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Flying Fiddle Duets for Two Cellos, Book Two

by Myanna Harvey

Instrumentation
Cello, Cello
Publisher
C. Harvey Publications
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About this piece

Flying Fiddle Duets for Two Cellos, Book Two gives you 18 rhythmic, energetic fiddle duets that will have your toes tapping and bring joy into your playing. The duets incorporate first, second, third, and fourth positions and are at early-intermediate level or later. Melodies are interwoven between the two parts so both cellists have a chance to play the melodies. Written to provide students with the most exciting music possible, these fiddle and folk cello duets are both playable and musically rewarding. Teachers: These cello duets can be played by a teacher and student or by two students. The book is entirely in bass clef. Please note: this book is not compatible with the other instrument books in the series.

Technical overview

More cello fiddle tunes with duet harmonies that will have you dancing!

Level rubric

Intermediate

Left Hand

  • Fluent in positions 1–4 with confident shifts & reliable intonation.
  • Introduce 5th position via scales/études.
  • Learn tenor clef for higher passages.
  • Early exposure to thumb position basics.
  • Refine combined shifting & extensions.
  • Advance double stops (two‑note chords).
  • Refine vibrato for expressive shaping.

Right Hand

  • High control over multiple bow strokes.
  • Advanced spiccato for fast passages; reliable sautillé.
  • Apply martelé at frog and mid‑bow.
  • Execute rapid string crossings with minimal arm movement.
  • Adjust contact point to modulate tone.
  • Introduce complex bow patterns & chord rolling.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Faster tempos & varied meter challenges.
  • Tackle compound meters, intricate ornaments & syncopation.
  • Deepen expressive phrasing; analyze piece structure.
  • Clear dynamic contrasts; introduce slight rubato.
  • Enhance ensemble sensitivity.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.