The Wellerman

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.