Friendly Fiddle Duets for Two Violas at the Same Level, Book One

Name: Friendly Fiddle Duets for Two Violas at the Same Level, Book One - C. Harvey Publications
SKU: CHP447
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Come celebrate the joy of stress-free music-making with Friendly Fiddle Duets for Two Violas at the Same Level, Book One! This lively, easy viola duet book gives you fiddle tunes, folk music, and more, set with both parts at the same level so students can play together.

Perfect for lessons, chamber music sessions, group classes, and recitals, the Friendly Fiddle Duet books give teachers and students exciting arrangements that also teach valuable chamber music skills.
Book One is entirely in first position and is set at a late-beginning level. Each player gets a chance to play the melody and the harmony and both parts teach technique and rhythm skills.

These duets are extremely playable and are a great way to encourage students to play together outside of lessons!

Friendly Fiddle Duets for Two Violins , Book One, Friendly Fiddle Duets for Two Violas, Book One, and Friendly Fiddle Duets for Two Cellos, Book One are compatible! The parts in these books can be played as duets with any combination of violin, viola, and cello. Both a piano accompaniment and a full score are also available.

by Myanna Harvey
37 pages CHP447
©2025 C. Harvey Publications®

Duet Books in Order of Study

Beginning Fiddle Duets for Two Violas
Friendly Fiddle Duets for Two Violas, Book One (this book)
Flying Fiddle Duets for Two Violas, Book One
Flying Fiddle Duets for Two Violas, Book Two
Fiddles on the Bandstand for Two Violas, Book One
Fiddles on the Mountain for Two Violas, Book One

SKU: CHP447 Categories: Viola Duets, Beginning Level II Viola, New Releases, String Class, Viola Tag: viola duets

Additional information

Clefs Used	Alto
Heterogeneous Class Use	Yes, can be used in heterogeneous classes
Suzuki Book Correlation	Book One
Positions Used	First position
Level	Late-Beginning

Common Questions About This Book

Who is this book for?

This book is for late-beginning violists who want to experience the fun of making music with others. It is perfect for private lessons, group classes, chamber music programs, school orchestras, recitals, and students who want enjoyable music to play with friends outside of lessons.

What will students learn from this book?

Students will strengthen rhythm, ensemble playing, listening skills, and musical independence while enjoying traditional fiddle tunes and folk music. Because both players alternate between melody and harmony, each student develops a well-rounded understanding of ensemble playing rather than remaining in a single supporting role.

What is included in this book?

This book contains a collection of engaging fiddle tunes and folk songs arranged as equal-level duets for two violas. Every duet is written entirely in closed first position and is appropriate for late-beginning players. Each player has opportunities to perform both melody and harmony, making rehearsals and performances enjoyable for everyone.The Friendly Fiddle Duets series is also fully compatible across instruments. The violin, viola, and cello editions can be mixed and matched, allowing any combination of two string instruments to play together. Matching piano accompaniment and full score books are also available.

How do I know whether this book is appropriate for my level?

This book is for students that know the basic notes in first position and can play easy quarter and eighth note rhythms. It is slightly more difficult than Beginning Fiddle Duets for Two Violas. (available on this site).

What makes this book different from similar books?

Many beginning duet books give one player a significantly easier part or require students at different levels. Friendly Fiddle Duets is different because both parts are written at the same level, allowing two students with similar abilities to enjoy making music together.In addition, every arrangement gives both players opportunities to perform the melody and the harmony, helping students develop stronger ensemble skills while keeping rehearsals interesting. The cross-compatible violin, viola, and cello editions make it easy for friends, siblings, and classmates to play together regardless of which string instrument they study. This unique flexibility makes the series especially valuable for teachers, studios, schools, and string programs.