Polka Dots has repetitive crotchet/quaver rhythmic patterns with some string crossing. A lively accompaniment makes this a good concert piece.
This suite is in three movements, Chaconne, Intermezzo and March. It is an arrangement of Holst’s first suite for military band. On one occasion the first part goes up to 8th position and there is quite a bit of 5th position. Running passages get passed between the parts, there are semiquaver passages involving string crossing, double stops and many contrasting articulations to watch our for.
These dances contain various tempo changes and some unusual harmonies. The tunes appears in all the parts. The dances require some good smooth string crossing. The first part has parts in 4th to 7th position. The other parts are easier. Works well as a quartet and also with a viola orchestra.
A good piece for string crossing. It can be played getting faster at the start of each new section.
All the pieces in Technitunes were written with multi-level and multi-instrument group teaching in mind. For violin, viola and cello the top part is all in first position. On the double bass, shifting is required and brings the top part to Grade 3 level. The lower part is in first position for all instruments, though violins will need a high 3rd finger and cellos will need a forward extension.
A very well known Bach Minuet well arranged for viola and excellent for developing string crossing, bow division and articulation as well as the elements of a Minuet style. Contains some optional 3rd position.
