Simple pieces for elementary string quartets or string orchestras of up to eight-parts. A piano part can be used to fill in for any missing players. Designed to give beginners their first taste of group playing. Includes an optional very-easy violin part (open strings or first fingers only), ideas for simple percussion and singing are also given. Once the book is puchased, parts are photocopiable!The notes and rhythms used correspond to the Essential String Method books 1-3, making these ideal f...