This ‘Concert Quick Flexi Strings’ arrangement of the traditional Sword Dance - Mattachins - is deliberately written for early level Violin / Viola / Cello / Double Bass Players, to sound good quickly, if you have limited rehearsal time!
All 4 differentiated parts are included for every instrument and will work with any combination of string instruments as either a String Duet, String Trio, String Quartet or full String Orchestra.
Part 1 - Suitable for ABRSM Grade 1 or 2 Level.
Part 2 - Suitable for those who have only been playing a short while.
Part 3 - Optional Additional Harmony Part, which can be played by the teacher or slightly more advanced students.
Part 4 - Open String Part, which can be used instead of (or in addition to) Part 2 if required. You can find Play-Along video versions of all Open String Parts on our YouTube channel @PicknMixStrings for students to practise with at home as well.
Optional versions of each part are also included with Colour Coded STRING FINGERING written in, for any students who may need that little bit of extra support with note reading.
I am also delighted that included with this piece is this EXTRA BONUS Mattachins Challenge Dance Video thanks to the very fabulous Laura Carr at Stringosaurus! This high-energy kinesthetic challenge captivates young, early-stage players, using cross-body coordination to unlock left/right brain pathways. It builds a rock-solid pulse and isolates fine motor finger-tapping to map out musical dynamics, creating total freedom of movement for the down-bow swing. Explore Laura's incredible early-years pedagogy resources and wisdom at her website: https://stringosaurus.com/
Please see below for a Score Preview of Mattachins - we hope you enjoy!
This ‘Concert Quick Flexi Strings’ arrangement of the traditional Sword Dance - Mattachins - is deliberately written for early level Violin / Viola / Cello / Double Bass Players, to sound good quickly, if you have limited rehearsal time!
All 4 differentiated parts are included for every instrument and will work with any combination of string instruments as either a String Duet, String Trio, String Quartet or full String Orchestra.
Part 1 - Suitable for ABRSM Grade 1 or 2 Level.
Part 2 - Suitable for those who have only been playing a short while.
Part 3 - Optional Additional Harmony Part, which can be played by the teacher or slightly more advanced students.
Part 4 - Open String Part, which can be used instead of (or in addition to) Part 2 if required. You can find Play-Along video versions of all Open String Parts on our YouTube channel @PicknMixStrings for students to practise with at home as well.
Optional versions of each part are also included with Colour Coded STRING FINGERING written in, for any students who may need that little bit of extra support with note reading.
I am also delighted that included with this piece is this EXTRA BONUS Mattachins Challenge Dance Video thanks to the very fabulous Laura Carr at Stringosaurus! This high-energy kinesthetic challenge captivates young, early-stage players, using cross-body coordination to unlock left/right brain pathways. It builds a rock-solid pulse and isolates fine motor finger-tapping to map out musical dynamics, creating total freedom of movement for the down-bow swing. Explore Laura's incredible early-years pedagogy resources and wisdom at her website: https://stringosaurus.com/
Please see below for a Score Preview of Mattachins - we hope you enjoy!
