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Marry Me
Marry Me
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Train
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Marry Me
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.942686 By Train. By David Katz, Pat Monahan, and Sam Hollander. Arr...
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.942686 By Train. By David Katz, Pat Monahan, and Sam Hollander. Arranged by Adam White. Pop,Rock. 17 pages. Adam Michael White #6054117. Published by Adam Michael White (A0.942686). Here's a string quartet arrangement of Marry Me by Train. Inside, you will get a full score, as well as individual parts for each instrument. I tried to make sure that each instrument would get a part of the melody and would not be continuously stuck with a particular role (i.e. harmony, rhythm, etc.). That being said, the cello does read tenor clef right in the beginning of the piece (it's gets much easier, though), the melodic rhythms are very syncopated, and while the rhythms predominantly in violin 2 and viola aren't too difficult, they can get very repetitive. So, I would say that this arrangement is more aimed for an advanced-intermediate quartet, but don't let that stop you if you want to try it. Happy playing!
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Can't Buy Me Love
Can't Buy Me Love
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Can't Buy Me Love
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.563968 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged ...
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.563968 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Austin Ralphson. Rock. Score and parts. 18 pages. Austin Ralphson #5790497. Published by Austin Ralphson (A0.563968). This 1964 hit follows a standard 12-bar Blues pattern (something which the Beatles rarely used). It is arranged here to be sight-readable by a competent group, providing an straight-forward, up-tempo piece for your repertoire. The guitar solo has been transcribed from the original, or can be replaced with an improvisation (chords provided).Complete string catalogue arr. Austin Ralphson is here (copy and paste to new tab): www.ralphsonstrings.com
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All I Want For Christmas Is You
All I Want For Christmas Is You
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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Christmas
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Justin Bieber Duet With Mariah
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HELEN MARPLE-HORVAT
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All I Want For Christmas Is Yo
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Helen Marple-Horvat
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.749239 By Justin Bieber Duet With Mariah Carey. By Mariah Carey and...
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.749239 By Justin Bieber Duet With Mariah Carey. By Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff. Arranged by HELEN MARPLE-HORVAT. Contemporary. 39 pages. Helen Marple-Horvat #6196305. Published by Helen Marple-Horvat (A0.749239). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSx1esb0D0wMariah Carey released this critically acclaimed song in 1994 and it has remained a popular snowy-season Christmas standard ever since. I originally arranged it for Voice with Quartet accompaniment in F, with my daughter, Alice Rose Wild, who sings on the live recording. You can hear our recording of the whole song on my channel if you type in Skinny Black Dogs, Capriccio Quartet, ‘All I want for Christmas’ into Youtube. More recently I have created this version for String Quartet in the key of G. At the moment I have only the Sibelius computer score, and hope to record it with Capriccio Quartet once the covid pandemic is at an end. Suspend your disbelief!Why choose my Arrangement?The arrangement is in a great key for strings and most of the double stopping includes an open string. In one or two places the double stopping is a bit more tricky, so for younger players it would be better perhaps to miss out one of the notes, or to play them consecutively.The Intro.For the first violinist I include two versions of the intro and recommend that the quartet listen to the original, or to Alice’s recording for speed and performance tips. It is quite difficult to get the computer to do it musically, so the video intro is only intended as a rough guide. One of the enclosed options is intended as a rehearsal version, and has the lyrics to help. I have bowed it to include lots of downbows, and recovery of bows, which will help the other members to follow. The tricky sextuplet and triplet ornament at bar 10 can be omitted altogether. Simply pause on the ‘C’ and then recover the downbow for the next bar.I also include two versions of the violin two and viola parts. One is on two pages as a smaller font, and one on three pages with a larger font.For cellists who are a bit daunted by the solo at letter A , simply play the fourth position semi breve Gs at bar 12 and at bars 13 and 14 too, and revert to the original score at bar 15. ie Six semibreve Gs. Perhaps a harmonic D at bar 15 would be easier than a shift at this point, and then join in unison with the rest of the band.The song moves between a straight crotchet pulse and lots of syncopated lines. This will be difficult to read on paper, but I always recommend listening to the song many times and then doing it by ear, using the notes on the page as a guide. Try not to play them too literally.PrintoutsPages 1 - 10 are for Look Inside Options only.Pages 11 - 28 includes all PartsPage 29 onwards is the optional Score for rehearsals. The vocal version is proving popular, but for a standard quartet Wedding and Events repertoire I hope that people will enjoy this arrangement. Send me recordings on facebook, even if they are phone rehearsals. I love to hear them, and to make contact with quartets around the world!
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Make You Feel My Love
Make You Feel My Love
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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Pop music
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Bob Dylan
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HELEN MARPLE-HORVAT
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Make You Feel My Love
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Helen Marple-Horvat
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.749225 By Bob Dylan. By Bob Dylan. Arranged by HELEN MARPLE-HORVAT....
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.749225 By Bob Dylan. By Bob Dylan. Arranged by HELEN MARPLE-HORVAT. Pop,R & B. Score and parts. 16 pages. Helen Marple-Horvat #5010869. Published by Helen Marple-Horvat (A0.749225). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH_dlB9pK0IBritish singer-songwriter Adele recorded Make You Feel My Love for her debut studio album 19 in 2008. As it is such a popular hit I was surprised to find that the original was by Bob Dylan, from the album ‘Time out of Mind’ from 1997, and also that it has been covered many times by different artists.In writing this for string quartet, I have given the melody to viola and cello as well as first violin, and mostly made use of the harmony in Adele’s version of the song, adding a few dissonances to spice it up a bit. I also include an expansive string interlude section with some double stopping for the viola.The performance is by Capriccio Quartet, who play for weddings, seasonal events and parties in England.Although this quartet is suitable for professional musicians, young players will also be able to manage it with a few adaptations. Firstly, the key of G is a an easy one for strings.The cellist will need to be able to play in fourth position, but only on the A string, and the tempo is slow. There is some double stopping for the viola in the string interlude, but it includes an open G, which can also be left out altogether without losing much harmonic tension. The bowing is a guide only, so take as many bows as make you feel comfortable and use the open strings wherever you need.Let me know if you perform it, and send me any recordings as I love to hear them, especially those from young players. You can find me at my Youtube Channel, Helen Marple-Horvat, Songwriter, Arranger and Composer. There are lots of arrangements played by Capriccio Quartet to be viewed there and All but three of them are available from Sheet Music Plus.https://smppress.sheetmusicplus.com/p/manage-products/217069/edit
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I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
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Rock
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David Cook
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HELEN MARPLE-HORVAT
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I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
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Helen Marple-Horvat
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.749231 By David Cook. By Diane Eve Warren and Diane Warren. Arranged by HELEN MARPLE-H...
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.749231 By David Cook. By Diane Eve Warren and Diane Warren. Arranged by HELEN MARPLE-HORVAT. Rock. Score and parts. 19 pages. Helen Marple-Horvat #5801059. Published by Helen Marple-Horvat (A0.749231). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0gGRv9QE8g‘Don’t want to miss a thing’, recorded by Aerosmith, and written by Diane Warren is a hugely popular rock ballad that was a number one hit in the USA. Selling over a million copies in the UK, it reached number four in the UK singles chart. Always a favourite for weddings, Capriccio Quartet recorded it for their repertoire, and it is a song that easily lends itself to a string arrangement.I chose to stick to the original key of D, a great key for string players. At times I have thickened the texture by using double stopping. In this arrangement I have tried to use an open string wherever possible. In some cases there are bare fifths. If you prefer you can choose one of the notes to play instead, especially if this note is doubled in another part. I have also put in some bowing, but the endgame is to feel comfortable, so please feel free to change it and alter the slurring if it makes it easier. I have given the cellist some solos, but everyone in the quartet has some time in the sun in this arrangement. And don’t be afraid to use open strings in this piece, especially in the semi- quavers. They sound great!I am aiming this quartet at the professional market, for weddings and other events, but I am hopeful that younger players will also have the courage to try it, even if the intention is not to ever perform it but to have some fun! Let me hear any recordings you make. I can be reached very easily on Facebook and love to get feedback from people who buy my arrangements.My Youtube Channel has many of my arrangements for String Quartet, most recorded by Capriccio Quartet, and all but two are available as Sheet Music Plus products. Please visit me there :- Helen Marple-Horvat, Songwriter, Arranger, Composer
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String Quartet No 0 SCORE
String Quartet No 0 SCORE
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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Colin Bayliss
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938424 Composed by Colin Bayliss. 20th Century. Score and parts. 46 pages. Colin Bayli...
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938424 Composed by Colin Bayliss. 20th Century. Score and parts. 46 pages. Colin Bayliss #11309. Published by Colin Bayliss (A0.938424). The work was completed on February 2nd 1970 and is the first piece to be retained by the composer after he had destroyed all his earlier compositions. The parts are available as a separate download. The following is taken from the catalogue of the composer's works:- The photocopy of the MS is marked String Quartet No. 1, but is not regarded by the composer as part of his mature string quartet writing. The MS itself was lost in a fire at the home of Col. Robert Tong, formerly Registrar of Queen Mary College, University of London. A typesetting was made in November 2000 as the photocopy had faded so badly. The composer's sketch books suggest that the movements were written in the order 3,2,4,1. 1. Allegro 2. Scherzo (Allegro energico) Trio I - tempo di menuetto Trio II - no tempo indicated - [andante] 3. Andante con moto 4. Allegro ma non troppo Composer's note:- As the above suggests, I originally had no intention of publishing this early piece. The recording by the Lochrian String Quartet of the six numbered quartets, however , together with sleeve notes admitting the existence of this work, prompted me into revising my opinion and allowing its publication, so that anyone wishing to study this first effort may do so. It shows certain traits that I was to develop in the six quartets and others that I was to discard, and therefore is of musicological interest. It also has a few good, albeit imitative, tunes! Duration: Approx. 25 mins. COLIN BAYLISS was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire in 1948. His life-long love of music led him to compose from an early age and he now has a catalogue of over a hundred works including two operas, four symphonies, six string quartets and many other pieces for most instrumental and chamber groupings, over seventy of them published. He is a member of the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters, the North West Composers' Association and the Performing Rights Society. As well as writing music himself, he has also compiled annotated catalogues of the works of Anthony Hedges and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. CDs of his piano music played by David Martin and complete organ music played by Ronald Frost are available on the New Century Classics label. Please feel free to use these biographical and programme notes in your concert programmes.
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String Quartet No 0 - PARTS
String Quartet No 0 - PARTS
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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Contemporary
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Colin Bayliss
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String Quartet No 0 - PARTS
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938426 Composed by Colin Bayliss. 20th Century. Score and parts. 74 pages. Colin Bayli...
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.938426 Composed by Colin Bayliss. 20th Century. Score and parts. 74 pages. Colin Bayliss #11311. Published by Colin Bayliss (A0.938426). The work was completed on February 2nd 1970 and is the first piece to be retained by the composer after he had destroyed all his earlier compositions. The Score is available as a separate download The following is taken from the catalogue of the composer's works:- The photocopy of the MS is marked String Quartet No. 1, but is not regarded by the composer as part of his mature string quartet writing. The MS itself was lost in a fire at the home of Col. Robert Tong, formerly Registrar of Queen Mary College, University of London. A typesetting was made in November 2000 as the photocopy had faded so badly. The composer's sketch books suggest that the movements were written in the order 3,2,4,1. 1. Allegro 2. Scherzo (Allegro energico) Trio I - tempo di menuetto Trio II - no tempo indicated - [andante] 3. Andante con moto 4. Allegro ma non troppo Composer's note:- As the above suggests, I originally had no intention of publishing this early piece. The recording by the Lochrian String Quartet of the six numbered quartets, however , together with sleeve notes admitting the existence of this work, prompted me into revising my opinion and allowing its publication, so that anyone wishing to study this first effort may do so. It shows certain traits that I was to develop in the six quartets and others that I was to discard, and therefore is of musicological interest. It also has a few good, albeit imitative, tunes! Duration: Approx. 25 mins. COLIN BAYLISS was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire in 1948. His life-long love of music led him to compose from an early age and he now has a catalogue of over a hundred works including two operas, four symphonies, six string quartets and many other pieces for most instrumental and chamber groupings, over seventy of them published. He is a member of the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters, the North West Composers' Association and the Performing Rights Society. As well as writing music himself, he has also compiled annotated catalogues of the works of Anthony Hedges and Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. CDs of his piano music played by David Martin and complete organ music played by Ronald Frost are available on the New Century Classics label. Please feel free to use these biographical and programme notes in your concert programmes.
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Cantaloupe Island
Cantaloupe Island
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Jazz
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Herbie Hancock
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Kyle Pudenz
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Cantaloupe Island
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ViolinVagabond Music
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1145015 By Herbie Hancock. By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Kyle Pude...
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1145015 By Herbie Hancock. By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Kyle Pudenz. Jazz,Standards. Score and parts. 31 pages. ViolinVagabond Music #745332. Published by ViolinVagabond Music (A0.1145015). Settle into the groove with this tasteful interpretation of a modal jazz staple for the modern string quartet!! I didn’t seek to re-invent the wheel with this arrangement, but rather to capture some of its signature jazz combo swagger while fitting the signature lines & licks into string-friendly voicings. I did add an original intro & outro, which will give a bit more pizazz to your live performance than the fade out from Herbie’s original album version. The full chart includes written-out solos for each member of the quartet. I highly encourage improvising your own solos if you are comfortable, or even vamping one or more of the solo sections to really stretch out as you watch your next cocktail hour gig fly by! For a shorter (and significantly more lame…) performance, you can instead cut one or more of the solo sections from letter C thru F to save time. This arrangement makes use of modern extended string techniques in order to create a rhythmic foundation without the need for additional rhythm instruments, including chopping and ghost notes. If you are unfamiliar with these concepts, various resources exist all over the internet to aid you in your quest towards having better time. I recommend this series, for example: https://strum-bowing-groove-academy.teachable.com?coupon_code=KYLE20&affcode=459429_z8y3atf That being said, if broadening your horizons to the world of percussive string playing just doesn't sound like your cup of tea, I have included a Rhythm Section Chart for performances with drums/percussion, guitar, bass, etc. It is highly recommended for you to use either the chopping parts or rhythm section musicians. If you use neither, you may feel as if something is missing in your life that you just can’t pinpoint. Don’t worry, I’ll pinpoint it for you: BACKBEATS. One way or another, you need them. And I’ve given you multiple options here so if you can’t make this chart groove that’s on you… Performance time - approximately 5:00 for the full chart as written. As mentioned above, solo sections can be repeated with improv or cut without requiring significant chart changes, to adjust to the needs of your specific performance. Each solo section is ~30 seconds if you want to do the math on that. Questions? Feel free to contact me via my website, www.kylepudenz.com/ or on the 'Insta @theviolinvagabond. Would love to hear your performances if you play this chart out live, so please send videos along and tag me!
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20 Advanced Christmas String Quartets - Part IV Cello
20 Advanced Christmas String Quartets - Part IV Cello
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Christmas
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John van Gulik
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John van Gulik
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20 Advanced Christmas String Q
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John van Gulik
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SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1323858 By John van Gulik. By John van Gulik. Arranged by John van ...
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1323858 By John van Gulik. By John van Gulik. Arranged by John van Gulik. Christmas,Holiday,Jazz. 29 pages. John van Gulik #912046. Published by John van Gulik (A0.1323858). Here is a collection of 20 advanced public domain Christmas arrangements for String Quartet complete with a title page and index.  Each part is sold as a separate book that may be printed either single or double sided for convenience.  All of the arrangements are also available for separate purchase.All tracks can be heard here : https://www.jvgmusiconline.com/string-mp3sA La NanitaBethlehemDeck the HallsGabriel's MessageGaudete - Medieval CarolGreensleevesIl est bel et bonIt Came Upon a Midnight ClearJingle BellsSweet Little Jesus BoyUp on the HousetopWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasWhat Child is This - FIVEAngels We Have Heard On HighGod Rest Ye Merry GentlemenHark the HeraldI Saw Three ShipsMerry GentlemenO Come EmmanuelSee Amid the Winter's SnowFor a complete set of books, percussion or alternate parts, alternate keys, accompaniment tracks, or other arrangements, contact me at vangulik.john@gmail.com or visit my website at https://jvgmusiconline.com
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20 Advanced Christmas String Quartets - Part III Viola
20 Advanced Christmas String Quartets - Part III Viola
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Christmas
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John van Gulik
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John van Gulik
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20 Advanced Christmas String Q
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John van Gulik
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SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1323857 By John van Gulik. By John van Gulik. Arranged by John van ...
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1323857 By John van Gulik. By John van Gulik. Arranged by John van Gulik. Christmas,Holiday,Jazz. 29 pages. John van Gulik #912045. Published by John van Gulik (A0.1323857). Here is a collection of 20 advanced public domain Christmas arrangements for String Quartet complete with a title page and index.  Each part is sold as a separate book that may be printed either single or double sided for convenience.  All of the arrangements are also available for separate purchase.All tracks can be heard here : https://www.jvgmusiconline.com/string-mp3sA La NanitaBethlehemDeck the HallsGabriel's MessageGaudete - Medieval CarolGreensleevesIl est bel et bonIt Came Upon a Midnight ClearJingle BellsSweet Little Jesus BoyUp on the HousetopWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasWhat Child is This - FIVEAngels We Have Heard On HighGod Rest Ye Merry GentlemenHark the HeraldI Saw Three ShipsMerry GentlemenO Come EmmanuelSee Amid the Winter's SnowFor a complete set of books, percussion or alternate parts, alternate keys, accompaniment tracks, or other arrangements, contact me at vangulik.john@gmail.com or visit my website at https://jvgmusiconline.com
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20 Advanced Christmas String Quartets - Part I Violin
20 Advanced Christmas String Quartets - Part I Violin
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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Christmas
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John van Gulik
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John van Gulik
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20 Advanced Christmas String Q
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John van Gulik
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1323852 By John van Gulik. By John van Gulik. Arranged by John van ...
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1323852 By John van Gulik. By John van Gulik. Arranged by John van Gulik. Christmas,Holiday,Jazz. 29 pages. John van Gulik #912040. Published by John van Gulik (A0.1323852). Here is a collection of 20 advanced public domain Christmas arrangements for String Quartet complete with a title page and index. Â Each part is sold as a separate book that may be printed either single or double sided for convenience. Â All of the arrangements are also available for separate purchase.All tracks can be heard here : https://www.jvgmusiconline.com/string-mp3sA La NanitaBethlehemDeck the HallsGabriel's MessageGaudete - Medieval CarolGreensleevesIl est bel et bonIt Came Upon a Midnight ClearJingle BellsSweet Little Jesus BoyUp on the HousetopWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasWhat Child is This - FIVEAngels We Have Heard On HighGod Rest Ye Merry GentlemenHark the HeraldI Saw Three ShipsMerry GentlemenO Come EmmanuelSee Amid the Winter's SnowFor a complete set of books, percussion or alternate parts, alternate keys, accompaniment tracks, or other arrangements, contact me at vangulik.john@gmail.com or visit my website at https://jvgmusiconline.com
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20 Advanced Christmas String Quartets - Part II Violin
20 Advanced Christmas String Quartets - Part II Violin
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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Christmas
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John van Gulik
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John van Gulik
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20 Advanced Christmas String Q
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John van Gulik
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SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1323855 By John van Gulik. By John van Gulik. Arranged by John van ...
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1323855 By John van Gulik. By John van Gulik. Arranged by John van Gulik. Christmas,Holiday,Jazz. 29 pages. John van Gulik #912043. Published by John van Gulik (A0.1323855). Here is a collection of 20 advanced public domain Christmas arrangements for String Quartet complete with a title page and index.  Each part is sold as a separate book that may be printed either single or double sided for convenience.  All of the arrangements are also available for separate purchase.All tracks can be heard here : https://www.jvgmusiconline.com/string-mp3sA La NanitaBethlehemDeck the HallsGabriel's MessageGaudete - Medieval CarolGreensleevesIl est bel et bonIt Came Upon a Midnight ClearJingle BellsSweet Little Jesus BoyUp on the HousetopWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasWhat Child is This - FIVEAngels We Have Heard On HighGod Rest Ye Merry GentlemenHark the HeraldI Saw Three ShipsMerry GentlemenO Come EmmanuelSee Amid the Winter's SnowFor a complete set of books, percussion or alternate parts, alternate keys, accompaniment tracks, or other arrangements, contact me at vangulik.john@gmail.com or visit my website at https://jvgmusiconline.com
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9.07€
MY HEART AT THY SWEET VOICE for String Quartet, Advanced Intermediate Level for 2 violins, viola and
MY HEART AT THY SWEET VOICE for String Quartet, Advanced Intermediate Level for 2 violins, viola and
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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Camille Saint Saëns
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Sherry Lewis
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https://www
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MY HEART AT THY SWEET VOICE fo
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Sherry Lewis Publishing
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.521586 Composed by Camille Saint Saëns. Arranged by Sherry Lewis...
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String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.521586 Composed by Camille Saint Saëns. Arranged by Sherry Lewis. Holiday,Opera,Romantic Period,Wedding. 29 pages. Sherry Lewis Publishing #6222025. Published by Sherry Lewis Publishing (A0.521586). My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice, String Quartet, Advanced Intermediate Level for 2 violins, viola and cello Score: 16 pages parts: 10 page time: 5'40 ABOUT THE DEMO....I took a big cut to get to the better-known tune but the actual arrangement is complete from beginning to end. I used the original score and true to form. Such a beautiful piece. Really comes off great in strings. MY QUARTET VERSIONS, in short notice usually work fine for solo, two parts and three parts however I also offer individual versions for one, two and three parts that are more detailed for these ensembles. Please visit https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?Ntt=sherry+lewis+publishing for all of the titles I offer. If you can’t find a title then contact me through stringquartet@hotmail.com and I’ll give you the link back to Sheet Music Plus’s listing. VERSATILE Titles that include four parts are written with the idea that they can be performed with 1, 2, 3 or 4 musicians. Most of the contemporary/popular titles include a chord chart for a bass instrument. PRACTICE needs would vary according to the level of the performers but my goal is to be sight-readable for most performers and groups. AUDIO SAMPLE The 30 second mp3 is frequently shortened and may not start at the introduction to get to the reprise. The actual introduction will be in the sheet music. LISTENABILITY I have performed thousands of weddings and special events. I make it a goal for the music to carry as well as possible through loud and large space situations. ARRANGEMENTS usually follow the original version. There is an mp3 where you can hear 30 seconds and get a feeling of the originality of the work. EXCELLENT for corporate events, weddings, social gatherings and recitals. APPROPRIATE for students and schools. CHURCH REPERTOIRE I’m always adding more titles. Thank you for your purchase!
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White Christmas
White Christmas
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Jazz
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Dave Koz & Kelly Sweet
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Samantha J Bramley - stringspi
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White Christmas
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Samantha Bramley
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SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.800204 By Dave Koz & Kelly Sweet. By Irving Berlin. Arranged by Samantha J Bramley - s...
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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.800204 By Dave Koz & Kelly Sweet. By Irving Berlin. Arranged by Samantha J Bramley - stringspirational@gmail.com. Jazz. Score and parts. 10 pages. Samantha Bramley #3878681. Published by Samantha Bramley (A0.800204). The Holiday Season can be really painful for lower string players in any ensemble. Playing ‘cello in a Carol concert makes me want to cry. That is why I have created arrangements of classic Christmas Carols and Songs guaranteed not to bore the pants off your violist or ‘cellist. No more bashing out bass notes for the ‘cello, and no more chugging away on the off-beat for viola while the fiddles get soaring melody after soaring counter-melody. We deserve more than this, right guys? You got it! This arrangement of 'White Christmas’ for string quartet stays true to the spirit of the original Bing Crosby version with respect both melody and harmony. Beginning with those unmistakeable 4 chords in the upper strings, the ‘cello takes the majority of the vocal line, but all three other parts are also given a chance to shine with melody, counter melody and harmony by turns. With high positions in both violin parts and up to 4th position plus harmonics for the lower strings, the challenge in this arrangement is found in the technical and musical interpretation of this iconic song, and is a great play for ensembles of advanced intermediate standard. Note from the arranger: All my arrangements for strings are conceived specifically with the aim of writing interesting parts for all players. Most parts do not go beyond 4th position (with the exception of a few harmonics in the lower string parts, and some higher positions in the violin parts), making them suitable for advanced student and mixed ability groups. A complete score and set of individual parts (violin 1, violin 2, viola, ‘cello) is included. Enjoy and feel free to email comments or requests for other works to stringspirational@gmail.com
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DOWNTOWN ABBEY FOR STRING QUARTET AND/OR STRING ORCHESTRA
DOWNTOWN ABBEY FOR STRING QUARTET AND/OR STRING ORCHESTRA
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Film/TV
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John Lunn
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Helen Marple-Horvat
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DOWNTOWN ABBEY FOR STRING QUAR
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Helen Marple-Horvat
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Violin, Viola, Cello, String Quartet, String Orchestra - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download By John Lunn. Arranged by Helen Marple-Horvat. Set of...
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Violin, Viola, Cello, String Quartet, String Orchestra - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download By John Lunn. Arranged by Helen Marple-Horvat. Set of Parts. 19 pages. Published by Helen Marple-Horvat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgROOI-A0sc
Downton Abbey was a much loved TV series that ran for six seasons capturing the hearts of many across the world. The composer of the music, John Lunn, won two Primetime Emmys for the hauntingly beautiful score. I have arranged this wonderful piece for quartet/string orchestra, as well as for violin and piano, and cello and piano, and will probably do so again for other instruments. Make sure that you listen to the clip as well as watch the video, as the clip has been mastered since recording.
Technically, this quartet can be performed by professionals or by quite young players. There are lots of opportunities for open strings and easy positions, and experienced players can explore more complex positions with full vibrato. However, the triplets in the inner parts will need an extremely tight touch if the piece is not to sag and slow down! Perhaps younger players could try the triplets three to a bow. Cellists will need some fourth position at bars 16 and 18. If this is tricky, play bar 16 in first position and shorten the third beat of bar 16 from a previous dotted crotchet to a quaver. In bar 18 it is not possible to play this note an octave down though, as it needs to be above the viola here. First violins can change the bow whenever it runs out on the long notes eg Bars 11-13. Capriccio Quartet take a fast tempo here too, but younger players could slow it down considerably. I would love to hear this done by a string orchestra, so let me know if you perform it. I can be found very easily on Facebook
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LOVELY - BILLIE EILISH - FOR STRING QUARTET
LOVELY - BILLIE EILISH - FOR STRING QUARTET
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
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Pop music
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Billie Eilish Feat
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Helen Marple-Horvat
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LOVELY - BILLIE EILISH - FOR S
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Helen Marple-Horvat
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SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download By Billie Eilish Feat. Khalid. Arranged by Helen Marple-Horvat. Score, Set of Parts. 16 pag...
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String Quartet - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download By Billie Eilish Feat. Khalid. Arranged by Helen Marple-Horvat. Score, Set of Parts. 16 pages. Published by Helen Marple-Horvat
‘Lovely’ by Billie Eilish and Khalid was released in April 2018. Written and produced by Finneas O’Connel, brother of Billie Eilish, it was used as the soundtrack to Season Two of ‘13 Reasons Why’ - a drama on Netflix. The song went Platinum in New Zealand and USA, and reached the top five in the New Zealand and Australian Charts.
I think that it lends itself beautifully to a String Quartet Arrangement and very much enjoyed working on it. At the moment I have only a computer version of the Score but will be recording it with Capriccio Quartet once lockdown restrictions are at an end.
Feel free to change the bowing, especially in the eight-quaver accompaniment bars. These do need to be heard, but very much as a background texture. I envisaged the song as played with a great deal of delicacy and subtlety, though this is hard to achieve with Sibelius software. In this arrangement the cello has less to do than usual, but there are some sudden shifts of position and that deep presence is vital to the overall effectiveness of the song. The double stopping usually includes one open string.
I experimented for a long time with different octaves for the violin to play at Letters C and E. You may like to change the score at this point if it feels easier, or just prefer one or the other. I opted for the high octave at times because the unison with the viola two octaves below seemed to have a lot of emotional power. However one octave apart also sounds good so younger players could easily tackle this song.
My Youtube Channel has many of my arrangements for String Quartet, most recorded by Capriccio Quartet, and all but two available as Sheet Music Plus products. Please visit me there :- Helen Marple-Horvat, Songwriter, Arranger, Composer.
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THE CROWN - FOR STRING QUARTET
THE CROWN - FOR STRING QUARTET
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String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello
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Film/TV
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Zimmer, Gregson-Williams, Ba
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Helen Marple-Horvat
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THE CROWN - FOR STRING QUARTET
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Helen Marple-Horvat
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Violin, Viola, Cello, String Quartet - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download By Zimmer, Gregson-Williams, Balfe. Arranged by Helen Marple-Horvat. ...
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Violin, Viola, Cello, String Quartet - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download By Zimmer, Gregson-Williams, Balfe. Arranged by Helen Marple-Horvat. Score, Set of Parts. 22 pages. Published by Helen Marple-Horvat
'The Crown' is an award winning Netflix series that has won the hearts of many people around the world. Hans Zimmer wrote the theme for the main title with Rupert Gregson-Williams, from Wiltshire, composing music for the first series, joined by Lorne Balfe, a Scottish composer for series two.
I have made an arrangement for String Quartet and hope to make more for different combinations of instruments and piano in the future.
As usual my arrangement can be played by professionals for concerts, weddings and events but also tackled by young people. The key is the original one, D minor, which is easy for strings, and younger players can make use of open strings and take as many bows as they need. I have included some bowing as a guide. Most of the double stopping includes one open string but less experienced players can leave out one of the notes where necessary, especially of it is doubled by one of the other players. I have included some 'commas' in this arrangement and recommend recovering the bow and watching the leader like a hawk!
The long ‘piano’ sections will need lots of crescendo and decrescendo markings to sound effective. I put down some ideas, but feel free to experiment. The main thing is that they grow and decay again, to keep up the tension. Without that movement, those soft passages might sound boring, albeit the chords are gorgeous.
I have included a crescendo in the penultimate bar before each new dynamic, but ideally a long crescendo is needed between each new dynamic marking. The texture becomes gradually thicker, which will help, but I am looking forward to Capriccio Quartet recording this one as they are so good at building up excitement.
There must be a great deal of drama at letters D and O. After a massive increase in dynamic I am hoping for a ‘breath’ at the comma, and a very sudden softness for the chords that follow. I also like harmonics for the viola at bars 21-22, giving way to a natural note on the fourth beat of 22. I would like the harmonic in viola to be almost imperceptible as the piece closes out. I haven’t marked it as such, and I couldn’t write a ‘simile’ on the page without clashes of staves or an extra page. I intended it to be a harmonic to the end though.
Please send me any recordings you make because I love to hear people playing my arrangements, even if it is a phone recording, and especially younger players! I am on facebook and I have a Youtube Channel too. Helen Marple-Horvat Songwriter, Arranger, Composer.
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