Five Note Fiddler (Brian Balmages) for String Orchestra endpin and are today perhaps the

and are today perhaps the most common set of studies for intermediate and advanced students of the violin

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Five Note Fiddler (Brian Balmages) for String Orchestra endpin and are today perhaps theBased entirely on just five notes (D through A), Five Note Fiddler is an ideal way to reinforce the D tetrachord while having a ton of fun in a fiddle inspired setting. Brian Balmages playfully weaves the melody throughout the ensemble as the music unfolds. Surprisingly sophisticated in sound, yet highly approachable! (1: 15)