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Corre, corre al portalico

by Traditional · arranged by Kathy Blackwell and David Blackwell

Instrumentation
Cello, Cello
Composed
2024
Publisher
Self Published
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About this piece

'Run, run to the little manger': a traditional Spanish carol arranged as a cello duet by Kathy and David Blackwell, free to download from their website. In D major, 2/4, marked 'With excitement'. Matching violin-duet and viola-duet versions on the same page let cellos play it together with violins and violas.

Technical overview

First position, no extensions; 2/4 at quarter note = 104; dotted rhythms, eighth-note pairs and dynamics from mp to f.

Technical focus

  • Dynamics

Level rubric

Beginner

Left Hand

  • 1st position on all strings with fingers 1–4.
  • Understand whole/half steps
  • No shifting; notes stay in 1st position.
  • Focus on accurate finger placement.

Right Hand

  • Consistent détaché for simple melodies.
  • Extend bow (mid‑bow) on a straight path.
  • Introduce short (2–3 note) slurs.
  • Begin basic string crossings; occasional open‑string double stops.

Bow Strokes

  • Détaché and on‑string staccato.
  • Introduce simple legato (short slurs) and bow retakes.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Simple rhythms with basic subdivisions.
  • Short phrases; limited dynamic contrasts; echo dynamics.
  • Develop a singing, accurate tone.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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