- 21 easy, characterful ensemble pieces, plus fun warm ups - Flexible scoring for violin, viola, cello, and double bass with piano or CD accompaniment - from duets in any combination to large ensembles - The level approximately corresponds to the Starters books for violin, viola, and cello - some parts use open strings only, some use open strings and first fingers, and some use all fingers, catering for groups of mixed ability - Pupil books for violin, viola, cello, and double bass with lively illustrations - Teacher's book with score, including piano part, and a CD with performances and backing tracks for all pieces - Full performances and backing tracks also available to download from the Companion Website String Time Starters is an exciting ensemble collection for beginner strings from the authors of the award-winning Fiddle Time series. A prequel to String Time Joggers, this collection provides inventive and enjoyable ensemble repertoire for groups of all sizes. TABLE OF CONTENTS Show time! Sword dance Let's play a rag Midnight feast Chicken on a fencepost Mellow-D Take your partners Daydream Take the D Train Three-legged race Boogie Time to tango Let's rock! Circus tricks Ode to Joy Skye boat song Mary had a baby Jingle, bells Canoe song G-force blues Hush, little baby