Product Description
This little suite for beginner string orchestra aims to put into practice as many
of the different technical aspects of the ABRSM Grade 1 exam as possible, whilst
remaining a fun piece to play!
The cheerful first movement is in D major. There is
some use of open string double stops and a chance for the 2nd
violins to show off their left hand pizzicato, whilst the legato cello melody
in the middle section explores the 1234 chromatic finger pattern.
The short second movement, which is really no more
than a brief interlude, is in A major, and provides the opportunity to focus on
controlling slurs and legato bowing. 4th fingers instead of open Es
in the 1st violins are desirable but not compulsory!
Finally, the third Latin-inspired movement is a syncopation-filled
exploration of the E minor natural scale. If you have some percussion
instruments at hand please feel free to get creative and add them in wherever
you like!
The piece can be played without double basses, but
if there are none it might be an idea for one desk of cellos to cover the bass
part in the first movement middle section.
3rd violins are only necessary if there
are no violas, or if violas need an extra boost!
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