Monthly Archives: November 2012

Polonaise in G Minor

Polonaise  in G Minor, BWV Anh 119, from Anna Magdalena Bach’s Notebook is available in a new arrangement for strings. Six sets of instrumentation are available. The arrangements for two violins, violin and viola, and violin and cello are playable … Continue reading

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In a Pickle

In a Pickle is an original composition for string quartet or string orchestra with optional piano.  A chromatic  theme will secure the student’s ability to play F sharp and F natural in a musical context. The cello part has some … Continue reading

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How do I read Bass Clef?

How do I read Bass Clef? Bass Clef or F Clef indicates where the F line is on the staff. Once you know where F is all the other notes fall into place. Ascending from the fourth line, the notes are … Continue reading

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Concerto for Two Violas, transcription for Cello

One of the featured pieces at Concerto Workshop this summer was Telemann’s Concerto for Two Violas in G Major. Less familiar than the Concerto in G Major for viola which is performed regularly, the Concerto for Two Violas is a gem … Continue reading

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Which is better a piano or a keyboard?

It depends on the use of the instrument. For this comparison, I am trying to be as fair as possible. So I am comparing a piano and a keyboard with touch sensitive keys. To develop as a player it is … Continue reading

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Fugue in C Major BWV 953

Bach’s Fugue in C Major BWV 953 is available as a trio. It is suitable for advanced players. Shifting would be required in all the parts. One version is for two violins and cello. The other is scored for violin, … Continue reading

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Old Joe Clark

An arrangement of Old Joe Clark is now available. It is suitable for a first year string player and a friend or family member who has played piano for two years. Both parts are very easy and the duet comes … Continue reading

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Save the Date, Winter Recital

The Winter Recital will take place on December 14, 2012 at Friendship Ridge. The program will begin at 7:00. Students report at 6:40.

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How has technology changed music lessons?

Two weeks ago was my birthday, I realized I have been teaching for 25 years. It got me thinking about the changes in equipment since I began teaching. I have taught in the public school system, privately, and in a … Continue reading

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