The Essential String Method series
Sheila Nelson's award winning teaching approach available in a clearly structured progressive method covering preliminary to grade three in all stringed instruments.
The Essential String Method develops the pupil as a musician as well as an instrumentalist right from the start through an integrated programme of games, activities, songs and pieces.
Developed by Sheila Nelson (violin), Cathy Elliott (Double Bass), Gerald Howard (Cello) and Adrian Thorne (musicianship) in collaboration with The Guildhall School of Music & Drama. A "Millennium Product" Winner.
Sheila Nelson Ensemble Book 2
Score and Parts - 4-8 Strings with Piano ad lib.
Seven simple pieces for elementary string quartets or string orchestras of up to eight-parts. A piano part can be used to fill in for any missing players. Designed to give beginners their first taste of group playing.
Includes an optional very-easy violin part (open strings or first fingers only), ideas for simple percussion and singing are also given. Once the book is puchased, parts are photocopiable!
The notes and rhythms used correspond to the "Essential String Method" books 1-3, making these ideal for use alongside the method, but can also be used independently. If using alongside, players should be on Book 3 of the method before tackling these ensemble pieces.
Contents
- Clog Dance
- Deep in the Forest
- Donkey Riding
- Goblins' Rondo
- Steam Train to Froghall
- The Hayloft
- What can the matter be?
