Low Rider: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Larry Moore
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00117331
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Low Rider - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Low Rider - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Low Rider - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Low Rider - Violin 3 (Viola T.C.) | $7.00 | |
| Low Rider - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Low Rider - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Low Rider - String Bass | $7.00 | |
| Low Rider - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Low Rider - Percussion | $7.00 |
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Description
With one of the great riffs of all time, this is the one you'll hear your string students warming up on before rehearsal. It's simple, infectious, and hard to stop with Larry's fun-loving arrangement. 1:50
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00117331
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About the Arranger: Larry Moore
Larry Moore has built a reputation for creating accessible yet engaging arrangements that honor the original character of well-known pop and rock selections. His work prioritizes musicality and playability at intermediate levels, ensuring that student ensembles can deliver authentic performances without sacrificing technical clarity.
Why we love this
This arrangement taps into one of the most recognizable bass lines in popular music, giving your students an instant connection to repertoire they already know. The stripped-down approach respects the original groove while remaining idiomatically written for strings, so players stay engaged without getting bogged down in unnecessary complexity.
What to expect
Laid back and propulsive all at once. The arrangement captures the swagger of the original without requiring technical gymnastics; your students will feel like working musicians playing a tune people actually want to hear.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the middle school and early high school levels will find this an ideal confidence builder. The straightforward writing lets less experienced players focus on intonation and ensemble precision while delivering a polished, recognizable performance.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the bass line first. Have your cellos and basses establish the riff as a unit before layering upper voices; this groove is the spine of the entire arrangement.
- Shape the phrasing with subtle dynamic shifts rather than making sudden jumps. The appeal lies in a tight, consistent groove that lets the riff speak for itself.
- Encourage your violins to match the articulation of the lower voices during unison sections. Consistency across the ensemble brings out the infectious quality of the original.
How to use it
Reserve this for a pops concert or a fun rehearsal showcase where the audience appreciates contemporary repertoire. At 1:50, it fits neatly into a varied program and offers a refreshing contrast to classical selections without breaking stylistic boundaries.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady pulse in groove-based music
- Balancing rhythmic precision with stylistic feel
- Executing clean, synchronized articulation across voice parts
- Playing with appropriate dynamics for pop arrangement contexts