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Music for String Groups.

Suitable for approx Grade 1-3 players and characterised by a rhythm evoking the yellowhammer's call: 'little bit of bread and cheese'! A little more challenging than it looks, but every part has points of interest.

Essential parts:

Violin 1 – approx Grade 2 (with a solo of a few notes in 3rd position at the end)
Violin 2 – approx Grade 2

Optional parts:

Violin 3 – approx Grade 1
Viola 1 – approx Grade 2
Viola 2 – pre-Grade 1, up to 3 fingers
Cello 1 – approx Grade 3 (see sample page 2)
Cello 2 – approx Grade 1
Double bass – 1st & 4th fingers, plus C natural on A string
Piano accompaniment (approx Grade 4)