Through the centuries, the Christmas season has inspired composers, poets, lyricists and hymn writers to apply their craft in devotion to this event. This book presents 100 arrangements of favorite Christmas carols and advent hymns for flute solo with guitar accompaniment. Suggested chordal accompaniment is included for each solo so that any chordal instrument can accompany the flute. Where appropriate, capo chords are shown. The author has also indicated whether the guitarist should use fingerstyle or strum accompaniment. The music in this book spans centuries and represents a wonderful assortment of solos which may be used as preludes or offertories throughout the various seasons in the church year.




The Musical Times


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