Let's Duet: Volume 1 For 2 Violas: Beginning Duets

ViolaFest offers viola ensembles for different skill levels, with optional participation for violinists or treble clef-reading violists.

The collection has been thoughtfully designed to enable instrumental beginners with as little as two or three years of study to play together harmoniously.

Bartók Duets for Two Violas – Volume 1 by Béla Bartók presents selected pieces from the celebrated 44 Duos for Two Violins in beautifully arranged versions for two violas. Published by Universal Edition, this collection combines Eastern European folk-inspired melodies with engaging chamber music that develops both technical and ensemble skills.

Key Features:

• Published by Universal Edition

• Music by Béla Bartók

• Volume 1 for two violas

• Adapted from the 44 Duos for Two Violins

• Inspired by Eastern European folk traditions

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Develops rhythm, articulation, intonation, and ensemble skills

• Ideal for lessons, chamber music, recitals, and examinations

• Excellent twentieth-century educational repertoire

• Valuable addition to every viola library

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

Description

Playing duets is a great way to learn how to play in a chamber-music setting, and this unique collection gives students the opportunity to do itwith anyone else who plays a string instrument, making the combinations of instruments that can be used almost limitless. Packed with 31 duets in a variety of styles, Compatible Duets for Strings is perfect for use in a school setting with students who are especially eager to play musicwith their friends. Their flexibility makes these duets a must-have for any string player.