The String Basics Piano Accompaniment Books 1, 2, and 3 provide progressive piano accompaniments for the String Basics string orchestra method. Designed for teachers and pianists, these volumes support violin, viola, cello, and double bass students from beginner to Grade 3 level through lessons, rehearsals, and ensemble performances.

Specifications:

• Authors: Terry Shade, Jeremy Woolstenhulme & Wendy Barden

• Publisher: Kjos Music

• Series: String Basics

• Type: Piano Accompaniment

• Volumes: Books 1, 2 & 3

• Level: Beginner to Grade 3

Key Features:

• Progressive accompaniment material

• Supports all four string instruments

• Complements student method books

• Develops ensemble coordination

• Individual and group lessons

• Suitable for rehearsals and performances

The String Basics Piano Accompaniment Books 1, 2, and 3 provide progressive piano accompaniments for the String Basics string orchestra method. Designed for teachers and pianists, these volumes support violin, viola, cello, and double bass students from beginner to Grade 3 level through lessons, rehearsals, and ensemble performances.

Specifications:

• Authors: Terry Shade, Jeremy Woolstenhulme & Wendy Barden

• Publisher: Kjos Music

• Series: String Basics

• Type: Piano Accompaniment

• Volumes: Books 1, 2 & 3

• Level: Beginner to Grade 3

Key Features:

• Progressive accompaniment material

• Supports all four string instruments

• Complements student method books

• Develops ensemble coordination

• Individual and group lessons

• Suitable for rehearsals and performances

The Vibrato Basics for String Orchestra – Teacher's Edition by Wendy Barden and Jeremy Woolstenhulme provides progressive teaching material for developing controlled, expressive vibrato. Featuring structured exercises, familiar melodies, orchestral excerpts, and online video demonstrations, this 128-page Kjos publication supports vibrato instruction for violin, viola, cello, and double bass students.

Specifications:

• Authors: Wendy Barden & Jeremy Woolstenhulme

• Publisher: Kjos Music

• Series: Vibrato Basics

• Type: Teacher's Edition

• Level: 3 – Intermediate

• Pages: 128

Key Features:

• Progressive vibrato technique

• Left-hand flexibility and control

• Supports all string instruments

• Folk and orchestral repertoire

• Online instructional videos

• Classroom and individual teaching

The String Basics First Performance Ensembles Book 1 by Jeremy Woolstenhulme features 15 flexible ensemble pieces for beginning string players. With three parts per instrument, varied repertoire, and complimentary online recordings, it supports group instruction, orchestral development, and early performance experience.

Specifications:

• Composer: Jeremy Woolstenhulme

• Publisher: Kjos Music

• Series: String Basics

• Level: Grade 1–2

• Contents: 15 pieces

Key Features:

• Flexible ensemble arrangements

• Three parts per instrument

• Online recordings available

• Instrument: Select from dropdown

The String Basics Intermediate Performance Ensembles Book 2 features 13 flexible ensemble pieces for second-year string players. With three independent parts per instrument and a varied collection of original, classical, folk, and holiday music, it accommodates different ensemble sizes and instrumental combinations.

Specifications:

• Composer: Jeremy Woolstenhulme

• Publisher: Kjos Music

• Series: String Basics

• Level: Second-year students

• Contents: 13 pieces

Key Features:

• Flexible A, B, and C parts

• Varied musical repertoire

• Suitable for string orchestras

• Instrument: Select from dropdown

This grade 1 - 3 collection features multiple flexibly scored ensembles where each instrument has an A, B, and C part in their book. The creativity of Woolstenhulme’s writing is engaging, fun, and melodic interest can be found in each part. The versatility of these pieces meets the needs of any sized string orchestra no matter the instrumentation of the group.