

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
Georg Philipp Telemann (1681 - 1767) is recognized as the most prolific composer of all time. He composed over 3000 pieces during his lifetime, including 1043 cantatas, 46 passions, 40 operas, over 100 concertos, 700 orchestral suites, and volumes of chamber music. The following 4 movements exemplify his elegant style and ability to craft appealing melodies, making them an excellent resource for ensembles to practice useful string techniques.
For String Orchestra Grade 1.5
No need to wait years to perform Grieg's "Holberg Suite" with your ensemble. This arrangement is true to the original but with less tricky figurations. It features off-string work, trills, accented quavers, light legato bowing, martele and pizzicato to make the performance sparkle!
For String Orchestra Grade 2.5
The Midnight Serenade starts with faint calls of the night. The haunting melody is shared throughout the piece over a waltz-like accompaniment. Dark Train is a dynamic composition based on a simple three-note ostinato, with whistle effects that excite younger players.
1. Midnight Serenade
2. Dark Train
For String Orchestra Grade 1
Handel's famous works, "Largo" and "Hallelujah Chorus," are presented together. "Largo" explores Baroque arioso sonorities, while the Hallelujah Chorus is the most renowned chorus ever written. All parts have been adapted to retain the original antiphonal effect between the chorus and orchestra.
1. Largo
2. Halleluja Chorus
For Grade 3.5 String Orchestra
Stephen Chin admires the power of earth-moving equipment and the creativity of humans who push boundaries in the sciences and arts. He likens their groundbreaking efforts to the driving force found in the key of G minor, characterised by strong themes and the frequent use of downbows.
This original composition for string orchestra is filled with dynamic rhythms and fiery melodic motifs, which will bring an electrifying energy to any concert program!