Straightforward Starters for 2

15 very easy duets, ideal for young (or not-so-young) families who would like to make music together. Build fluency and strengthen confidence in reading notes & rhythms, while developing ensemble skills. Practise up a couple of tunes and perform them to friends or grandparents by video link!

Instrumentation

Part 1: Flute/Oboe
Part 2: Bassoon

Standard: EASY

Parts are well within the scope of players approaching ABRSM Grade 1 standard.

Contents

Au Clair de la Lune
Articulation Waltz
London Bridge is Falling Down
Oranges and Lemons
Happy Birthday
Dudelsack
Frere Jacques
All Through the Night
Sweet Betsy from Pike
Menuet (Haydn)
Johnny Todd
Aura Lee
Donkey Riding
Land of my Fathers
Trot, Trot, Trot

The download includes four PDF files:

Complete set of parts for each instrument
Concert pitch score
Useful extras folder – cover sheet, contents list, guidance notes
Links to access ‘bouncing ball’ play-along practice videos on YouTube

Don’t forget to keep a back-up copy of your files!