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 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 - 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 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 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: A0.835985 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 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 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: A0.836074 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,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 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 - Digital Download SKU: A0.995180 Composed by Anthony Bannach. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 76 pages. Anthony Bannach Music #4735689. Published by Anthony Bannach Music (A0.995180). My first string quartet draws a lot of inspiration from early 20th century composers, which perhaps might be my favorite era of classical music. I am oft inspired by the music from Stravinsky, Nielsen, and Debussy, among others. However, the composer to have the most influence on me for the past few years is Bartok, and I believe it is evident in this work as well. I loved Bartok's use of the tritone as a tonal center, the vast and frequent changes of tempo, and the multitude of textural colors and extended techniques in his works. Most of the extended techniques are found in the second movement, an example of which is the Bartok pizzacatto, which today is a commonly found and utilized articulation. But I also have some newer techniques such as aleotoric passages, originally created by composers such as Charles Ives and Henry Crowell and which saw more prominent usage through the likes of John Cage and Witold LutosÅ‚awski, are still quite new and fresh compositional tools. The third movement is much more song-like and tonal in nature than the first two movements, but really adapts Bartok's style of changing the tempo often to bridge different sections. Ultimately, I see the quartet as a microcosm of the music I want to continue writing in the future, not over-indulging in the intellectual exercises of mid-to-late 20th and 21st century classical music, while at the same time not relying on the tonal and emotional tropes of the past. .

String Quartet Cello,Piano,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1359925 By The Scorpions. By Herman Rarebell, Klaus Meine, and Rudolph Schenker. Arranged by Gildson Cerqueira. Chamber,Rock. 12 pages. Gildson Cerqueira #944412. Published by Gildson Cerqueira (A0.1359925). A classic hard rock anthem by the German band Scorpions. Released in 1984, it is one of the band's most well-known and iconic songs. A high-energy and electrifying example of classic hard rock. (Versions with and without piano available).

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1333896 Composed by Louis Moreau Gottschalk (1829-1869). Arranged by Stephen Levintow. 19th Century,Romantic Period. 15 pages. Cypress Publishing #920173. Published by Cypress Publishing (A0.1333896). Louis Moreau Gottschalk, born in New Orleans, was perhaps the first American musician to make a major international career as piano virtuoso and composer. This good-humored polka is a good example of his character pieces, many of which incorporate Latin American and Caribbean influences.CYPRESS PUBLISHING is pleased to be the imprint for arrangements for string ensemble by Stephen Levintow. He is a free lance professional violist and violinist specializing in chamber music, who began making string quartet and trio arrangements for wedding, party and corporate events, to expand the repertory or to improve on existing versions. Selections include unusual pieces by both familiar and lesser-known composers, plus standard classical and popular favorites. The goal is to produce high-quality, musically satisfying arrangements faithful to the composer’s original material, yet sight-readable in most cases by working professionals or intermediate to advanced students. The full range of normal string technique is employed, while avoiding unnecessary technical complexity. Melodic material is distributed throughout the four voices where appropriate, to maintain listener and performer interest. All parts and scores are set in Sibelius© software format, with careful attention to legibility and page turns.

String Quartet Cello,Double Bass,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1349446 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by BRIAN W. COPPING. Folk,Hanukkah,Jewish,Traditional. 12 pages. EMK Music #934202. Published by EMK Music (A0.1349446). Scored for 2 Violins, Viola and Violoncello, there is an alternative 3rd Violin to replace the Viola as well as an optional Contrabass part so that the piece can be used by a String Orchestra. ‘Hava Nagila’ is an integral part of Jewish culture and it is appropriate that this arrangement would be played in the style and with the inflections of, for example, the 'Klezmer' Clarinet tradition. Although there are lyrics, the tune has gained considerable wider universal popularity as a dance that moves inexorably to an exciting and exhausting climax.