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With multiple part options to suit all playing levels – whether advanced players, complete beginners, or all those in between – everyone will enjoy this new arrangement of the famous New Zealand sea shanty. The melodic interest of the verses is passed between instrument sections and develops musically throughout, while the catchy, repeated chorus provides a great hook for everyone to join together.
 
The concept of all Pick 'n' Mix Strings arrangements is that you just choose the parts that are most suited to your players – you don't need to try to cover every single possible part. If you don't have any players for the more advanced parts, this doesn't matter at all. Alternatively, experienced ensembles might want all players on advanced parts. You may well use a mixture of some advanced parts and other simpler parts. You can even have a very early beginner ensemble using just the parts for open strings and first fingers, with a teacher playing the main tune on piano. 
 
In addition to the regular score and parts, there are also optional versions of each part with the string fingering written in; letter names written in; an extension score; a a reduced score; an optional piano accompaniment; and an optional piano reduction. There are tried and tested suggested bowings included in all string parts. Should you wish to use alternative bowings to those printed, versions of the score and parts without bowing are available by request.

The Wellerman

String Orchestra Multi-Level

This Concert Quick Flexi Strings' arrangement of the iconic Welsh hymn Calon Lân, is deliberately written for early level Violin / Viola / Cello / Double Bass Players, to sound good quickly, even if you have limited rehearsal time! All 4 differentiated parts are included for every instrument and will work with any combination of string instruments as either a String Duet, String Trio, String Quartet or full String Orchestra. Optional versions of each part are also included with Colour Coded String Fingering written in, for any students who may need that little bit of extra support with note reading.

Calon Lan (A Pure Heart)

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Instrument Family

This much loved fiddle tune is arranged here for intermediate string quartet (2 violins, viola and cello). This arrangement would suit string players between ABRSM Grades 2 - 4. Each part has been carefully written to be fun and satisfying to play and is a great little addition to the repertoire for young string quartet players.

The Flop Eared Mule

2 Violins, Viola, Cello Quartet

This original tune, in a Scottish folk style, is a great introduction to the famous 'Scotch Snap' rhythm and provides a chance for string players of all levels to work on playing with lyrical phrasing and a beautiful tone. As with all Pick n' Mix arrangements, there are multiple part options to suit everyone- from complete beginners to advanced players - and all those in-between. Just pick n' mix the most appropriate parts for your players! All parts are also provided with optional string fingering included for any less experienced players who may need this extra support. We hope you enjoy!

Scottish Dream

This much loved sea shanty is arranged here for an Advanced Quartet of 3 Violins &amp; Cello. This arrangement would suit string players who are ABRSM Grade 5 or 6+ and beyond- although there is enough interest within each part to still be a fun play for all higher level string players - even those far beyond ABRSM Grade 6 level! The melodic interest of the Verses is passed between players, whilst the catchy, repeated Chorus section provides a great hook for everyone to join together throughout the piece.

Quartet

This much loved sea shanty is arranged here for Junior Quartet of 3 Violins &amp; Cello. This arrangement would suit string players between ABRSM Grade 1 - 2. Each part has been carefully written to be fun and satisfying to play, with some of the rhythms slightly simplified for easier bowing technique. The melodic interest of the Verses is passed between players, whilst the catchy, repeated Chorus section provides a great hook for everyone to join together throughout the piece. It would be a great addition to the repertoire of any beginner string quartet.

This much loved sea shanty is arranged here for an Intermediate Quartet of 3 Violins &amp; Cello. This arrangement would suit string players between ABRSM Grade 2 - 4. Each part has been carefully written to be fun and satisfying to play. The melodic interest of the Verses is passed between players, whilst the catchy, repeated Chorus section provides a great hook for everyone to join together throughout the piece.

This much loved fiddle tune is arranged here for 3 Violins and Cello. This Junior Quartet arrangement would suit string players between ABRSM Grades 1 - 2. Each part has been carefully written to be fun and satisfying to play and is divided into clear, manageable sections, enabling players to find their place again easily if need be. It would be a great addition to the repertoire of any beginner string quartet.

This lively, folk fiddle arrangement for Multi-Level String Orchestra features the classic Christmas Carols: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; The Sussex Carol; Silent Night and I Saw 3 Ships - the latter of which is in 'Pirate Style' and is inspired by Jennifer Thomas' amazing version of this tune - and is used with her kind permission. As with all Pick n' Mix arrangements, there are multiple part options to suit everyone- from complete beginners to advanced players - and all those in-between. Just pick n' mix the most appropriate parts for your players! All string parts are also provided with optional string fingering included for any less experienced players who may need this extra support. We hope you enjoy - and Happy Festive Folk Fiddling everybody!

Festive Folk Fiddle Fiesta

This fun and feel-good arrangement for Multi-Level String Orchestra features the well-loved tunes: Fiddle Dance – from Percy Fletcher's wonderful 'Folk Tune and Fiddle Dance’ – Star of the County Down, Down By the Salley Gardens and Drowsy Maggie. As with all Pick n' Mix Strings arrangements, there are multiple part options to suit everybody – from complete beginners up to advanced players and all those in-between. Just pick 'n' mix the most appropriate parts for your players! All string parts are also provided with optional string fingering included for any less experienced players who may need this extra support. We hope you enjoy – and happy summer string playing everybody!

A Summer String Celebration!

This Concert Quick Flexi Strings' arrangement of the traditional Chinese Folksong - Jasmine Flower (or Mo Li Hua) is deliberately written for early level Violin / Viola / Cello / Double Bass Players, to sound good quickly, even if you have limited rehearsal time! All 4 differentiated parts are included for every instrument and will work with any combination of string instruments as either a String Duet, String Trio, String Quartet or full String Orchestra. Optional versions of each part are also included with Colour Coded String Fingering written in, for any students who may need that little bit of extra support with note reading.

Jasmine Flower (Mo Li Hua)

Flexible Instrumentation Flexible Instrumentation

This much loved sea shanty is arranged here for Junior String Quartet (2 Violins, Viola and Cello). This arrangement would suit string players between ABRSM Grade 1 - 2. Each part has been carefully written to be fun and satisfying to play, with some of the rhythms slightly simplified for easier bowing technique. The melodic interest of the Verses is passed between players, whilst the catchy, repeated Chorus section provides a great hook for everyone to join together throughout the piece. It would be a great addition to the repertoire of any beginner string quartet.

This much loved fiddle tune is arranged here for 3 Violins and Cello. This intermediate arrangement would suit string players between ABRSM Grades 2 - 4. Each part has been carefully written to be fun and satisfying to play and is a great little addition to the repertoire for young string quartet players. The first half is deliberately straightforward, with more interest and variation appearing in the second half (Figure D onwards).

Instrument Type

This much loved sea shanty is arranged here as a Multi-Level Solo for Double Bass, with Piano accompaniment and comes with 3 options of difficulty level for the solo string player to choose from. Advanced players can opt for the more Advanced A' part, less experienced players can opt for the  Easy E' part and those in the middle can opt for the original Medium' version. All versions of the solo part will fit with the piano part equally well, so you can literally Pick n' Mix whichever version is most suitable. As an approximate guide, the Advanced Option part is suitable for players at ABRSM Grade 5/ 6+ level. The Medium Option part is suitable for players at ABRSM Grade 2 - 4 level and the Easy Option part is suitable for players at ABRSM Grade 1 - 2 level.

String Bass Solo

With multiple part options to suit all playing levels – whether advanced, complete beginners and all those in between – everyone will enjoy this new arrangement of the much-loved fiddle tune The Flop Eared Mule. While the first half of this piece is deliberately straight-forward and will sound pleasing if you have little rehearsal time, the second half provides an opportunity for lots of folksy double stopping fun for those wanting more of a challenge. Just pick 'n' mix the most appropriate parts for your players! All parts are also provided as optional versions with string fingering included for any less experienced players who may need this extra support. We hope you enjoy!

This much loved sea shanty is arranged here for Advanced String Quartet (2 Violins, Viola &amp; Cello). This arrangement would suit string players who are ABRSM Grade 5 or 6+ and beyond- although there is enough interest within each part to still be a fun play for all higher level string players (even those far beyond ABRSM Grade 6 level!) The melodic interest of the Verses is passed between players, whilst the catchy, repeated Chorus section provides a great hook for everyone to join together throughout the piece.

This much loved sea shanty is arranged here as a Multi-Level Trio for 2 Violins &amp; Double Bass (with optional piano accompaniment provided) and comes with 3 options of difficulty level for every player. Advanced players can opt for the more Advanced A' parts, less experienced players can opt for the  Easy E' parts and those in the middle can opt for the original Medium' versions. All trio parts fit together, so you can literally Pick n' Mix whichever part best suits each individual. As an approximate guide, the Advanced Option parts are suitable for players at ABRSM Grade 5/ 6+ level. Medium Options parts are suitable for players at ABRSM Grade 2 - 4 level and Easy Option parts are suitable for players at ABRSM Grade 1 - 2 level.

Trio

This Traditional Chinese Folksong is arranged here for Concert Quick Violin Duet' and is deliberately written for early level Violin Players, to sound good quickly, if you have limited rehearsal time. All Concert Quick Violin Duets also include an OPTIONAL 'Violin 3 Additional Harmony' part and OPTIONAL 'Violin 4 Open String' part, to keep everyone happy. Concert Quick Violin Duets is an off-shoot of Pick 'n' Mix Strings - an inclusive approach, with appropriate parts for all. See our website for a full list of other titles available!

Jasmine Flower

Violin Duet

This original tune, written in a traditional style, is a great introduction to the famous Scotch Snap' and is arranged here for Multi-Level String Quartet for 3 Violins &amp; Cello. Each player has a choice of playing from either the 'Advanced' part (suitable for players at ABRSM Grade 4 / 5+ level) OR from the 'Junior - Intermediate' part (suitable for players at ABRSM Grade 1 - 3 level). As each player can just pick 'n' mix the best part for them, we hope that this allows mixed ability quartets to play together happily. Scores and an Optional Piano Accompaniment are included as standard and free Play-Along videos for Open String parts for Violin, Viola, Cello &amp; Double Bass are available on YouTube @PicknMixStrings, which will fit with this String Quartet Arrangement - should anybody wish to do a combined performance!

Scottish Dream - for Multi-Level String Quartet of 3 Violins & Cello

This much loved sea shanty is arranged here for Intermediate String Quartet (2 Violins, Viola &amp; Cello). This arrangement would suit string players between ABRSM Grade 2 - 4. Each part has been carefully written to be fun and satisfying to play. The melodic interest of the Verses is passed between players, whilst the catchy, repeated Chorus section provides a great hook for everyone to join together throughout the piece.

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