Product Description
Five famous Russian Songs that date back over a hundred years as a medley. This is one of a series of charts for string orchestra that are easy to play and each relate to a single theme---patriotic, ethnic, activity, holiday or age related songs. Being easy to play---nothing past an eighth note and no hemi-demi-semi-quavers--they will be more apt to be in tune and this is good for all concerned. After all--this is about making music and not displaying technique. Parts are Violin 1 & 2 / Violin 3 (Viola Part) / Viola /Cello / Optional Acoustic Guitar (No Electrics) / Bass / Piano / Full Score / Front & Back-The Heritage Series is written to be easy to play and easy to listen
to. They all have familiar tunes, sound full, have easy ranges and
involve nothing more complicated than an eight note. The object is to
produce music and not to display technique. The harmonies, lines and
logical counterpoints make these arrangements play well with modest
technique. Markings are at minimum to keep things simple.
String Bass and Piano must be used to make these arrangements work.
The optional acoustic guitar (NOT ELECTRIC) will help the "rhythm
section". Electric bass could be substituted. If you use an electric
bass player, sometimes they can be converted to an upright bass or cello
player player( a devious but legal way to get more players in your
school orchestra). There is a 3rd Violin part that is really a treble
clef viola part if you have no viola players, or to bolster what you
have.
Covers. Bass and piano are required to make these arrangements work. See the back cover for the tune list and tempos.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.