Riding Tandem, 18 Easy Violin Duets by Rudolf Nykrin, Pub. Schott.
The eighteen violin duets in this book are technically easy and offer musical variety. Many of them may be played within the first year of lessons. The pictorial themes and titles are intended to stimulate and motivate the imagination. Making music together should, above all, be enjoyable. The journey on a tandem takes place in various stages and on the way we sometimes encounter unfamiliar sounds.
Mazas’ 12 Little Duos for 2 Violins, Book 1 (Schott), is a progressive set of duets perfect for developing ensemble skills and musicality in students.
Key Features:
• Twelve progressive violin duets
• Focus on technique and ensemble
• Ideal for teaching and study
• Schott edition
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
Mazas’ Duos for 2 Violins Op. 39 Book 2 (Peters) features engaging duets that develop ensemble skills and musicality—an excellent resource for students and teachers alike.
Key Features:
• Progressive violin duets
• Emphasis on technique and ensemble
• Ideal for teaching and study
• Peters edition
Eugène Ysaÿe's 6 Sonatas, Op. 27 for Solo Violin is one of the most important collections in the solo violin repertoire. Published by G. Schirmer, these masterworks combine extraordinary technical challenges with profound musical expression, making them essential repertoire for serious violinists.
Key Features:
• Composed by Eugène Ysaÿe
• Complete 6 Sonatas for Solo Violin, Op. 27
• Published by G. Schirmer
• Written for unaccompanied violin
• Dedicated to famous violin virtuosos
• Features advanced technical and musical challenges.
• Develops artistry and interpretive skills
• Essential solo violin repertoire
• Suitable for advanced and professional violinists
• A landmark work alongside Bach's solo sonatas and Paganini's caprices
