1. Violin 2. Violin (Viola) Violoncello-The Sassmannshaus ?Early Start? string methods cultivate playing together as early as possible initially in duets. However playing in larger mixed ensembles is also encouraged and this tried-and-trusted edition for strings provides the perfect start for this.The first songs can all be performed in canon; each piece is notated in violin viola and bass clef so that all three string instruments can play together in any number and combination. The collection then continues with through-composed pieces by such composers as Johann Valentin Rathgeber and Johann Joseph Fux. Here the middle part may optionally be performed by a viola or second violin.Firststeps in string ensemble playingFor violin viola and cello or for two violins and celloIncludes many canons

The Piano Trio Two is inspired by three Zen koans which have lent their titles to the movements ‘How Grass and Trees Become Enlightened ’ ‘Your Light May Go Out ’ and ‘Open Your Own Treasure House.’ Yet themusic is drawn from English folk tune and Weir’s own songs and imaginary ragas. Judith Weir is one of Britain’s most prolific and successful composers widely known for her operas like The Vanishing Bridegroomand A Night At The Chinese Opera and her many Choral works as well as her pieces for Strings and Piano. She was Artistic Director of the Spitalfields Festival and is a professor at Cardiff University. Her work is often inspiredby narrative folklore and theatre.

Here is fresh material for young string ensembles presented by George Speckert who is a master arranger for amateur orchestras. Each of these 27 relatively short character pieces evokes a unique mood in its very title: Brisk Sad Sunset and many more. When heard in succession the scenes sometimes unfold in the listeners’ minds like in a movie. The collection is perfect for creating short suites with an ad libitum number of movements and thus is ideal for school recitals family celebrations or street busking. These miniatures can also be used to musically accompany literary readings or as soundtracks for video sequences. The second violin part may also be playedby a viola. score with 4 parts (violin I II viola cello) Separate viola part included as a substitute for the second violin 27 short pieces to be combined ad libitum Ideal for recitals

A suite of 13 pieces composed and arranged specially for the young String Trio by Sheila M. Nelson. The melodies range in difficulty from the elementary to the slightly more challenging with one or two notes out of first position. All material for Violin 2 is also suitable for the Viola.The pieces themselves cover a variety of styles from a charming Divertimento to a Mozart Minuet And Trio providing a choice of pieces whatever the performance or occasion.

Double Concerto in a minor op.102-The cellist Robert Hausmann had actually requested a Cello concerto - but Brahms paired the Cello with a Violin in his 'Double Concerto'. The unusual work has already been available as part of the newBrahms Complete Edition for several years.Using Brahms? original Piano reduction Johannes Umbreit has produced a playable Piano setting that optimally renders the colourfulness of the score. The fingerings andbowings for the string parts have been supplied by the experienced soloists Frank Peter Zimmermann and Heinrich Schiff. The orchestral parts based on the Complete Edition are available from Breitkopf & Härtel (PB/OB 16104).

Amusing variations over a birthday song. Par LUDWIG CLAUS-DIETER. The Happy Birthday menus for two- (ED0 9748) and four-hand (ED0 9749) piano, for accordion duo (ED 8054) or string quartet (ED 7717) by Claus-Dieter Ludwig are well-known and extremely popular. Now the successful arranger presents a new edition for violin, cello and piano. Enjoy your musical meal with these five birthday courses:/ Répertoire / Trio avec Piano

These 30 easy level (grade 2) string trios from the masters arranged by Rubank legends Harvey Whistler and Herman Hummel are the ultimate way to introduce your youngest players to ensemble playing. Songs average 30-40 measureslong with optional repeats to create a longer piece at your discretion. Includes a treasure trove of titles:Abendlied (Schumann) ? Allegro from Der Freischutz (Weber) ? Ave Verum (Mozart) ? Carnivalof Venice ? Chanson Triste (Tchaikovsky) ? Cielito Lindo ? Country Dance (Beethoven) ? Liebestraum (Liszt) ? Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes ? New World Symphony Excerpts (Dvorak) ? Jesu Joy ofMan's Desiring (students play the melody not the triplet pattern) ? Jolly Coppersmith ? Melody for Strings (Rubinstein) ? Men of Harlech ? Menuet from Symphony No. 7 (Haydn) ? Procession (Handel) ?Theme from Fantasie Impromptu (Chopin) ? Rondo (Schubert) ? Theme from Symphony No. 1 (Brahms) ? Vienna Life (Strauss) ? Volga Boatman ? Waltz from HMS Pinafore