Herman A. Hummel

Exercises in 7 major keys covering slurred, legato, staccato and détaché bowings.

String teachers have long turned to the First Album series to fulfill the need for fun, educational first-year solo and ensemble music. The companion book, First Etude Album, reinforces everything tau...

Exercises in 7 major keys covering slurred, legato, staccato and détaché bowings.

Exercises in 7 major keys covering slurred, legato, staccato and détaché bowings.

Exercises in 7 major keys covering slurred, legato, staccato and détaché bowings.

Exercises in 7 major keys covering slurred, legato, staccato and détaché bowings.

Exercises in 7 major keys covering slurred, legato, staccato and détaché bowings.

Exercises in 7 major keys covering slurred, legato, staccato and détaché bowings.

The Laendler (an 18th-century German folk dance) was a popular style among classical composers, who even incorporated them into large symphonic works. Here is a very easy and enjoyable work by Beethov...

The Laendler (an 18th-century German folk dance) was a popular style among classical composers, who even incorporated them into large symphonic works. Here is a very easy and enjoyable work by Beethov...

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....

Your students have finished the Dorian Album of string trios (04472730) and are ready for something more challenging. The Lydian Album of grade 3 string trios by the masters is the perfect choice. Com...

This collection of 25 original violin and viola duets (grade 3-4) is an absolute “must” for every string teacher's library, for classroom practice or for contest.

String teachers have long turned to the First Album series to fulfill the need for fun, educational first-year solo and ensemble music. Familiar classics and original works are presented, each in elem...

Mozart's exquisite writing is evident in every measure of this minuet. This easy level arrangement will give your students a perfect introduction to playing in a leggiero (light) classical style.

Mozart's exquisite writing is evident in every measure of this minuet. This easy level arrangement will give your students a perfect introduction to playing in a leggiero (light) classical style.

The majestic chorus See, the Conquering Hero Comes from Judas Maccabaeus is presented here in a version for easy level string orchestra. Present a lesson on Baroque oratorio: or collaborate with the h...

The majestic chorus See, the Conquering Hero Comes from Judas Maccabaeus is presented here in a version for easy level string orchestra. Present a lesson on Baroque oratorio: or collaborate with the h...

An elegant dance in 3/4 time, this Beethoven minuet is a great vehicle for teaching about rondo form. The episodes between the refrains are short - just four measures in most cases - so students hear...

An elegant dance in 3/4 time, this Beethoven minuet is a great vehicle for teaching about rondo form. The episodes between the refrains are short - just four measures in most cases - so students hear...

The Laendler (an 18th-century German folk dance) was a popular style among classical composers, who even incorporated them into large symphonic works. Here is a very easy and enjoyable work by Beethov...

This charming piece from the Album for the Young (a set of beginner pieces written by Schumann for his three daughters) is perfect for teaching/reinforcing dotted quarter-eighth note patterns. Its che...

This charming piece from the Album for the Young (a set of beginner pieces written by Schumann for his three daughters) is perfect for teaching/reinforcing dotted quarter-eighth note patterns. Its che...

Swan Lake, possibly the most-often performed ballet worldwide, tells the story of Odette, a princess who is cursed by an evil sorcerer to live as a swan by day and a woman by night. Scene and Dance is...

Swan Lake, possibly the most-often performed ballet worldwide, tells the story of Odette, a princess who is cursed by an evil sorcerer to live as a swan by day and a woman by night. Scene and Dance is...