The Flop Eared Mule - Trio for 3 Double Basses
This much loved fiddle tune is arranged here as a Trio for 3 Double Basses and comes with 3 options of difficulty level for every player. Advanced players can opt for the more Advanced ‘A’ parts, less experienced players can opt for the Easy ‘E’ parts and those in the middle can opt for the original ‘Medium’ versions. All trio parts fit together, so you can literally pick ‘n’ mix whichever part best suits each individual.
Advanced Option - Suitable for ABRSM Grade 5/ 6+ level (with enough interest to still engage more advanced players)
Medium Option - Suitable for ABRSM Grade 2 - 4 level.
Easy Option - Suitable for ABRSM Grade 1 - 2 level.
This much loved fiddle tune is arranged here as a Trio for 3 Double Basses and comes with 3 options of difficulty level for every player. Advanced players can opt for the more Advanced ‘A’ parts, less experienced players can opt for the Easy ‘E’ parts and those in the middle can opt for the original ‘Medium’ versions. All trio parts fit together, so you can literally pick ‘n’ mix whichever part best suits each individual.
Advanced Option - Suitable for ABRSM Grade 5/ 6+ level (with enough interest to still engage more advanced players)
Medium Option - Suitable for ABRSM Grade 2 - 4 level.
Easy Option - Suitable for ABRSM Grade 1 - 2 level.
This much loved fiddle tune is arranged here as a Trio for 3 Double Basses and comes with 3 options of difficulty level for every player. Advanced players can opt for the more Advanced ‘A’ parts, less experienced players can opt for the Easy ‘E’ parts and those in the middle can opt for the original ‘Medium’ versions. All trio parts fit together, so you can literally pick ‘n’ mix whichever part best suits each individual.
Advanced Option - Suitable for ABRSM Grade 5/ 6+ level (with enough interest to still engage more advanced players)
Medium Option - Suitable for ABRSM Grade 2 - 4 level.
Easy Option - Suitable for ABRSM Grade 1 - 2 level.
Listen to this arrangement (N.B. The first part is a purposefully simple statement of the tune. The trickier, more advanced sections happens from approx 47 seconds onwards!)
This Pick ‘n’ Mix Arrangement includes:
Optional Advanced/ Medium/ Easy Parts for all three Double Bassists
A Reduced Score - showing the original ‘Medium’ version of each instrumental line (i.e. not the ‘A’ or ‘E’ parts). Even if you have players using one of the ‘A’ or ‘E’ lines not shown on this score, in general all versions of the same line will have the same entry and general shape and rhythm, so can be cued in with confidence for rehearsal purposes.
Optional Piano Accompaniment