Top Dog Grade 1Top Dog is a whimsical piece targeted at beginning string players. It begins with all players performing in unison to build confidence and create a solid ensemble sound. It then introduces some very basic harmony, providing a series of satisfying cadences. The range is 7 notes (D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#) in the violins and viola, and spans from low A (G string) to B (A string) in the cellos. Open strings are incorporated frequently to assist in
and "Jingle Bells"
a piano Minuet
using a major chord at the end of a piece in minor
Into the Midnight Forest is a work that will make a first year orchestra sound marvelous
While being found in the area around Bohemia – Antonin Dvorak a champion of this form – they have also found homes not only in the Mid-West parts of the USA
This piece has easy rhythms
With its rhythmically-charged parts for every member of the orchestra and dynamic percussion parts
The lessons are sequenced along with first-year lesson books and help reinforce playing skills and deepen students’ musicianship as they learn each new technique on their instrument
In "Incognito"
Make sure the last note rings out in the cello/bass section to represent the last kernel of popcorn being popped
the first five measures of tremolo build up to the "explosion"
This is the perfect resource to help string teachers give their beginning students an authentic composing experience
