The Best Of Grade 2 Violin (+Online Audio)


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Over the years, many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students, but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. This collection brings together best-loved grade 2 Violin pieces, including Kalinka, Got those 3rd Position Blues? (Huws Jones) and Waltz from Sleeping Beauty (Tchaikovsky).

Containing fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces alongside contemporary favourites, all pieces have been rigorously researched by violin expert Jessica O'Leary.

Jessica O'Leary has a successful career as a teacher, professional violinist, ABRSM examiner and seminar presenter. She has toured and recorded extensively as a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and has performed with Madonna, Led Zeppelin, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House. She teaches violin and viola and directs string ensembles at St Paul's Girls' School, Eltham College and Junior Guildhall London
  • Content:
  • Elgar: Andante (6 Easy Pieces Op. 22) [Elgar, Edward]
  • Blackwell: Caribbean Sunshine (Fiddle Time Runners No.33)Andante (6 Easy Pieces, Op. 22) [Elgar, Edward]
  • Chedeville: Gavotte
  • Martini: Gavotte
  • Jones: Got Those 3rd Position Blues?
  • Groundhog [Traditional]
  • Kalinka [Traditional]
  • Weber: March Of The Hunters (Der Freischutz)
  • Rameau: Rigaudon
  • Wedgwood: Siberian Galop
  • Simple Gifts [Traditional]
  • Wedgwood: The Contented Frog
  • Through My Window [Traditional]
  • Tschaikowsky: Waltz (Sleeping Beauty)
  • Kraemer: Wind Up