By the Waters of Babylon

This is an excellent piece for beginning strings that will bring out a strong sound and build confidence in all sections.  Using only the notes within a one-octave D scale, it is a plaintive melody in the relative minor (B minor) that can be used in several ways.  It can be performed in unison, a two-part canon or even a three-part canon.  It's a great piece to show players how far they have come!