A useful piece to introduce dotted rhythms in 6/8 time. There are some slurred string crossings.
As the title suggests, this is all on the A string (except for the double bass). It uses a single finger pattern (0 1 23 for violin/viola and 0 1 34 for cello. The bass uses 0 1 4 and the open D-string). Rests allow for retakes and variety comes from a few semiquavers and one syncopated rhythm that can easily be learned by rote or using work patterns.
Great for using the whole bow, and minims and crotchets. Rests, dynamics and accents add interest. Loved by audiences! Only published for violin and cello but works equally well on viola and bass.
Uses repetitive scale fragments in a mix of crotchet and quaver rhythm. Mostly separate bows but with a couple of easy slurs. Works both fast and slow according to the temperament of the student and can be used to practise increasing tempo.
Lovely song-like piece with gentle shifts into 4th position and using the A harmonic. Good for bow distribution and lyrical phrasing. Uses all four strings of the cello.
