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Prleška

by Traditional · arranged by Kathy Blackwell and David Blackwell

Instrumentation
Cello, Cello
Composed
2016
Publisher
Self Published
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About this piece

A humorous song from Prlekija in eastern Slovenia, arranged as a lively cello duet by Kathy and David Blackwell and free to download from their website, at the level of Cello Time Runners. In G major, 2/4, with accents, a 'Get faster!' repeat and a coda to be played 'at a gallop'; the second part drives the piece with repeated eighth notes.

Technical overview

First position; accented repeated notes, up-bow and down-bow markings, p subito and ff; D.S. and Coda; the players choose how many times to repeat, getting faster each time.

Technical focus

  • Dynamics

Level rubric

Late Beginner

Left Hand

  • Mostly 1st position with small extensions.
  • Early shifting to 2nd/3rd positions.
  • Controlled vibrato on sustained notes.

Right Hand

  • Expanded bow technique for faster passages & wider dynamics.
  • Longer slurs (3–4 notes).
  • Hooked bowing for dotted rhythms.
  • Practice basic martelé accents.
  • Increase speed in string crossings with minimal arm movement.

Bow Strokes

  • Standard détaché; add staccato, martelé, short slurs, hooked strokes.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Incorporate dotted figures, compound meters (6/8), triplets & syncopation.
  • Develop subdivision sense; introduce rubato in small measures.
  • Slightly longer phrases.
  • Introduce basic dynamic shading.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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