Strictly Strings

This vigorous original work cleverly uses open strings, plus only the first notes learned on the D and A strings, to evoke the sometimes charming, sometimes rough world of the sailor at sea. Open doub...

This vigorous original work cleverly uses open strings, plus only the first notes learned on the D and A strings, to evoke the sometimes charming, sometimes rough world of the sailor at sea. Open doub...

This vigorous original work cleverly uses open strings, plus only the first notes learned on the D and A strings, to evoke the sometimes charming, sometimes rough world of the sailor at sea. Open doub...

Using only quarter notes and a one-octave D major scale, this fun piece depicts the 'two steps forward, one step backwards' approach typical in mountain climbing. Utilizing both loud and soft pizzicat...

Using only quarter notes and a one-octave D major scale, this fun piece depicts the 'two steps forward, one step backwards' approach typical in mountain climbing. Utilizing both loud and soft pizzicat...

Using only quarter notes and a one-octave D major scale, this fun piece depicts the 'two steps forward, one step backwards' approach typical in mountain climbing. Utilizing both loud and soft pizzicat...

This delightful work for beginning string orchestra uses only a one-octave D major scale plus open strings to evoke the spirit of a lively country dance. The interplay between forte and piano provides...

This delightful work for beginning string orchestra uses only a one-octave D major scale plus open strings to evoke the spirit of a lively country dance. The interplay between forte and piano provides...

This delightful work for beginning string orchestra uses only a one-octave D major scale plus open strings to evoke the spirit of a lively country dance. The interplay between forte and piano provides...

This entertaining work provides excellent technical practice by utilizing basic unaltered first-position finger patterns. Written in D major with a modulation to G major (and return to D), all section...

This entertaining work provides excellent technical practice by utilizing basic unaltered first-position finger patterns. Written in D major with a modulation to G major (and return to D), all section...

This entertaining work provides excellent technical practice by utilizing basic unaltered first-position finger patterns. Written in D major with a modulation to G major (and return to D), all section...

This rip-roarin' fiddle tune gives students lots of experience playing easy double stops using one open string and one fingered note. A solid crowd pleaser, this fun selection is correlated to Strictl...

This rip-roarin' fiddle tune gives students lots of experience playing easy double stops using one open string and one fingered note. A solid crowd pleaser, this fun selection is correlated to Strictl...

This rip-roarin' fiddle tune gives students lots of experience playing easy double stops using one open string and one fingered note. A solid crowd pleaser, this fun selection is correlated to Strictl...

Mark Williams creates a vivid 'Old English' flavor in his modal variations. The nocturne-like 3/4 Andante is nicely complemented by a strongly rhythmic 4/4 Allegro Moderato. Students will love the sty...

Mark Williams creates a vivid 'Old English' flavor in his modal variations. The nocturne-like 3/4 Andante is nicely complemented by a strongly rhythmic 4/4 Allegro Moderato. Students will love the sty...

Mark Williams creates a vivid 'Old English' flavor in his modal variations. The nocturne-like 3/4 Andante is nicely complemented by a strongly rhythmic 4/4 Allegro Moderato. Students will love the sty...

Part of the Strictly Strings Orchestra Series, this spirited march reinforces march style and meter. Besides that, it's just plain fun to play. Mark Williams again demonstrates his prowess in creating...

What a perfect way to celebrate learning that very first scale! Using only a one-octave D major scale and quarter notes, all sections join in the fun as the scale is played both forward and backward i...

Treat your beginning orchestra to the sounds of the ice rink this season with this very easy and fun arrangement of the famous winter classic. This arrangement provides excellent practice in slurring...

Experience the elegance of old Vienna with this very easy original in the Viennese waltz style. The sounds and sonorities of the era of Johann Strauss, Jr. come alive as students experience this impor...

Always lively and often loud dance music, a polka is truly fun for students to play! Though this setting is perfect for a concert, the boisterous feel of an evening of dancing remains! Correlates with...

Always lively and often loud dance music, a polka is truly fun for students to play! Though this setting is perfect for a concert, the boisterous feel of an evening of dancing remains! Correlates with...

A knowledge of the 12-bar bl form is essential for understanding the roots of American jazz and popular music. Bow-town bl provides an excellent introduction to this uniquely American art form with su...