Tag Archives: cello

Yankee Doodle

Posted on December 4, 2012 by miriamtroxler

Yankee Doodle is available in a new arrangement for solo instrument and piano. It is a fun duet which can be played by a first year string student and a friend or family member with two years of piano experience. … Continue reading →

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Polonaise in G Minor

Posted on November 30, 2012 by miriamtroxler

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

Posted on November 27, 2012 by miriamtroxler

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?

Posted on November 25, 2012 by miriamtroxler

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

Posted on November 15, 2012 by miriamtroxler

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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Fugue in C Major BWV 953

Posted on November 9, 2012 by miriamtroxler

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

Posted on November 8, 2012 by miriamtroxler

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

Posted on November 7, 2012 by miriamtroxler

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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What is the difference between the violin and the viola?

Posted on September 30, 2012 by miriamtroxler

What is the difference between the violin and the viola? The violin and the viola are very similar instruments. The violin is smaller than the viola and tends to play higher. The viola, with its slightly larger size, can play a … Continue reading →

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Should I always use the printed bowings?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by miriamtroxler

Should I always use the printed bowings? The answer may vary depending on the situation. When playing in an orchestra it is acceptable practice to use the printed bowings. However, the printed bowings maybe superseded by the principal player of the … Continue reading →

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