String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1104887 Composed by Frank Zappa. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 20th Century,Chamber,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Pop. 37 pages. Jmsgu3 #708126. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1104887). Score: 21 pages. Duration: ca. 6:50Frank Zappa's Brown Shoes Don't Make It is a classic rock song from his 1967 album Absolutely Free. The song is an example of Zappa's trademark satirical lyrics and complex musical composition. The lyrics take aim at materialistic and superficial values in American society, with Zappa's darkly humorous delivery and colorful imagery. Musically, the song combines a range of styles including psychedelic rock, avant-garde jazz, and funk. The instrumentation includes Zappa's trademark electric guitar, as well as vibraphone, organ, and percussion. The song's arrangement is also noteworthy for its use of extended instrumental passages and multiple tempo changes. Brown Shoes Don't Make It is a prime example of Zappa's experimental and iconoclastic approach to rock music, and remains a favorite of fans and critics alike.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1102456 Composed by Frank Zappa. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 20th Century,Chamber,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Pop. 8 pages. Jmsgu3 #705867. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1102456). String Quartet Score: 4 pages. Duration: ca. 1:45Frank Zappa was an American musician, composer, and filmmaker. He was known for his unconventional and often controversial style of music, as well as his social and political commentary. Zappa was a prolific composer and performer, and his works span multiple genres, including rock, jazz, classical, and avant-garde. He also wrote and directed films, wrote screenplays, and designed album covers. Zappa is often cited as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, and his music continues to be revered by fans around the world. His song Oh No is an example of his unique and quirky approach to music, combining elements of jazz, funk, and rock with a humorous and irreverent attitude. The song is a parody of the Beach Boys' Good Vibrations, and its lyrics express Zappa's disdain for the commercialization of music. The song is a classic example of Zappa's irreverent and offbeat sense of humor, and it remains a fan favorite to this day.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Digital Download SKU: A0.498087 By Adam Levine & Tony Lucca, Boyz II Men, En Vogue, and The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Jeff Perholtz. Rock. Score and parts. 7 pages. Published by Fab Forward Entertainment (A0.498087). The Beatles -Yesterday (String Quartet) This arrangement will allow you to perform the song as it was originally recorded, accompanying an acoustic guitar/vocalist. A lot of research went into ensuring that this arrangement is as accurate to the original work as possible. There are many pictures online of George Martin's original score. In an interview with his son Giles (see Youtube link), Martin indicated that he and McCartney made several changes to the original. For example, McCartney added the following: M35 the Cello run to Eb; M44-M48 the high A on Violin I. When isolating the string section by soloing the left channel of the original recording, one can clearly hear several additional changes, such as the addition of double stops and inversions throughout the song. For example, Violin I goes to E in M11; Violin I & II hold the 3rd note of the harmony in M37. The end result of these changes is a masterpiece that undoubtedly one of the most successful recordings of all time.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1360748 By Leopold Mozart. By Leopold Mozart. Arranged by Jhavilah. Classical,Spiritual,Traditional,Video Game,Wedding. 5 pages. Jhavilah #945241. Published by Jhavilah (A0.1360748). The Minuet VI is a musical composition by Leopold Mozart, which is part of his Notebook for Wolfgang series. This minuet is a delightful example of the musical compositions from the 18th century, characterized by its graceful melody and stately tempo. It is an excellent piece for musicians at various skill levels, from beginners to more advanced players. Some key features of the Minuet VI include:- Clear Structure: The minuet follows a clear structure, making it easier for musicians to understand and perform;.- Pleasing Harmonies: The harmonies in the minuet are pleasing to the ear, adding to its overall appeal;.- Graceful Melody: The minuet is known for its graceful melody, which is a hallmark of Mozart's compositions;.- Historical Significance: The Minuet VI is a representative example of the musical style of the 18th century, showcasing the elegance and refinement of the era;.The Minuet VI is available in sheet music format, and there are also tutorials available on YouTube for those who want to learn and perform the piece. Overall, the Minuet VI is a timeless and beautiful composition that continues to be appreciated by musicians and audiences alike.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.836073 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Joshua S. Kim. Classical,Concert,World. Score and parts. 7 pages. Joshua S. Kim #3624333. Published by Joshua S. Kim (A0.836073). Beethoven's beautiful bagatelle arranged for String Quartet. The 8th piece of music from Eleven Bagatelles, Op. 119 features mysterious chromatic melodies. According to Eugen d'Albert, Eleven Bagatelles, Op. 119, which was composed in 1823, are excellent examples of the master's work of the last period.Includes score and set of parts for string quartet.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.835985 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Joshua S. Kim. Classical,Concert,Instructional,World. Score and parts. 12 pages. Joshua S. Kim #3098759. Published by Joshua S. Kim (A0.835985). Beethoven's beautiful bagatelle arranged for String Quartet. The first piece of music from Eleven Bagatelles, Op. 119 features simple and lovely melodies. According to Eugen d'Albert, Eleven Bagatelles, Op. 119, which was composed in 1823, are excellent examples of the master's work of the last period.Includes score and set of parts for string quartet.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1025084 Composed by Shawn Roney. Arranged by Phyllis Hopper. 20th Century,Contemporary,Jewish,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and parts. 8 pages. Gregory Shawn Roney #5740109. Published by Gregory Shawn Roney (A0.1025084). For a Synagogue In Pittsburgh, In C Minor will touch your heart.Dedicated to the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue tragedy of 2018, this mood piece is best suited for Jewish religious events; however, because it is an instrumental, it also is effective as a prelude piece for Christian liturgical services. A piano solo version of this was performed Oct. 27, 2019, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, by the music collective Sacred & Secular before the start of the service. One congregation member, who also is a member of Sacred & Secular, was moved to tears. In terms of technical proficiency, For a Synagogue In Pittsburgh is an excellent fit for intermediate students/players and would fit best in recitals and/or concerts that include two or three other introspective-sounding pieces. More famous examples would include Debussy's Clair de Lune and Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata.Plans are underway to expand this ensemble arrangement (string quartet, offered with score and parts) to include an SATB vocal arrangement and make it available on Mo-Mutt Music's Sheet Music Plus page.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.836074 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Joshua S. Kim. Children,Classical,Concert,World. Score and parts. 7 pages. Joshua S. Kim #3628305. Published by Joshua S. Kim (A0.836074). This arrangement is for small string ensemble with violin solo. Instead of violin solo, violins I might play its part; then the part of violins will change to that of violins II. String quartet can also benefit from this arrangement.According to Eugen d'Albert (1864 - 1932), the Bagatelles of Opus 119 form excellent examples of the master's work of the last period. As for Bagatelle No. 5, he suggests Alla Siciliana would be an appropriate title. (from Piano Compositions by Ludwig van Beethoven. Boston: O. Ditson, 1909)

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549055 Composed by Franz Schubert. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Holiday,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. 11 pages. Jmsgu3 #3448703. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549055). Schubert's Moment Musicaux is a collection of six short pieces for solo piano composed by Franz Schubert. They are among the most frequently played of Schubert's piano music and have been recorded many times. The Moments Musicaux are supreme examples of Schubert's ability to suggest the subtlest nuances of emotion, which shift and alter literally in a moment. The composition of the Moments was quite sporadic, with the third and sixth movements appearing in various collections of works compiled by publishers in 1823/24 and the complete collection appearing in 1828, the year of Schubert's death. The Moments Musicaux are short pieces, shorter than his Impromptus, and are collected under the opus number 94. They encompass various moods and moderate difficulty, showcasing Schubert's skill in touching different tonal areas within a single movement. Schubert's Moment Musicaux No. 3 is a significant and widespread piece. It is described as energetic, playful, and lyrical. The Moments Musicaux are among Schubert's best-loved works, and No. 3 is known for its whimsical merriment.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.784347 Composed by Joshua Hauser. Instructional. Score and parts. 110 pages. Slide Ride #5288705. Published by Slide Ride (A0.784347). 1 Octave Scale Studies in 15+ keys for 4-part ensembles of like or mixed instruments If this is your first exposure to these scale studies, you are in for a treat! Donuts, if you make a mistake!The initial incarnation of these studies were written for trombone quartet and we would play them in the Tennessee Tech Trombone Choir with the challenge that whomever made the first mistake had to buy donuts for the rest of the ensemble. Since then I have brought that version to several clinics and warm up sessions. One time before I got to explain the title, a fellow trombone professor said, Oh, I get it! Don’t step in the holes!I only wish I had thought of that myself... Since we have one of the best donut shops in TN here in Cookeville, treating the studio to sugar coated goodies was always my intent.As with those initial exercises, you can vary these as much as you’d like.·     Choose a tempo.·     Choose a dynamic.·     Choose an articulation/style.One way I like to play these is to have one person be the model, playing the entire scale over and over while everyone else plays the fragmented versions. That helps everyone to keep on track and stay in time. Double or triple up the parts for ensemble cohesion with a larger group.Practice one key, gradually speeding it up to improve fluidity, or choose a variation and take it through all keys, playing version A, B, C, or D then skipping to play the same set in a new key.If you want an additional challenge, play them in different octaves or change the key. Play the F Major set in f minor (all forms), different modes, etc. Players really have to be on their toes to remember if they are playing melodic minor in the ascending or descending form! For jazz players, try swinging them in dorian or mixolydian modes.The variations are endless!If you are using these with transposing instruments, 1) is F Major in Concert Pitch, 2) is Bb Major in Concert pitch, and so on. When you reach a scale that is enharmonic for another key (Db/C#, Gb/F#, or Cb/B), they are presented in both keys for each instrument so Trumpets can play in Eb while the Flutes are playing in C# with similar examples for all keys.All Donut Etudes with the same volume number are compatible so you can play them in mixed quartets or large ensembles with one or more instruments/people on part 1 and a different instrument on part 2, etc. Since the quartets are all identical, conductors/coaches can use any of the scores to tell which part should be playing at what time. Once you have played a scale with one set of parts, everyone can rotate to a different part and play the same scales again!Enjoy!

String Quartet String Quartet,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.530945 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Klas Krantz. Classical,Folk. Score and parts. 7 pages. Amadeus Music #2027379. Published by Amadeus Music (A0.530945). The origin of the tune was for a long time somewhat mysterious, as no other collector of folk tunes encountered it, and all known examples are descended from Ms. Ross’ submission to Petrie’s collection (1855). The title of the air comes from the name of the county located in Northern Ireland. The air was collected by Jane Ross of Limavady, County Londonderry, who heard it played by an itinerant piper or fiddler. The descendants of blind fiddler Jimmy McCurry assert that he is the musician from whom she transcribed the tune but there is no historical evidence to support this speculation. The tune was listed as an anonymous air, with a note attributing its collection to Jane Ross of Londonderry. This led to the descriptive title Londonderry Air being used for the piece

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Digital Download SKU: A0.1092086 Composed by Franz Anton Hoffmeister. Arranged by Artaria Editions. Classical. Score and parts. 72 pages. Artaria Editions #696227. Published by Artaria Editions (A0.1092086). For string quartet Artaria Editions AE172 Edited by Dianne James 72 pages This is a scholarly edition of a public domain work. The three Op.14 Quartets were advertised in the Wiener Zeitung on 15 January, 1791 as the composer's newest works. They were dedicated to M. Joseph de Preuer Senior, a lawyer resident in Linz. Although modest in scope and emotional depth, all three works reveal Hoffmeister as a craftsman of refined musical sensibilities. They show a clear grasp of the conversational style of the genre, as cultivated especially by his great compatriot and true master of the genre, Joseph Haydn, and reveal a kinship with the Mozartian string quartet style in their translucent scoring, harmonic richness and melodic invention. Hoffmeister's liking for third-related juxtapositions is frequently apparent, as is his awareness of the varied textural opportunities - duets and trio scoring for example - offered by the four voices. Taken together, the freshness and vitality of all three Op.14 Quartets make them extremely worthwhile additions to the repertory of 18th-century Viennese string quartets..

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.845973 By Miley Cyrus. By Henry Walter, Lukasz Gottwald, Maureen McDonald, Sacha Skarbek, and Stephan Richard Moccio. Arranged by Kyle Pudenz. Contemporary,Pop. Score and parts. 34 pages. ViolinVagabond Music #5310843. Published by ViolinVagabond Music (A0.845973). Why settle for a bland transcription of Hannah Montana when you can have an action-packed, thrill-filled arrangement that's ALMOST as crazy as Miley Cyrus!? (almost)You've heard the song. You've seen the video. Whether or not you're a Miley super fan, you get the hype and that's why you're here. So take that hype to the next level with a chart that will make your audience go what on earth just happened? the same way Miley does on at least a bi-annual basis. By the way, I'll tell you what just happened: your quartet just came in like a wrecking ball, and smashed every archaic stereotype about classical string players to PIECES!!Gone are the days of strings not being able to feel the groove. Silenced are the cynics who once called us boring and one-dimensional. A new era is upon us, where violins, violas, & cellos can get up, get out, and rock the faces off of the proletariat right alongside our guitar slinging, drumstick twirling brethren! And this chart is just what you need to usher in this oh so bright future for all who rosin the bow:Right from the start, this arrangement takes a unique spin on Miley's pop smash, with a lopsided groove that will have your listeners searching frantically for a downbeat. Their urges will finally be satisfied when the melody takes us back to that oh-so-familiar feeling of 4/4 security... but don't get too comfortable, because when that chorus drops you'd better hold on to your hats. That's right, the train is leaving the station for double-time town! Along this musical journey, you may also encounter glimpses of reggae, jazz, & bluegrass, culminating in a race to the finish that will wre-e-eck any musician who didn't come ready to hang. Oh, and just for funsies I threw in that classic showbiz' moment where the cellist steals the melody, so feel free to ham that up as much as possible, cello players!This arrangement also makes use of modern extended string techniques in order to create rhythmic grooves without the need for additional instruments, including chopping and strum bowing. If you are unfamiliar with these concepts, various resources exist all over the internet to aid you in your quest towards having better time. I recommend this series, for example: https://youtu.be/kfX3kxjC93sPerformance time - 4:20... and if that doesn't make Miley Cyrus proud I don't know what will.Questions? Feel free to contact me via my website, www.kylepudenz.com/ or on the 'Insta @theviolinvagabond

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1145015 By Herbie Hancock. By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Kyle Pudenz. Jazz,Standards. Score and parts. 31 pages. ViolinVagabond Music #745332. Published by ViolinVagabond Music (A0.1145015). Settle into the groove with this tasteful interpretation of a modal jazz staple for the modern string quartet!! I didn’t seek to re-invent the wheel with this arrangement, but rather to capture some of its signature jazz combo swagger while fitting the signature lines & licks into string-friendly voicings. I did add an original intro & outro, which will give a bit more pizazz to your live performance than the fade out from Herbie’s original album version. The full chart includes written-out solos for each member of the quartet. I highly encourage improvising your own solos if you are comfortable, or even vamping one or more of the solo sections to really stretch out as you watch your next cocktail hour gig fly by! For a shorter (and significantly more lame…) performance, you can instead cut one or more of the solo sections from letter C thru F to save time. This arrangement makes use of modern extended string techniques in order to create a rhythmic foundation without the need for additional rhythm instruments, including chopping and ghost notes. If you are unfamiliar with these concepts, various resources exist all over the internet to aid you in your quest towards having better time. I recommend this series, for example: https://strum-bowing-groove-academy.teachable.com?coupon_code=KYLE20&affcode=459429_z8y3atf That being said, if broadening your horizons to the world of percussive string playing just doesn't sound like your cup of tea, I have included a Rhythm Section Chart for performances with drums/percussion, guitar, bass, etc. It is highly recommended for you to use either the chopping parts or rhythm section musicians. If you use neither, you may feel as if something is missing in your life that you just can’t pinpoint. Don’t worry, I’ll pinpoint it for you: BACKBEATS. One way or another, you need them. And I’ve given you multiple options here so if you can’t make this chart groove that’s on you… Performance time - approximately 5:00 for the full chart as written. As mentioned above, solo sections can be repeated with improv or cut without requiring significant chart changes, to adjust to the needs of your specific performance. Each solo section is ~30 seconds if you want to do the math on that. Questions? Feel free to contact me via my website, www.kylepudenz.com/ or on the 'Insta @theviolinvagabond. Would love to hear your performances if you play this chart out live, so please send videos along and tag me!

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550198 Composed by Robert Schumann. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Holiday,Romantic Period,Standards. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #4598525. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550198). Op. 15 No. 7 Träumerei * Daydreaming * мечтательно�ть * αφη�ημάδα * snění Duration ca. 2:38 An unexpected and welcome recital encore. Träumerei is the seventh and most renowned movement of Robert Schumann's Kinderszenen, Op. 15 (Scenes from Childhood), which was composed in 1838. It is a solo piano piece and is a perfect example of a lyrical composition, combining tenderness and tremendous emotion. The title Träumerei means Dreaming, it was written as a tribute to Schumann's four-year-old daughter, Marie. The piece was published as part of Kinderszenen on December 27, 1838, with the title given by the composer himself, reflecting his longing for his childhood and the innocence of his children. The composition evokes a mood of aching melancholy, loss, and nostalgia, which has contributed to its universal popularity. It has been embraced for its sweetness and longing, and it communicates the idea of dreaming and nostalgia, appealing to both adults and children.Träumerei gained significant recognition in the Soviet Union, where it was selected to be played in the background during a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Soviet Union's war against Nazi Germany. The piece's universal emotional appeal has made it a beloved and widely recognized masterpiece. The composition has been featured in various films and arranged for different instruments, contributing to its enduring popularity and cultural significance.