

An ostinato of crotchets supports a driving quaver-note melody in the key of A minor. Many techniques are explored, including staccato, two-note slurs, hooked bowing, and pizzicato. A frantic, spooky race, with a few accidentals along the way.
This E minor piece emphasizes the importance of counting and rests. It includes simple rhythms, techniques like staccato, tenuto, pizzicato, and tremolo, and two sections for orchestra improvisation.
These rounds from Germany, England, Scotland, Latin America, Israel, and Australia are completely compatible with first-year method books. All are in beginner-friendly keys, have simple rhythms, use hooked bows or two-note slurs, and will help your students learn to play independently whilst becoming more comfortable in an ensemble.