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

Orchester Probespiel – Test Pieces for Orchestral Auditions: Violin is one of the world's leading audition resources for orchestral violinists. Published by Schott Music and edited by Karin Boerries and Artur Wendt, it contains essential excerpts from the standard orchestral repertoire used by professional orchestras and conservatories.

Key Features:

• Published by Schott Music

• Edited by Karin Boerries and Artur Wendt

• Standard orchestral audition reference

• Based on the German Music Council recommendations

• Essential opera and symphonic excerpts

• Ideal for conservatory students and professionals

• Develops orchestral style and technique

• Excellent preparation for auditions

• Features major orchestral masterpieces

• Essential library resource for serious violinists

Popular Hits for Violin from Hal Leonard features fifteen chart-topping favourites arranged for violin. Complete with downloadable or streaming accompaniment tracks and tempo-adjustment software, this collection offers a fun and engaging way to perform some of today's most popular songs.

Key Features:

• Published by Hal Leonard

• Features 15 popular chart hits

• Arranged for solo violin

• Includes online accompaniment tracks

• Tempo-adjustment software included

• Develops musical expression and confidence

• Suitable for students and recreational players

• Ideal for lessons and performances

• Encourages enjoyable and engaging practice

• Great addition to any contemporary violin repertoire

Movie Trios for All is a flexible ensemble collection arranged by Michael Story that allows musicians of different instruments and skill levels to perform together. Part of the Instrumental Ensembles for All series, it features accessible arrangements of popular movie themes and film favourites suitable for trios or larger ensembles.

Key Features:

• Arranged by Michael Story

• Part of the Instrumental Ensembles for All series

• Flexible instrumentation for mixed ensembles

• Suitable for Grade 1 to Grade 3–4 players

• Playable by trios or larger groups

• Score format with progressive difficulty levels

• Ideal for concerts, recitals, festivals, and auditions

• Encourages ensemble skills and musicianship

• Features popular film themes and songs

• Suitable for strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion

The Best of The Beatles – 2nd Edition for Violin is a comprehensive collection of 92 songs by The Beatles, specially arranged for solo violin. Featuring many of the band's greatest hits, this edition offers violinists an outstanding repertoire of timeless popular music.

Key Features:

• Published by Hal Leonard

• Features 92 Beatles classics

• Arranged for solo violin

• Includes songs from throughout the band's career

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Develops musical expression and phrasing

• Ideal for lessons, recitals, and performances

• Features timeless popular music favourites

• Perfect for Beatles fans and violinists

• Excellent addition to any violin music library

Star Wars: A Musical Journey – Episodes I–VI features memorable music from the first six films of the Star Wars film series, composed by John Williams. Arranged for violin or cello with piano accompaniment and including a CD, this collection offers an exciting opportunity to perform some of the most famous film music ever written.

Key Features:

• Music from Star Wars Episodes I–VI

• Composed by John Williams

• Arranged for violin or cello and piano

• Includes accompanying CD

• Features iconic film themes

• Develops musical expression and confidence

• Suitable for students and intermediate players

• Ideal for lessons and performances

• Perfect for Star Wars enthusiasts

• Outstanding addition to any film music repertoire

Start playing in a group with Power’s Three’s A Crowd Book 1 for Violin! This book offers simple, enjoyable trios perfect for beginners, featuring a mix of familiar tunes and accessible arrangements designed for early ensemble experience.

Key Features:

• Beginner-friendly violin trios

• Includes folk, classical, and popular pieces

• Easy parts for first-year students

• Great for classroom or group learning

• Builds ensemble confidence from the start

Movie Quartets for All is a flexible ensemble collection arranged by Michael Story for musicians of varying abilities and instrument combinations. Part of the Instrumental Ensembles for All series, it allows quartets and larger ensembles to perform together using accessible arrangements of popular movie themes and musical favourites.

Key Features:

• Part of the Instrumental Ensembles for All series

• Flexible instrumentation for strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion

• Suitable for Grade 1 to Grade 3–4 players

• Playable by quartets or larger ensembles

• Score format with progressive difficulty levels

• Ideal for concerts, recitals, auditions, and festivals

• Encourages ensemble skills and musical confidence

• Features well-known movie and musical themes

• Suitable for mixed-ability groups