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This collection includes both didactic compositions of J.S. Bach as well as easy arrangements of several of his most popular works. The book begins with easier arrangements and progresses in its level of difficulty. All pieces are played in first position. Most of the piano parts double the cello to aid in performance. Titles include: 'Bouree I' from French Overture; and other favorites.

This collection contains 14 arrangements of 22 traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland in a variety of styles including jigs, reels, hornpipes, slip jigs, strathspeys, waltzes and airs. The harmonies are written so that various combinations from solo instrument with piano, to duets and trios,...

Fiddling Classics contains 14 arrangements of classic fiddle tunes from Texas, cowboy and Western Swing music traditions, written in an exciting twin/triple fiddle style. The series includes three books for different instrumentation: Fiddling Classics for Solo and Ensemble: Violins 1 and 2(Includes...

This collection includes both didactic compositions of J.S. Bach as well as arrangements of several of his most popular works. All of the pieces are in easy keys with few accidentals and are played in first position. Most of the piano accompaniments double the violin to aid in performance.

This book presents 18 solos with piano accompaniment from the early American shaped-note tradition. Includes many well-known favorites: Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy; O Thou Son of David; Farewell, My Dear Brethren; All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name; Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken; Ye Souls Who Are...

Contains the most frequently used basic chords, and covers practically every fiddling situation.  Major, minor, diminished, augmented, seventh, minor seventh, and sixth chords are shown in detail.

These fifteen artistic, challenging, and beautiful solos have been arranged for the intermediate to advanced-level violinist. Keyboard accompaniment is included. Some of the pieces contain double stops. The selections include both pieces originally written for violin and idiomatic transcriptions....

Sixteen Level 1 solos for viola with keyboard accompaniment perfect for use in recitals or to build performance skills. Created especially for use as a solo supplement to any first-year string method or private instructional course, and a perfect complement to the other beginning viola titles in the...

Teacher and recording artist Craig Duncan has penned yet another excellent solo collection for the violin student. These solos are well within the capabilities of the beginning violin student playing in first position. The compositions feature works by Bartok, Purcell, Haydn, von Gluck, Handel, Telemann,...

This text presents beginning violin technique and basic music-reading fundamentals, with an emphasis on the use of melodies and classical pieces to teach each new concept. The 28 lessons include basic technique and reading skills, scales in the keys of A, D, G, and C as well as bowing techniques such...

100 Gospel Songs and Hymns for Cello and Guitar is a comprehensive collection of all-time favorite gospel hymns arranged for cello solo with suggested written chordal accompaniment. Fingerstyle guitar and strum styles are indicated on each solo. Other chordal instrumentalists can also use the written...

This book contains many types of Christmas and holiday tunes from a wide variety of sources. Each tune has suggested bowings, guitar chords, an optional harmony part and a piano accompaniment along with information on the origin of the tune.

This collection of level-1 solos for violin with keyboard accompaniment is taken from folk and classical melodies. Created especially for use as a solo supplement to any first-year string method or private instructional course, these solos are an ideal Suzuki supplement, and a perfect complement to...

This collection contains 16 traditional fiddling tunes from across North America. They are arranged in a theme and variation format, typical of American fiddling. The authentic fiddling style harmonies are written so that various combinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full...