Each player
learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an
awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality.
This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in
large groups.
These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill
the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They
should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard
string methods.
They will also encourage music making outside of the
school, with parents or with other students.
These duets are ideal for
recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals.
They may
be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part,
with or without piano accompaniment.