TWO BASSES BEAUTIFUL MUSIC FOR STRING INSTRUMENTS be Sanu Codldaum FOREWORD mble playing at the earliest possible stage, There is much to be gained ng of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, ‘musical phrasing, intonation and tone quality, This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. ill help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools, nt to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music- parents or with other students, These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without mn of string instruments, such as: Two Violins lin and Viola Viola and Cello Cello and Bass Two Violas Hin and Cello Viola and Bass Two Cellos lin and Bass ‘Two Basses ‘THE SIGNS USED IN THIS BOOK above or below means thatthe martele' bowing i to be used. Those notes are o stat with a sharp il with's clean slop. Each note should be cleady enunciated, are two notes in one bow that are marked with dashes, we leave a sight pause between each note. They are be played a6 sharply as if masked with dots. "Stress each note lightly But withthe tone remaining continous. ile portato. {A formata (7) of hol, above # note means thatthe note should be hel a lite fonger than ts value, AA. means to play above the middle of the bow. [.M.moans Lo pay blow the mle of the bow. ans woo bow. (Tis tx ‘he 0 sane Hines Uf) man thatthe bow i be fed from the sta Pines wa Trequeny beso when a fenformance’ fe i wil bv sounding the middle sng or The comma (9) means a ally care ice the P means sft ‘mp means mosleraey soft PP means very sot f means ‘mF means moderately lou AF means very loud. oe means gradually loader means gradually softer. Jt pause, aso usually at the end of » phrase, with the bow remaining on the string. This rate ends om the down bow above the midale of the bow. Dim ot Rit means pradually shower, The measures are numbered according to phrases and should be studied by I be played a bit stonger than the accompanying part, except wii the Wo voices mo 13 the melo ogether in Sas 6th 43, tae ‘The ducts are carefully chosen and arranged (o provide technical benefit and musical enjoyment, Each duet may be played twice with the partners changing parts : ra ©BELWIN, Inc., 1968, Rockville Centre, L.l., N.Y. 4 © PUBLISHED BY BELWIN ROCKVILLE CENTRE, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. PRINTED IN U.S.A8 OWT 5 gM Be The ducts on thin page ae tbe played below the middle of the bow, using » smooth dévaché bowing “212. Life the bow at each //. Leave a slight pause at each comma, with the bow remaining on the string. 1. The Little Star Moderately slow - smoothly (Key of D) © W. A. MOZART "1 n sagas ut 2. Lightly Row In moderate time - with spirit (Key of G) FOLK SONG i " ® 4 7 a © BELMIN, Inc., 1968, Rockville Centre, L.t., N.Y. All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.Moderately slow - tenderly (Key of C) L. In these ducts, ve play above the middle of the bow, using the détaché bowing. 2. Be cateful to observe the rests and keep strict time. 3. The Clock Shop @n, C. HONMANHT 4. The Mule Driv Moderately slow - steadily (Key of C) 4 @, er’s Song TH. HENNINGGayton fr ene | L202 LE Use the whole bow. 2. When there are two notes in a slur, le the bow equally. 5. The Wise Man Moderately slow - with dignity (Key of 6) : © 6. Twilight Moderately slow - broadly (Key of C) = i ® C. HOHMANN C. HOHMANNL. Hete we use the détaché above and below the middle of the bor. Follow the bowing signs. 2. Again, itis important to observe the rests very sicictly 7. The Maypole | In,moderate time - gaily (Key of C) C. HOHMANN BM am. Awe AM we. Fi 8. Pierrot in the Moonlight In moderate time - gently (Key of G) ©, FRENCH FOLK SONG tM eas a Gl ae fate y vat, Ga Oe. wa. aa WP Ban Nig DM wn. EaL2202Be sure to play the melody more strongly when it occurs in your part. 9. At the Playground Rather slowly - smoothly (Key of G) ® F. WOHLFAHRT WB. - A ae tein SiMe fo Stren: 10. Early to Rise In moderate time - brightly (Key of C) F.MAZAS BM. ms w.8. A we, Awe oy ws, os PE Asm wb. BMe fi E.L.22021. Ja No. 11, the up-bows are played quickly. In No. 12, the dawu-bows ate played quickly. 2. Mf there are no bowing signs, play the notes in any part of the bow 3. Observe these dynamic signs ~ p (soft) and mf (medium loud). I. Lullaby aga vou Dest soy -sendery (eyo) @® CARL aA voN neBe 12. Dream Waltz In moderate time - gracefully (Key of C) © TH, HENNING o n oS e.L.2202Notice that the fast up and down bows are combined in both parts, 13. The Last Leaf ather slowly - sadly (Key of OLD SONG Rather slowly - edly (Key of ) @n tn moderate time - brs ey of C. HOHNANN oder time - brightly (Key of C) ® [Metody} EaL.22081 L., Starting from the 9th measure of No. 15, we have a series of down-bows to be played below the middle. 2. In No, 16, the two parts are written in contrary motion. 15. Riding the Carousel 1 Ope Moderately slow - smoothly (Key of G) GERMAN TOLLE SONG. ie [Metodyy 16. Ups and Downs In moderate time - with spirit (Key of C) ©, SPE NNING: in a tn ae eee i ® ®, a tempo oa tam (etody) 2081. Inthe soft passages (P), use less bow. 2. Left hand finger pressure must be firm when pl 17. Coronation in London Oni eae jing softly F.MAZAS 18. The Huntsman In moderate time - with spirit (Key of G) BM. AM wp, ee On E.L,2202uu 20. Right after You In moderate time - gaily (Key of C) F, WOHLFANRT 5M ws. a12 41» Another canon (No. 21), introduces a second voice which enters two measures later on the same note. [2 2 Dots below or above the notes in the same bow indicate a definite stop between the notes. ‘This occurs in No. 22. : 2 21. A Late Start 450 9 Rather fast - smoothly (Key of C) fo) M, HAUPTMANN, web. wes. mt BM fm 7m P tf a tf tf 22. Sweet Betsy from Pike su ments (hey of) © AMERICAN TRADITIONAL v alten y asian E.t.2202Let's play eighth notes or tuaning notes, two of which receive ove coun 23. He’s My Donkey ITALIAN FOLK SONG ia = Moderately fast - with spirit (Key of F) 7 ® epee te FEE EF tere EET tere lers tt oF e emer | eae See See “| anny Prelit 24. Old Mac Donald Tad a Farm In moderate time - gaily (Key of G) AMERICAN TRADITIONAL, wed. aM. BM. eM i Vv 4 wa. = ees ral aa Ales Seri Ee . Sa E2202141 1. From this page on, please study the signature carefully. Except for an occasional reminder, you will have to know which notes are flatted ot sharped. 2, ‘"2nd" means second position. “st first position. "4 "° means half position 731 Make sure that the left thumb moves with the hand when going from one position to another. The thumb must always be opposite of behind the second finger. 25. Up the Hills Moderately fast - joyfully (Key of D) a ©, G. ROSSINI ene fi C2 BM. : M. 4 fi 26. There’s Music in the Air In moderate time - in a singing style (Key of G) a ©, G. F. ROOT AM A a rn i eo Me Eel-220216 1, We now have eighth notes slurred, tro toa bow. Play them evenly. 2, No. 28 is an interesting duct, The lover part imitates the upper one on a different part of the scale. 27. Dancing on the Green Rather slowly - gracefully (Key of A minor) . HOLMANN D.C, al Fine 28. Come Play with Me In moderate time - gaily (Key of C) wd ¥, Baan. GERMAN FOLK DANCE S E2202& IF “1. tis important in No. 29 to keep strict time and to pay attention to all rests. “21 tn Hopak the accented notes are played by drawing the bow a bit faster, and by applying additional bow pressure followed by ‘an immediate release. Bis 29. Echo in the Valley In moderate time - merrily (Key of Bb) TH. HENNING D.C, al Fine 30. Hopak Ouguee RUSSIAN FOLK MELODY ata Fa P g31. Min ones is beans 2, nay ga uel Wl liste aa fen carefully. J. S. BACH SSS) eee myL.A Fermata (>) ot hold above a note, means that the note should be held a litde Longer than its value. 2. Players often make a slight ritard one or two beats before a hold. ue 32. The Cathedral Slomly - with dignity (Key of F) 3 ae J. CRUGER pret we My = wen 33. I’m a Poor Lonesome Cowboy Rather slomly - sadly (Key of 6) © EOREEyECte v a EoL.2202Here again we have four eighth actes to a bow which are to be played evenly and distinctly 34, Fun and Frolie G.F. HANDEL Po Oye saa Ses ibe sree 35. The Roller Coaster In moderate time - distinctly (Key of Bb) 2nd EoL2202‘light pause between each note. However, wure, there ate two quarter notes to a bow marked with dashes. The dash indicates we are to leave a the notes are not to be played as sharply as if marked with dots. 36. My Pretty Partner In moderate time - gracefully (Key of D) W. A. MOZART ‘ee eo BM, M. Melody) aM [Melody] eL2202Notice that in the duets on this page, we often start on the second beat of the measure. Count carefully 37. Lev’s End Together In moderate time - gaily (Key of C) F. WOHLFAHRT sa. = © ptetoayy gh eee 1 fu wm, a Ptetody] Ope 4 202020 som 38. The Lion and the Lamb In moderate time - with spirit (Key of C) nd oie tod an [Melody] Os ie: sain ste? Melody] a= " We now introduce you to the dotted quarter note. Be sure to hold it for its full value. Listen carefully co the eighth notes “that follow the dotted quarter notes — they are to be played together. 39. America, the Beautiful : S.A. WARD Ta eras tine - majetically (Key of C . jestically (Key of C) v® 40. The Enchanted Minuet Moderately fast - with elegance (Key of Bb) ® foe n E,L.220223 The dowied quarter and eighth notes are slused in one bow. 41. Santa Lucia Moderately slow - with feeling (Key of C) © ITALIAN FOLK SONG tty at e t= AEE az: 42. Sailing Above the Clouds In moderate time - gracefully (Key of C) C. HOIMANN, jae O,.. = BM. WB, ti poe AM, od AM Vb inp MPEG Ga) Weand a quarter note in one bow. Listen carefully to the quarter note. It must be held for its full “s 43. Good Night Rather slowly - calmly (Key of F) GERMAN FOLK SONG ana aes 3 AM. wb. a na Vow YA es ® 44. The Dreamy Tide In moderate time - gracefully and sweetly (Key of F) ang W. A. MOZART n YO vn e.L.2202b. TOURS 406, The Swan Moderately fast - smoothly and gracefully (Key of C) hy 2nd Eo F, WOHLFAURT Py, n ae BIaeae ta |e eoL.2202Count carefully for the dotted quarter and eighth notes. 47, Clara In moderate time - gracefully - with elegance (Key of F) MAX WINKLER o 4 © E.L.2200When the dotted quarter and eighth notes ate played in one bow and marked with dashes, leave a slight pause between then. 48. All Through the Night Moderately slow - tenderly (Key o OLD WELSH tely tenderly (Key of 6) © x A eee —s P Se ils Mfdier Pree ieraee EsL.2202yourselves to listen to each other. In Number 49, the dotted q and eighths must sound «ogether. 49. The Church Bells Sate tie eer lae eeaets ev ot D) © E Ron Palio nD 50. Will You Marry Me? Tn moderate time - with spirit (Key of D minor) aa FRENCH FOLK SONG Ye ers ia, a i iM Sf ae ® Metois), Vee oe rit, ny El,220220 You are now to wse the martelé stroke on all notes marked with dots, This stroke starte with a slight atiack which is “teleased at the moment that the bow is drawn. Leave a clean stop betveen each note. 51. Tick, Tack, Toc In moderate tine - energetically (Key of 6) € buen 52. A Grotesque Dance Rather quickly - with precision (Key of F) 7TH CENTURY DANCE pe ots are fe art EsL.2208| We continue with the martelé stroke. The notes that are not marked with dots are to be played smoothly. 53. Clap Your Hands Moderately fast - gaily and with spirit (Key of C) F, WOHLFAHRT. 54. The Coronation F. WOHLFAHRT In moderate time - majestically (Key of C) jestically (Key of C) ©, a aoe aaa 4 OE, Esb2202an In six-cight time each eighth note will receive one count. There will be six beats to each measure. The second hass part | in this number is quite difficult. Aim for a smooth string change. Repeat this number, changing patts. 55. A Country Scene Moderately fast - gracefully (Key of ©), B. TOURS E.L.2202