Why should violinists have all the fun? Stacy Phillips, America's foremost author of books for fiddlers, has turned his expertise to cello. Fiddle Tunes for Two Cellos contains 56 authentic renditions of fiddle tunes arranged in harmony for two cellos. Perfect for teacher/student duets or just expanding the cello repertoire. Play along with the enclosed CD if you don't have another cellist nearby. Contents include up tempo reels, jigs, waltzes, swing pieces and bluegrass songs. Beginners should check out the companion book, Stacy Phillips' Fiddle Tunes for Beginning Cellists, as well as his similar titles for viola players.

This collection contains 14 arrangements of 22 traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland in a variety of styles including jigs, reels, hornpipes, slip jigs, strathspeys, waltzes and airs. the harmonies are written so that various combinations from solo instrument with piano, to duets and trios, to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. the viola book includes melody (solo) viola, viola harmony, third violin, and full score including violin, viola and cello parts with piano accompaniment. All of the Celtic Tunes for Solo and Ensemble books (Violin, Viola and Cello/Bass) are written as ensemble books, so they can be played as solo books or together as ensemble.

Make cello lessons more fun! Beginning Fiddle Duets for Two Cellos, Book One gives cellists exciting music to play right from the start of their studies. No more slow, boring duets that don't sound recognizable; these fiddle and folk tunes are energetic and melodic, with harmonies that will have you eagerly turning to the next page. Playable by a student and teacher or by two students, the first cello part (top) is entirely in closed first position, while the second part (bottom) includes some extended first position. Beginning Fiddle Duets is a fun end to any cello lesson or addition to a practice session. Invite your cello-playing friends over and try these out!

Cello fiddle duets that celebrate the great outdoors are here! Raise your spirits as your fingers nimbly climb around the fingerboard in this exuberant collection of cello folk duets inspired by nature. From beloved tunes like Waltzing Matilda to traditional bluegrass favorites like Shady Grove, this book of duos for two cellos will take you on a journey through the mountains, roads, and groves that have inspired folk tunes through time. Are you looking for music to perform? Perfect for lessons, gigs, performances, and chamber music parties, this book will bring joy to players and audiences alike. Have you finished Flying Fiddle Duets for Two Cellos, Book Two? This book was written to follow the Flying Fiddle series. These duets use first through fourth position and are set at an intermediate level. Fiddles on the Mountain for Two Violins, Fiddles on the Mountain for Two Violas, and Fiddles on the Mountain for Two Cellos are compatible: the parts in these books can also be played as duets with any combination of violin, viola, and cello.

A comprehensive resource to prepare intermediate and advanced cello students to play fiddle music. Eighteen fiddle tunes with chords in styles found in typical fiddle jam sessions - Celtic, Old Time and Bluegrass. Each tune arranged for two or three cellos and accompanied by short studies teaching idiomatic bass lines and back-up harmony as well as improvisational soloing over the chord changes. Companion CD includes all examples with guitar accompaniment.

New from the Philharmonic series, this collection is an absolutely perfect way to introduce Celtic fiddling to your youngest string players! Eleven tunes from the Celtic fiddling tradition are presented first in a simplified, very easy "Basic" version of the tune printed with note names in the note heads. The tune is also presented in an "Advanced," but still accessible version of the tune. Lyrics are included where applicable.