FJH Beginning Strings

With hints of blues and rock, this clever work gets its title from the repeated double eighth notes that occur throughout the music. Ideal for working on bow control and basic rhythms, the basic groov...

This traditional folk tune begins softly and subtly, since mama don't allow no fiddle, banjo, or any type of playin' 'round here! As the arrangement progresses, confidence builds: "We don't care what...

This traditional folk tune begins softly and subtly, since mama don't allow no fiddle, banjo, or any type of playin' 'round here! As the arrangement progresses, confidence builds: "We don't care what...

This clever arrangement uses melodies from Joy to the World and Beethoven's Ode to Joy before combining the two in the final section of the piece. Students will develop hooked bowing technique in addi...

This clever arrangement uses melodies from Joy to the World and Beethoven's Ode to Joy before combining the two in the final section of the piece. Students will develop hooked bowing technique in addi...

This clever arrangement uses melodies from Joy to the World and Beethoven's Ode to Joy before combining the two in the final section of the piece. Students will develop hooked bowing technique in addi...

This dignified work conjures images of 17th century France with its stately melodies. Students explore a full dynamic spectrum as the piece develops and all sections have melodic material. Optional pe...

Experience the lazy days of summer in this cute original based on the wandering thoughts of "man's best friend." This all-pizzicato work is based entirely on a one octave D major scale, so students ca...

Experience the lazy days of summer in this cute original based on the wandering thoughts of "man's best friend." This all-pizzicato work is based entirely on a one octave D major scale, so students ca...

Experience the Spanish styles of the late 19th century in this clever original for strings! Melodies are shared equally across the ensemble without sounding contrived, and there are many stylistic tea...

Experience the Spanish styles of the late 19th century in this clever original for strings! Melodies are shared equally across the ensemble without sounding contrived, and there are many stylistic tea...

This ideal concert opener is also a wonderful vehicle to teach low 2 fingerings to violinists. Originally from Gaspar Sanz's Suite Española, the entire piece is based on several variations on a contin...

This ideal concert opener is also a wonderful vehicle to teach low 2 fingerings to violinists. Originally from Gaspar Sanz's Suite Española, the entire piece is based on several variations on a contin...

For directors on a budget, we are pleased to offer this exciting collection of four pieces at one low price that work well as a full concert program. The set contains pieces in a variety of styles inc...

For directors on a budget, we are pleased to offer this exciting collection of four pieces at one low price that work well as a full concert program. The set contains pieces in a variety of styles inc...

This stunning arrangement truly captures the essence of Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings. Featuring the last movement, the work begins with a grand and legato Maestoso, which is then followed by the...

This stunning arrangement truly captures the essence of Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings. Featuring the last movement, the work begins with a grand and legato Maestoso, which is then followed by the...

This stunning arrangement truly captures the essence of Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings. Featuring the last movement, the work begins with a grand and legato Maestoso, which is then followed by the...

This stunning arrangement truly captures the essence of Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings. Featuring the last movement, the work begins with a grand and legato Maestoso, which is then followed by the...

This wistful and dreamy piece explores colorful harmonies and expressive melodies in an accessible setting. Lyrical lines seem to float in mid air as the color of the work moves from subdued to bright...

This wistful and dreamy piece explores colorful harmonies and expressive melodies in an accessible setting. Lyrical lines seem to float in mid air as the color of the work moves from subdued to bright...

This wistful and dreamy piece explores colorful harmonies and expressive melodies in an accessible setting. Lyrical lines seem to float in mid air as the color of the work moves from subdued to bright...

This wistful and dreamy piece explores colorful harmonies and expressive melodies in an accessible setting. Lyrical lines seem to float in mid air as the color of the work moves from subdued to bright...