Five Note Fiddler (Brian Balmages) for String Orchestra endpin This is the only book

This is the only book available which gives the student so much opportunity for repetition and mastery of basic thumb position technique

If you are looking for a dark and velvety sounding string with low tension

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and are today perhaps the most common set of studies for intermediate and advanced students of the violin

Five Note Fiddler (Brian Balmages) for String Orchestra endpin This is the only bookBased entirely on just five notes (D through A), Five Note Fiddler is an ideal way to reinforce the D tetrachord while having a ton of fun in a fiddle inspired setting. Brian Balmages playfully weaves the melody throughout the ensemble as the music unfolds. Surprisingly sophisticated in sound, yet highly approachable! (1: 15)