Colledge, Waggon Wheels for Violin and Piano New Edition (Boosey and Hawkes)

The Boosey & HawkesEasy String Musicseries by Katherine & Hugh Colledge contains four volumes of repertoire for new and developing string players. Popular with teachers and students alike, each title steadily introduces and consolidates new techniques, fingerings, notes and rhythms to build firm foundations for future learning.

Demonstration and accompaniment audio resources are available online for all volumes in the series.

Each title is available in two editions – a standalone string book for students or an expanded edition with additional piano accompaniment. Stepping Stones is the first volume within the series. The book offers a collection of twenty-six simple pieces for beginners. Open strings, first finger notes and simple rhythms are introduced.

The 26 pieces ofWaggon Wheels form the second volume of the series. They cover 2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers (in 1-23-4 patterns) and slurred bowing.

Contents:

• In a garden
• Summer breeze
• Goldfish bowl
• Penny-farthing
• Butterflies
• Westminster Abbey
• Dinosaurs
• Paddlesteamer
• Waterfall
• Knickerbocker glory
• Hills and dales
• Upstairs, downstairs
• Daydreaming
• Bell-ringers
• Polka dots
• Nightingale
• Chinese lanterns
• Fiddlesticks
• Windscreen wipers
• Bow ties!
• Ice dancers
• Full moon
• Waggon wheels
• With an upbeat
• On the wing
• Lollipop Man

Syllabus Information:

• AMEB Violin Preliminary List A