A collection of 32 traditional pieces from around the world, "Easy Traditional Duets for Violin and Viola" has been arranged especially for beginner violin and viola players of a similar standard. These short pieces, most of which are one page in length, feature straightforward rhythms, easy keys, and are all playable in first position. Included are several traditional Christmas melodies, making this an excellent resource for playing with friends, in lessons, entertaining the family, and even busking.

The collection includes a wide variety of well-known tunes such as "Bobby Shaftoe," "Cripple Creek," "Deck the Halls," "Hey Ho, Anybody Home," "Jingle Bells," "Kookaburra," "Molly Malone," "Matilda," "O My Darling Clementine," "Sur le Pont D'Avignon," "Sweet Betsy from Pike," "Silent Night," "This Land is My Land," "The Volga Boatman," "We Three Kings," "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "Yankee Doodle," and "Simple Gifts," among many others.

More duet and ensemble music is soon to come from The Vibrant Violin and The Valiant Viola series, covering a diverse range of instruments including flute, clarinet, bassoon, oboe, saxophone, recorder, trumpet, trombone, tuba, violin, viola, cello, double bass, mini-bassoon, tenoroon, and guitar. Customers can look forward to a spectacular variety of duet books, a wide selection of festive music (spanning Christmas, Valentine's, and Halloween), as well as instrument-specific theory resources, including theory puzzles for young violin players, and downloadable play-along and backing tracks available on the website.

The publisher, Wild Music Publications, has received glowing testimonials from customers who have thoroughly enjoyed their products. An oboe and double bass teacher based in Dublin, Ireland, expressed her love for the extensive range of Christmas music in the oboe duet books, which she uses with her students. Another customer, a bassoonist, was thrilled to find beginner-friendly bassoon Christmas duets to play with her students. A flautist praised the high quality of the theory books and the excellent selection of Christmas music, while a general customer commended the books' suitability for beginners and improvers, as well as the well-constructed duet arrangements.

In summary, "Easy Traditional Duets for Violin and Viola" provides an accessible and enjoyable collection of classic melodies for beginner string players, with the promise of more high-quality duet and ensemble music to come from this publisher. Customers have enthusiastically endorsed the products, particularly the wide range of festive offerings and the innovative approach to instrument-specific educational resources.

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