George Speckert has made a name with his simple, but tuneful arrangements for mixed string groups. With Indian songs from different regions, his new publication leads “young” string quartets into unusual geographical and musical territories. The pieces are easy to play and rhythmic; distinctive melodies lend a very special flavour. They can also be successfully used in teaching mixed string groups in schools. Whether they are used individually in teaching or concerts, or as a set, they will add welcome variety.
- Easy-to-play (level of difficulty 2)
- With rhythmic interest
- attractive melodies
- flexible instrumentation – from string quartet to string orchestra
- 3rd violin part can replace viola
About the composer
George A. Speckert is a composer, author and lecturer in multimedia production and Elearning . He teaches at the Vocational Training Centre at the Hanover Adult Education Centre and at the Offenburg College.
“These eleven arrangements seem such an obvious choice for beginning students that one wonders why it was never done before. With the simple rhythms and repetitive motifs, nothing could be more suited to young players .“
( Stringendo )
“…masterful skills to work on these simple melodies, transforming each tune into a gem.”
( Stringendo – Australien Strings Assoc. - Oct . 2008)
- ISMN: 9790006534265 (M006534265)
