String Basics, Book 1 String Bass

SKU: KJ.123PA

ISBN 9780849735813.

String BasicsTM Solos Book 2 features a collection of 19 solos for recitals, festivals, informal gatherings, or just for fun. This collection includes a mix of classical themes, folk songs, and original solos by Jeremy Woolstenhulme. The solos correlate with String BasicsTM Book 2 and most level 2 method books. Solos progress in difficulty from beginning to end. All instruments have the same set of solos. This solo collection is the perfect supplement for students who do not have a private studio teacher and want to play solo literature.

The piano accompaniments by Kirt Mosier are available in a separate book and recorded audio tracks are available for download by using the Kjos Interactive Practice Studio (IPS). The IPS features three tracks for each solo. Track 1 is a complete performance performed by a professional violinist with piano accompaniment. Track 2 is a complete performance of the solo played by either a violist, cellist, or bassist with piano accompaniment. Track 3 is an accompaniment-only track provided for play-along opportunities.

SKU: KJ.123VA

ISBN 9780849735783.

String BasicsTM Solos Book 2 features a collection of 19 solos for recitals, festivals, informal gatherings, or just for fun. This collection includes a mix of classical themes, folk songs, and original solos by Jeremy Woolstenhulme. The solos correlate with String BasicsTM Book 2 and most level 2 method books. Solos progress in difficulty from beginning to end. All instruments have the same set of solos. This solo collection is the perfect supplement for students who do not have a private studio teacher and want to play solo literature.

The piano accompaniments by Kirt Mosier are available in a separate book and recorded audio tracks are available for download by using the Kjos Interactive Practice Studio (IPS). The IPS features three tracks for each solo. Track 1 is a complete performance performed by a professional violinist with piano accompaniment. Track 2 is a complete performance of the solo played by either a violist, cellist, or bassist with piano accompaniment. Track 3 is an accompaniment-only track provided for play-along opportunities.

SKU: KJ.SO336F

UPC: 8402704167.

Into the Dragon's Den focuses on playing F-sharps and F-naturals, and helps students become more comfortable with 2-note slurs. The piece centers around E minor, offering the perfect mood for the subject: confronting difficult things and handling fear. As Mr. Brown mentions in his program notes, Like the brave knight [heading into the dragon's den], beginning string students have to venture into the dark unknown to confront F-natural. Approx. time - 2:30

Steps to Successful Literature presents exceptional performance pieces - concert and festival works for beginning to intermediate string orchestras. Each piece is correlated with a specific location in String BasicsTM Books 1 or 2. Literature reinforces musical skills, concepts, and terms introduced in the method. Sometimes, a few new concepts are included and are officially introduced and defined in the score and parts. Each string orchestra work offers extended learning opportunities and briefly taps into one or more elements related to common core state standards.

SKU: KJ.SO343C

UPC: 8402704183.

Maiden's Rescue, in D Major, includes note and rest values limited to quarter notes/rests, half notes, and whole rests. It can be successfully performed at a range of tempos, depending on the experience level of the orchestra. Rather than writing for 1st and 2nd violins, this piece features a single violin part.

Jeremy Woolstenhulme composed this work for his beginning string orchestra. He decided that it should be a programmatic work accompanied by a short story and artwork. Once students became comfortable with the music and story, Mr. Woolstenhulme assigned an art project to them! Some samples of their work are printed in this publication. Connecting music, creative writing, and visual arts strengthened the entire experience and students definitely enjoyed the process. Approx. time - 2:00

Steps to Successful Literature presents exceptional performance pieces - concert and festival works for beginning to intermediate string orchestras. Each piece is correlated with a specific location in String BasicsTM Books 1 or 2. Literature reinforces musical skills, concepts, and terms introduced in the method. Sometimes, a few new concepts are included and are officially introduced and defined in the score and parts. Each string orchestra work offers extended learning opportunities and briefly taps into one or more elements related to common core state standards.