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This is another volume of lively and entertaining original duets, encouraging the development of good violin technique. Written in idioms ranging from the wistful folk music of Eastern Europe to jazz, More Polytekniks presents a variety of more advanced technical challenges, from vibrato, spiccato, extended position work tremolo bowing, and double-stopping, to intricate rhythms, ornaments and metrical changes. More Polytekniks will be an enjoyable exercise in lessons for teacher and pupil, or by two friends at different stages of development.

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Welcome to Polytekniks - a lively and original approach to aspects of violin technique. These versatile and entertaining easy duets present a variety of musical and technical challenges for the young player, from string-crossing, finger extensions to coping with unusual or tricky rhythms. Polytekniks may be used either by a teacher and pupil, or by two students at different stages of development.

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Gypsy Jazz for the intermediate violinist sets off on an exotic tour of folk culture, concentrating on Eastern Europe. Adventurous violinists will travel as far afield as Hungary, Turkey, Russia, and Romania, and bring back a mixed bag of musical souvenirs. For the developing violinist, this music opens up a world of contrast in colour, shade and style. With accessible piano accompaniments, the seven contrasting pieces in Gypsy Jazz (Intermediate) are a must-have for all violinists. **ABRSM selected piece (Violin 2012-2015): Verbunk and Friss: Invitation to the Dance (Trad. Hungarian)

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This is another volume of lively and entertaining duets, originally composed for 'cello. They are designed to encourage the development of good technique. In idioms ranging from the energetic folk music of Eastern Europe to ballads and rhapsodies, More Polytekniks presents a variety of more advanced technical challenges, from vibrato, spiccato, extended position work and tenor clef to double-stopping and metrical changes. More Polytekniks may be enjoyed by a teacher and pupil duo, or by two friends of varying ability.

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Welcome to Polytekniks - a lively and original approach to aspects of cello technique. These versatile and entertaining duets present a variety of musical and technical challenges for the young player, from string-crossings, fourth and thumb positions and easy chords coping with unusual or tricky rhythms. Polytekniks may be used either by a teacher and pupil, or by two students at different stages of development.

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This is a celebration of music from the time the pioneers explored the vast reaches of North America. A presentation of eleven imaginative and idiomatic arrangements for elementary 'cello (Grade 1-3) with piano. Helpful background notes help players to understand the style and spirit of the music. The book is also compatible with the viola and violin editions, giving an opportunity for young players to experience ensemble playing at quite an early stage. **Trinity College London selected pieces (Cello 2010-2012): Old Joe Clark (Trad.) Simple Gifts (Trad.)

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This is a celebration of music from the time the pioneers explored the vast reaches of North America. A presentation of eleven imaginative and idiomatic arrangements for elementary viola (Grade 1-3) with piano. Helpful background notes help players to understand the style and spirit of the music. The book is also compatible with the 'cello and violin editions, giving an opportunity for young players to experience ensemble playing at quite an early stage. **ABRSM selected pieces (Viola 2008-2015): Simple Gifts (Trad. North American) The Railroad Corral (Trad. North American) **Trinity College London selected pieces (Viola 2010-2012): All The Pretty Little Horses (Trad. arr. Waterfield & Beach)

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Gypsy Jazz (Easy) is an invitation to explore new musical horizons and discover the fascinating world of folk culture - Russian and Greek dances to Bulgarian folk songs and Celtic lilts! With simple piano accompaniments, Gypsy Jazz is a delightful collection of fresh repertoire for the elementary violinist.

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