Play Fiddler, Play: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Robert L. Simon
Grade: 2.5
Item: 98-DST6010
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Play Fiddler, Play: Score | $5.00 | |
| Play Fiddler, Play: Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Play Fiddler, Play: Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Play Fiddler, Play: Optional Violin 3 | $7.00 | |
| Play Fiddler, Play: Viola | $7.00 | |
| Play Fiddler, Play: Violoncello | $7.00 | |
| Play Fiddler, Play: Double Bass | $7.00 | |
| Play Fiddler, Play: Rehearsal Piano | $7.00 |
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Description
This easy fiddling tune is scored to be played entirely in first position. It's an excellent piece to develop some additional technique without leaving the comfort zone. Written in the key of D minor.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Developing Strings
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DST6010
More about this title
Why we love this
Simon understands what makes fiddling accessible without sacrificing character. The first-position constraint never feels limiting because the tune itself is so idiomatic; students get the genuine feel of folk fiddle playing while staying in a comfortable technical range. This is exactly the kind of piece that builds confidence and musicianship simultaneously.
What to expect
Warm, unpretentious, and grounded in the natural voice of the strings. The tune unfolds with the ease of a tradition passed down by ear, settling comfortably in D minor and inviting players to find the lyrical quality within straightforward first-position playing.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 2-3 level who are ready to explore folk idioms and fiddling style without stretching into higher positions or complex techniques. This works especially well for players who benefit from building confidence through culturally rooted repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
- Encourage a relaxed bow hold and flowing bow strokes that honor the tune's lyrical quality. Fiddling demands musicality, not just technical accuracy.
- Work the ensemble toward rhythmic lift and slight swing in the phrase endings; even at this level, attention to style makes the difference between reading notes and playing with character.
- Use the key of D minor to explore open strings and natural resonance. Let students discover how the fingering and string choices reinforce the tune's warmth.
How to use it
Pair this with other folk-based string pieces for a concert section that celebrates cultural roots and fiddling traditions. It also makes an excellent choice for festival or contest settings where style and musicianship matter as much as technical display.
Skills your students will build
- First-position security and finger independence
- Fiddling style and phrasing in a folk idiom
- Ensemble rhythmic cohesion and lilt
- Tone production and bow control in a lyrical context
- Reading and playing in D minor