Mousey at the Door (Loreta Fin) for String Orchestra viola Fire Eater

Fire Eater

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Cello / Grade 5 / List A

Mousey at the Door (Loreta Fin) for String Orchestra viola Fire EaterEvery teacher knows the dangers of pizzicato and the need to train the internal metronome to resist the temptation to rush. This very simple piece is pizzicato throughout. It begins in unison, so anyone who comes in early after the rests or knocks will be caught out! Ask the students to say Don't rush or Not fast in the two beats that the mousey knocks. They only get one chance each time the mouse squeaks, so it must be together! The second and third