A useful piece to introduce dotted rhythms in 6/8 time. There are some slurred string crossings.
A beautiful melody from The Sound of Music to develop a singing tone and the ability to play confidently in 3/4. It has a lilting waltz-like accompaniment.
Grade 1 for upper strings but grade 2 for the double bass.
Good for practising slurring within a 3 /4 time signature and for working on producing some beautiful tone with the bow.
A lively piece requiring an energetically rhythmic mix of crotchet and quaver patterns. It has a contrasting more legato section with some slurs
Good for mixing crotchets with slurs and crotchets with separate bows. Requires legato bowing.
