Folk Songs for Violin and Cello Duet: 30 Favorite Songs Arranged by Michelle Hynson | Sheet Music for First Position Players | String Duet Repertoire for Lessons and Recitals

Various presents Folk Songs for Violin and Cello Duet, a string duet collection arranged by Michelle Hynson for violinists and cellists comfortable in first position and basic rhythms. Designed for developing ensemble players, it features accessible arrangements that let both instruments share the melody in a balanced, engaging format.Each two-page arrangement gives violin and cello a turn carrying the tune, creating a rewarding ensemble experience that builds attentive listening and musical interaction. The repertoire remains approachable for first-position players while encouraging growth in phrasing, timing, tone production, and ensemble awareness.The collection includes 30 traditional folk favorites in standard notation for violin and cello. Familiar melodies allow students to focus on expression without heavy technical demands. Teachers can pair students of similar level for lessons or studio classes, and the music works well for rehearsal or recital.Full Song List Animal Fair * Auld Lang Syne * The Band Played On * Beautiful Dreamer * Blow the Man Down * Danny Boy * Down By the Riverside * Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes * The Erie Canal * For He's a Jolly Good Fellow * Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) * He's Got the Whole World in His Hands * Home on the Range * Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair * My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean * My Wild Irish Rose * Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen * Pop Goes the Weasel * The Red River Valley * Santa Lucia * Scarborough Fair * She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain * Shenandoah * Simple Gifts * The Streets of Laredo * Take Me Out to the Ball Game * Three Blind Mice * Turkey in the Straw * The Wabash Cannon Ball * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * The Yellow Rose of TexasThis violin and cello duet collection provides a dependable source of familiar repertoire for first-position players building ensemble confidence. Read more