Energetic jazzy style piece with rests and pauses to catch you out. Ends with a big roar!
The viola part is also available for violin 3. The double bass part is optional.
A lively Square Dance where cellos and bass get a chance at the tune as well as the violins. All 1st finger pattern (Violin/viola 0-1-23 Cello 0-1-34 Double Bass 0-1-4).
Scored for 2 violins, viola/violin, cello, double bass (optional), piano (optional).
Also good as quartet/quintet.
Includes a mixture of traditional melodies, classical material and original contemporary pieces. Good for starter quartets
A quartet in the English Pastoral style where everyone gets a chance to play the tune.
The score is published separately.
Good rhythm skills are needed for the ensemble in this string quartet.
Allegretto: The most straightfoward movement. Satisfyingly in C major with hearty semi-tone clashes and strong dynamic contrast. Works well with younger players.
Canzona: This movement is in Ab. No instrument goes higher than 3rd position. Easily readable with even handed distribution of the melody throughout.
Scherzino: Some tricky alternating subdivisions of 8/8. Cello part uses tenor clef. Altogether the hardest movement but worth learning.
Rondo: A scamper with fast passage work dovetailing between instruments
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