This suite is perfect for young beginners. The Four Little Pieces use a limited range of notes and are mostly played in unison, but the piano part is still interesting. The suite includes a CD with multi-speed piano accompaniments, and the violin, viola, and cello parts can be performed individually as solos.
Contents:
• Curtain Raiser
• Little Belle's Waltz
• Back Street Boogie
• Cowboy Lane
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo7eRiQPD-k
This charming suite is designed for young musicians who are just beginning to learn. The Four Little Pieces have been thoughtfully created using a limited range of notes and are mostly played in unison. However, the piano part is still musically interesting, guaranteeing a memorable performance for both the player and the audience. The Four Little Pieces also comes with a CD that includes multi-speed piano accompaniments for rehearsals and when a pianist is unavailable. Furthermore, the violin, viola, and cello parts can be performed individually as solo pieces.
Contents:
Instrumentation: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass and Piano
Duration: 6.00 (total)
Keys: D major, A major
Grade: 0.5-1
"Pine Rivers Hoedown" is a lively, hoedown-style musical piece perfect for young players. Each part has a strong melody, with the bass providing rhythm and harmony. If a bass is unavailable, the piano part covers the line. Consider an additional desk for 1st violins, as the 2nd violins and violas share the same part. It's a fun and upbeat piece that young players will enjoy.
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTLvtHVXJg4
Laker Music - suppliers of educational music for student string orchestras /ensembles. Level 1 Instrumentation: Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola/Violin 3, Cello, Bass, Piano, Tambourine (optional).
Level 0.5-1 is a beginner piano set. It includes two Russian-style pieces with a solo violinist. There are two versions of Harmonic Rock. "Where the Wind Blows" is a D-grade primary school piece for second-year learners with expressive left-hand techniques.
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvX6-79Oz0o
Circus Parade and Little Lullaby are two captivating pieces composed by Timothy Jarvela. Circus Parade is lively and joyful, while Little Lullaby is gentle and calming. Both showcase Jarvela's talent and the power of orchestral music to evoke emotions. Listen to them and feel inspired.
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__tAcjqJejg
Russian Fantasy is a captivating piece for advanced players that displays various musical moods. It requires skills like navigating through tempo changes, diverse stroke techniques, and expressing different emotions. Animato Strings is an excellent place to buy sheet music for this piece or any other composition. Their collection caters to different skill levels and instruments.
Composed by Timo Jarvela, Carriage Ride is a lively and fun piece perfect for Grade 1 piano students. The piece starts with a cheerful introduction and progresses to a playful and energetic melody, providing an engaging and entertaining experience for students to develop their skills and musicality.
"High Seas Adventure" is a musical composition with a distinct nautical theme. The captivating tune is passed around the orchestra, taking young players on an exciting journey aboard an old sailing ship. Brace yourself for some dramatic moments!
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nolkHmdeoZU
"Fiddlin' to Freedom" is a Timo Jarvela composition for string orchestra. The piece starts with a spiritual-style intro, followed by a lively gospel-style tune with a distinct fiddlin flavour. The instrumentation includes Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3/Viola, Cello, Bass, and Piano. It's graded at level 2 and has a duration of 3.00.
Listen to it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNL8dTNcjnY
