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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

Abide With Me

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.

Amazing Grace

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

As the Deer

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).

Be Thou My Vision – Irish Hymn

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

Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing

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

Going Home – Dvorak

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

Hallel – McKinley

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

Hayr Mer – The Lord’s Prayer – Armenian

A beautiful choral prayer, this is a centerpiece of worship in the Armenian Church. Arranged for String Quartet.

I Know That My Redeemer Liveth – Handel, from “Messiah”

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

Jerusalem (Yerushalayim) Of Gold

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

Jesus Paid It All

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

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

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.

Mary’s Lullaby

A very lovely and unusual Japanese Christmas carol.

Morning Has Broken

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

Sabbath Prayer – From Fiddler On The Roof

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

Sing Hallelujah

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

Take My Life And Let It Be

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

The Old Rugged Cross

"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.

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

A spirited rendition of an old favorite.

What Wondrous Love Is This?

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

Zion Hears The Watchmen Singing – Bach , from Cantata 140, “Wachet Auf”

Listen Now For violin, cello, and guitar. The guitar plays the choral tenor line, in addition to adding chords to the continuo.

Baroque and Classical

Air on the G

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

Ave Maria – Franz Schubert

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

Boccherini – Passacalle and Minuetto – Duo

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.

Boccherini – Passacalle and Minuetto – for String Quartet

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. This string quartet version includes parts for Violin 2 and Viola.

Corelli – Largo from Sonata, Opus 5, No. 9

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

Franz Josef Haydn – op.77 no.2 – Andante

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

Handel – La Paix

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.

Handel – Where’er You Walk (Father in Heav’n)

For high voice and string quartet, with alternate lyrics appropriate for weddings. "Father in heav'n, renew our hearts today; That we may walk with You in all our ways... And in our love, we would be like Your Son; For there is goodness, and there is gladness, where'er Your will is done."

Pathetique Sonata – Adagio

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

Puccini – O Mio Babbino Caro

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

Puccini – O Mio Babbino Caro

The famous soprano aria, arranged for 2 violins and cello, with guitar chords.

Scarlatti – Sonata in E major, K. 380 “Cortege”

A Scarlatti piano treasure arranged for string quartet. Its celebratory quality makes this a good choice for wedding prelude music.

Sheep May Safely Graze

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

Telemann – Canonic Duo No. 1

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.

Celtic/Fiddle

Blackberry Canon

Listen Now Blackberry Blossom meets a famous Canon

I Will Arise And Go To Jesus / Jesu, Joy Of Man\’s Desiring

Listen Now Fiddle version

Morgan Magan

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

O Danny Boy

A well-known and often requested Irish tune.

Shenandoah

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

Star of the County Down

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.

Songs with Words from Scripture

Seek My Face

Video

Listen Now Vocals, Violin/Cello/Mandolin, Chord symbols.
from 2 Chronicles 7:14

"If my people who are called by my name
will humble themselves and pray;
and seek my face
and turn from their wicked ways,
then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin,
and heal their land."
This short song can be played instrumentally, repeated, etc.

Seek Shalom

Video

Listen Now Vocals, Violin, Chord symbols
The words are based on Jeremiah 29:7
Psalm 145:15, and Matthew 5:14

"Seek the shalom of the city where you live,
and pray on its behalf to the Lord;
For in its shalom shall be your shalom;
its shalom shall be your shalom.
Lord, we lift our eyes to You,
to give us what we need in the proper season;
Lord, we lift our hearts to You, to give us Your Shalom.
Shalom to the city from the city on a hill;
its shalom shall be your shalom."

Other Pieces and Songs

America The Beautiful

A short rendition of a patriotic favorite.

Hickory Dickory Dock

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.

La Paloma – The Dove

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.

The Prayer

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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