"Pop Duets for All" is a versatile series designed to provide musicians with an enjoyable and educational experience. It allows groups of any size or combination to perform together, with each book increasing in difficulty from Grade 1 to Grade 3-4. The series is perfect for performances at concerts, recitals, auditions, and festivals, catering to a wide range of instrumental capabilities.

Playable on Any Two Instruments or Any Number of Instruments in Ensemble

Arr. Michael Story

Series: Instrumental Ensembles for All

Category: Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation

Format: Book

Instrumentation: Trombone, Baritone B.C., Bassoon, Tuba

Take the Lead – Ballads for Violin is an inspiring collection of beautifully arranged ballads for violin, complete with an accompanying CD featuring demonstration and backing tracks. It provides an enjoyable opportunity to develop expressive performance skills while playing alongside professional accompaniments.

Key Features:

• Part of the Take the Lead series

• Includes accompanying CD

• Features lyrical and expressive ballads

• Contains demonstration and backing tracks

• Develops musical expression and phrasing

• Suitable for students and recreational players

• Ideal for lessons and performances

• Encourages confident and emotional playing

• Provides a professional play-along experience

• Perfect for fans of contemporary and romantic melodies

Discover the Lead for Violin – Kids' Film & TV Themes is an entertaining collection of favourite melodies from children's films and television shows, arranged especially for violin. It provides young musicians with a fun and engaging way to develop their skills while playing music they recognise and enjoy.

Key Features:

• Part of the Discover the Lead series

• Features themes from children's films and TV programmes

• Arranged for violin

• Encourages enjoyable and confident playing

• Develops musical expression and technique

• Suitable for young and developing violinists

• Ideal for lessons and performances

• Features familiar and memorable melodies

• Makes practice fun and motivating

• Excellent addition to a young violinist's repertoire library

Taylor Swift – Instrumental Play-Along for Violin from Hal Leonard features popular Taylor Swift songs arranged for violin. Complete with professional demonstration and accompaniment tracks, it provides an enjoyable way to develop performance skills while playing contemporary pop favourites.

Key Features:

• Published by Hal Leonard

• Features music by Taylor Swift

• Part of the Instrumental Play-Along Series

• Arranged for violin

• Includes online demonstration and backing tracks

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Develops musical expression and confidence

• Ideal for lessons and performances

• Expands contemporary violin repertoire

• Perfect for Taylor Swift fans and violinists

34 Solos for Violin and Piano is a versatile anthology of repertoire compiled by Eric Wen and published by Carl Fischer Music. Featuring a broad selection of solo works, it provides violinists with valuable material for study, performance, and repertoire development.

Key Features:

• Compiled by Eric Wen

• Published by Carl Fischer Music

• Collection of 34 solos for violin and piano

• Features varied musical styles and repertoire.

• Develops technique and musical expression

• Suitable for lessons, recitals, and examinations

• Ideal for intermediate and advanced players

• Encourages stylistic understanding

• Valuable performance and teaching resource

• Excellent addition to any violinist's music library

Irish Fiddle Playing by Philip John Berthoud is a practical guide to the techniques, style, and interpretation of traditional Irish fiddle music. Combining detailed instruction with a selection of traditional tunes and accompanying recordings, it helps players develop authentic Irish fiddling skills and musical confidence.

Key Features:

• Written by Philip John Berthoud

• Introduces authentic Irish fiddle style

• Covers posture, bowing, and technique

• Includes traditional tunes for study

• Accompanied by instructional recordings

• Develops speed, accuracy, and musical expression

• Explains interpretation and improvisation concepts

• Suitable for beginner and intermediate players

• Ideal for students interested in traditional Irish music

• Excellent resource for developing fiddle technique and style

Take The Lead – Latin for Violin is an exciting play-along collection that introduces violinists to the lively rhythms and expressive melodies of Latin music. Complete with a CD featuring demonstration and accompaniment tracks, it provides an enjoyable way to develop performance skills while exploring a variety of Latin-inspired styles.

Key Features:

• Part of the Take The Lead series

• Arranged for violin

• Includes accompanying CD

• Demonstration and backing tracks included

• Introduces popular Latin music styles

• Develops rhythm, phrasing, and musical expression

• Encourages confident and stylistic performance

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Ideal for lessons and performances

• Excellent introduction to Latin violin repertoire

Movie Duets for All is a flexible ensemble collection arranged by Michael Story that allows musicians of different instruments and ability levels to perform together. Featuring famous movie themes and popular favourites, it is ideal for concerts, recitals, auditions, and ensemble teaching.

Key Features:

• Arranged by Michael Story

• Part of the Instrumental Ensembles for All series

• Flexible instrumentation for mixed ensembles

• Suitable for Grades 1–4

• Playable as duets, trios, quartets, or larger groups

• Encourages ensemble skills and musicianship

• Ideal for concerts and festivals

• Features popular film and musical favourites

• Suitable for strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion

• Fun and accessible repertoire for all ages