

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.
Shostakovich’s “Pieces for 1 Violin or 2 Violins and Piano” (LudwigMusic/Masters Music), arranged by K. Fortunatov, features nine solos and three duets for medium to advanced players. This flexible collection is ideal for recitals and chamber music study, with editorial guidance included.
Key Features:
• 9 solos, 3 duets
• Arranged by K. Fortunatov
• 1 or 2 violins and piano
• Medium/advanced level
• Editorial notes included
• LudwigMusic/Masters Music edition
Contents:
• Solos: Little March, Street Organ, Mechanical Doll, Dance, Elegy, Autumnal Valse, Romance in D, Romance in C, Prelude Op. 34/24
• Duets: Prelude, Gavotte, Valse
Jazz Rock for Two: 10 Duets for Violins by Richard Jasinski. Pub. Jasinski Music Publications.
Spohr’s “Duos for 2 Violins from the Violin Tutor, Vol. 2” offers a selection of engaging duets for developing violinists, emphasising ensemble playing and technical growth. Perfect for lessons, study, and performance.
Key Features:
• Duets for two violins
• Intermediate level
• Ensemble and technique focus
• Editorial notes included
• From Spohr’s Violin Tutor, Vol. 2