The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other; and in a short time develops an awareness of balance; musical phrasing; intonation; and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school; with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers; or by multiple performers on each part; with or without piano accompaniment.
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Waste of Page Turning Energy!By Bonnie CozzettoWithout ANY facts; I know more about Logging in this Area than this Author!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Short accurate descriptions with many amazing reconstructed photographs make this a "must have" for logging ...By William L. GrahamShort accurate descriptions with many amazing reconstructed photographs make this a "must have" for logging history in the Pacific Northwest country of Grays Harbor.Grays Harbor is a deep water port in Washington that served and serves as the close export hub for wood to California; Asia; and nearby Alaska. This book; with its rich knowledge by an involved local citizen and journalist is more than its valuable photographs and captions. Because the latter serves with its deep annotations; the book is much more than the amazing; frightening; and salient action pics show. It tells of unbelievable physical strength and unbelievable endurance.The owners and laborers; outlined in another fascinating local journalists book "They Tried to Cut it All;" were so successful that little original forest remains. What remains is cultivated in Tree Farms; the county seat being the place this started.A real gem in the book is the Introduction by the senior author who; in few words; creates a vivid image of the brawny profitable world of high climbers; Gyppos; logging railroads; splash dams; skids; and the finest cussing the world of Ox drivers has heard.The reality of this world is as unknown outside the PNW as it is known in this closest port to the markets wanting our trees. Reading this book makes me sick to hear the term "forest products;" a lifeless term that make the living forest a commodity; and this book makes the people and the trees come alive. A good read.