The cello quartet series continues on YouTube with Song Without Words.
If you are wondering how I created it. I practiced each part separately and then recorded each of the parts on different days. I used a conductor video to synchronize the parts as I was playing. (Thanks Steve!) Then I used OpenShot Video Editor to combine the videos into one quartet. I would estimate that it took about 6 hours once I started making the recordings. I am not sure how much practice time I used to get ready to record.
Now it is possible to practice with the individual parts as well as the full quartet.
Let your middle and high school cellists get their feet wet with the jazz standard Freddie Freeloader. All four parts play solos, back-up and walking bass lines in turn. Cellists will grove using chopping skills and ghost notes. The cello one requires some tenor clef reading; the highest note is a C. In the other parts, fourth position is the highest position used. An intermediate level piece, this Miles Davis classic is suitable for showcases, recitals, and concerts.
Listen to Freddie Freeloader.
Sheet music is available as a digital download.
12/8/12 and 12/21/12
Miriam Troxler 