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Arrangements for Violin and Cello with chord symbols for Guitar, Harp, Piano, etc.
Average length of each piece is 2-3 minutes

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Hymns and Spiritual Songs

Listen Now "When other helpers fail and comforts flee; Help of the helpless, O abide with me." The violin and cello take turns playing the melody in this arrangement of a well-loved English hymn from 1861.

Listen Now Our version of this great classic includes a 4/4 question-and-answer section between the violin and cello.

From Psalm 42, "As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after Thee, O God." This arrangement of the modern classic by Martyn Nystrom is built on Pachelbel's Canon. Arranged by permission of the copyright holder(s).

Listen Now The violin and cello take turns with the melody on this 8th-century Irish hymn.

Listen Now The violin and cello take turns with the melody on this traditional American hymn-tune.

A spiritual based on the Largo from Dvorak's 9th Symphony, arranged for violin and cello, without chords.

Listen Now An original andante movement with a Spanish baroque flavor.

An air for soprano from the Biblical books of Job and I Corinthians. Arranged for violin and cello, without chords.

An Israeli song written by Naomi Shemer. Arranged by permission of the copyright holder(s).

Listen Now The violin and cello take turns playing the simple melody of this American hymn from the mid-1800s.

A very lovely and unusual Japanese Christmas carol.

A well-known English hymn, based on a traditional Scottish Gaelic melody.

A mother and father pray for their daughters. Arranged by permission of the copyright holder(s).

A modern classic by Linda Stassen. Includes a question-and-answer between the violin and cello. Arranged by permission of the copyright holder(s).

Listen Now The violin and cello take turns playing the melody on this fine hymn from 1827.

"Thank you so much for your arrangement of The Old Rugged Cross. The cellist and I thought it was a good skill level...and the higher range for the cello and the harmonics for the violin were nice additions, unique and lovely." Arranged for violin and cello, without chords.

A spirited rendition of an old favorite.

An early American hymn, spare but rich. The violin plays the melody on verses 1 and 3. Verse 2 is a question and answer.

Listen Now A lovely and ancient hymn, traditionally sung during the Advent season. Can be played as a duo or with guitar. Descant part for a second violin also included.

Baroque and Classical

The famous Air from the Orchestral Suite No. 3 by J. S. Bach. For violin and cello, with guitar chords.

The famous Schubert song arranged for violin and cello, without chords.

Listen Now Heard at the end of the movie "Master and Commander", this piece makes a joyous recessional. The violin and cello take turns playing the solo line. Includes chords for guitar, etc.

Listen Now Versatile violin movement, supported by the cello. With chord symbols.

A beautiful string quartet movement, arranged for violin and cello duo, without chords.

Beethoven's famous and beautiful cantabile melody; for violin and cello, without chords.

The famous soprano aria, arranged for violin and cello, with guitar chords.

An aria from Cantata No. 208 by J. S. Bach, written for a birthday celebration. For violin and cello, with guitar chords.

Listen Now In three movements: Vivace, Adagio, Allegro. This is a fun piece to play. The parts are identical, except the violin starts first and the cello plays down an octave. For violin and cello, without chords.

This stately processional piece from "Music for the Royal Fireworks" is arranged for 2 violins and cello with guitar chords. It can also be played as a violin and cello duo.

Celtic/Fiddle

Listen Now Blackberry Blossom meets a famous Canon

Listen Now Written by 17th-century Irish harper, Turlough O'Carolan. The violin and cello take turns playing this gently flowing melody. With chord symbols

A well-known and often requested Irish tune.

The beloved 19th-century American sea shanty. The violin and cello take turns playing the melody. Includes guitar chords.

Similar to "Sing a Song of Bethlehem", except this is in "3". The violin and cello each take the melody on this lovely Irish tune.

Other Pieces and Songs

A short rendition of a patriotic favorite.

A short, fun arrangement of the classic nursery song; for violin and cello, without chords. This is nice for the younger members of your audience.

The well-known and often recorded habanera by Sebastian Iradier, with violin melody, cello playing the bass line, optional 2nd violin and/or viola parts, and guitar chords. This is a favorite at parties and receptions.

A shorter arrangement of the popular song by Foster and Bayer, made famous by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion. The violin and cello take turns playing the melody; includes guitar chords. Arranged by permission of the copyright holder(s).

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