Hugh Colledge Books

Focusing on developing string players, this series by Katherine and Hugh Colledge offers four volumes of accessible repertoire for beginners. Each piece introduces new techniques, fingerings, and rhythms, building a solid foundation for further learning. Accompanying audio materials are available for streaming or download. The third volume, Fast Forward, features 21 diverse pieces that explore various finger patterns and introduce new rhythms and expressive techniques, enhancing the learning experience. Suitable for beginners, it emphasizes gradual skill development.

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). The Boosey & Hawkes Easy String Music series by Katherine & Hugh Colledge contains four volumes of repertoire for new and developing string players. Popular with teachers and students alike, each title steadily introduces and consolidates new techniques, fingerings, notes and rhythms to build firm foundations for future learning. Each title is available in two editions - one with a CD of demonstration and accompaniment audio tracks, and another with a piano accompaniment booklet plus access to downloadable audio resources. Fast Forward, the third volume within the series, is a collection of twenty-one pieces that explore 0-12-3-4 and 0-1-2-34 finger patterns. New rhythms and compound time are introduced, along with a wider range of expression marks and some varied bowings. Violin Part and CD; no piano accompaniment.

(Boosey & Hawkes Chamber Music). The Boosey & Hawkes Easy String Music series by Katherine & Hugh Colledge contains four volumes of repertoire for new and developing string players. Popular with teachers and students alike, each title steadily introduces and consolidates new techniques, fingerings, notes and rhythms to build firm foundations for future learning. Each title is available in two editions - one with a CD of demonstration and accompaniment audio tracks, and another with a piano accompaniment booklet plus access to downloadable audio resources. Stepping Stones is the first volume within the series. The book offers a collection of twenty-six simple pieces for beginners. Open strings, first finger notes and simple rhythms are introduced. Viola Part and CD; no piano accompaniment.

The Boosey Hawkes Easy String Music series by Katherine Hugh Colledge contains four volumes of repertoire for new and developing string players. Popular with teachers and students alike, each title steadily introduces and consolidates new techniques, fingerings, notes and rhythms to build firm foundations for future learning. Each title is available in two editions one with a CD of demonstration and accompaniment audio tracks, and another with a piano accompaniment booklet plus access to downloadable audio resources.