A collection of four fun characterful sketches arranged for string quartet. I?ve left the melody mostly in the hands of the first, and all four will benefit from ?playing together? skills, adding character with rubato and being aware of what each player is doing. For this reason, as well as the height to which the first reaches, I've graded it as intermediate. I?ve also added a few bow markings for guidance.

The Tarantellafrom the Tschaikovsky?s Nutcracker is a very fast dance movement in 6/8 and is traditionallyperformed by a male dancer immediately following the Pas de Deux. Don?t missthis delightful and energetic arrangement!

The Children?s Galop from Tschaikovsky?s Nutcracker is anabsolutely delightful movement from Act I and is the perfect addition to any Holidayperformance!

Playable by Flute & Cello Duet, Oboe &Cello Duet, Violin & Cello Duet, Flute & Bassoon Duet, Oboe &Bassoon Duet, Violin & Bassoon Duet

Each duet is published in score form (both parts on the same page) sothat the players can play from the same part.

Don\'t miss our other Nutcracker arrangements including MotherGinger, Chocolate, Clara & the Nutcracker, Pas De Deux, FinalWaltz, Apotheosis, Waltz of the Flowers, March, Tarantella, Children\'s Galop,Dance of the Reed Flutes, Chinese Dance, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, March,Overture & Trepak!

For Kids
Suite in modern style:
I - Prelude
II - By Circle
III - Reflections
IV - Dance

Songs and Dances of Atlantis for Piano Duet (Book 1)
Twenty elementary to intermediate piano duets - four hands on one piano.

The legend of Atlantis is one of the oldest and most enduring mysteries which remain in popular culture to this day. It has captivated the imaginations of people for centuries. Songs and Dances of Atlantis (Book 1) is a collection of ten easy to moderate piano duets which celebrate this famous legend.
These duets would be ideal for any piano recital event especially in schools or colleges. They could be useful in the piano lesson for both sight-reading exercises and ensemble practice. Of course, ensemble playing is an essential element of musical development, though most piano students rarely get the opportunity to make music with others. Ensemble playing encourages the performers to listen to each other as well as themselves and it encourages them to ?keep together? rhythmically. Perhaps most importantly, it enables students to share musical decisions and work towards a common musical goal. Apart from that, playing duets can be great fun and can add an extra dimension to the piano lessons.
Most of the pieces contain short passages that offer opportunities for improvisation in the Primo part though rhythmic and harmonic guidelines are provided for those who require them. The Primo and Secondo parts are traditionally printed on separate sheets and the melodic material is shared between both parts. Book 2 contains a few easy pieces but pushes the boundaries a bit further and requires rather more advanced technical skills.
Book 1 contains the following pieces: (1) Song from the Northern Forest, (2) Ancient Song from Crane River, (3) Hymn to the Golden Sky, (4) Lullaby of the Sea Gypsies, (5) Song from Dragon Island, (6) Dance to the Temple Spirits, (7) Evening Song from the Cloud Lakes, (8) Round Dance from Ikrania (9) Slow Dance from the Eastern Hills and (10) Children?s Dance to the Sun. The audio demo features numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 10.