

These booklets promote accurate intonation, a left-hand framework, and a well-projected tone. They cover up to four sharps and three flats, providing a solid diatonic foundation. When studied with etudes and pieces, they achieve tonal beauty.
For violin Level 1.5-3
These booklets offer an indispensable tool for musicians looking to improve their skills in intonation, left-hand technique, security in the first three positions, and tonal projection. The booklets contain a comprehensive guide to keys, covering up to four sharps and three flats, which provides a solid foundational knowledge of diatonic scales for players at any level. Additionally, the keys selected in the booklets enable players to tune their instruments in relation to one or more open strings, establishing a strong tonal foundation. When used in tandem with etudes and pieces, these booklets provide teachers and students with an effective methodology to achieve exceptional tonal beauty and musical expression.
For violin Level 1.5-3
We all love our pets, and each day brings new adventures! “Presto Puppies” features rising scale patterns and surprising dissonances, while “Cantabile Kitties” captures the subdued essence of our feline friends with major seventh intervals that evoke a kitten yawning. “Con Brio Birdies” portrays birds’ chatter through repeated quavers and gentle dissonances. The suite also showcases various techniques, including harmonics and different pizzicato styles.
This piece uses dynamic change and harmonics to evoke the beauty and mystery of the stratosphere.
Dedicated to Stephen's wonderful wife, Ann. Grade 3.
Lux Angelis is an advanced string orchestra piece with optional grade 1 and 2 strings, keyboard, and percussion. It represents light pervading the universe through harmonics and suspended chords. The seventh interval symbolizes the seven days of creation, while the two sections portray the challenges of dark forces. The piece ends with a chorus of angels bathed in light, symbolizing light's resilience.
This suite of three unique pieces is perfect for beginners looking to improve technique and musicianship. Dedicated to Andrea Messenger OAM and the Western Suburbs String Orchestra community, inspiring young musicians everywhere.
Latin-American music is vibrant! This piece is an extended tango that will make musicians sway. The title, "Reminiscences of Buenos Aires," evokes images of non-stop dancing in the Argentinean capital. String effects such as pizzicato, tremolo, glissando, and lifted-down bows add colour to this pulsating score. Invite audience members to dance while you play for a unique experience.
For String Orchestra Grade 3.5