Loreta Fin, Allegro From Sonata In F & Aria Bist Du Bei Mir - Grade 3-3.5

Allegro from Sonata in F Grade 3/3.5 - This piece contains excellent lessons in baroque articulation and bowing styles. Be sure to instruct your ensemble to play detache semiquavers and short martele quavers. The first violin part includes many string crossing sections, which all sit very well under the fingers. The lower parts are also quite challenging, and should always be played with a lighter feel - never heavy - to encapsulate the correct continuo style. Aira - Bist Du Bei Mir Grade 3/3.5 - The influence of Johann Sebastian Bach on music is incalculable. In particular, his choral music lends itself beautifully to strings. In this Aria, balance and blend in all sections, and throughout the ensemble, are essential. Dynamics need to be sensitively observed and adjusted.