Music for String Groups.
A simple piece using up to 3 fingers (& no slurs), but beginnining with four bars of open strings, making this ideal for beginners or as an 'easy' start to a concert! Has a contrasting middle section which will encourage expressiveness in the playing.
Essential parts:
Violin 1 – open strings and up to 3 fingers
Piano accompaniment (approx Grade 4)
Optional parts:
Violin 2 – open strings and up to 3 fingers
Violin 3 – open strings, 1st finger, and one short phrase using all 3 fingers
Viola – mostly open strings and 1st fingers, with a few 2nd and 3rd fingers
Cello – mostly open strings and 1st fingers, and one short phrase also using 3rd and 4th fingers
Double bass – open strings and 1st fingers