Chamber music for string students
Thirty Trios for 2 Violins and a Cello
What Is This Book?
Thirty Trios for 2 Violins and a Cello is a collection of engaging chamber pieces written for two violins and cello. It is designed for intermediate and advanced string players who want to develop ensemble skills, musicality, and confidence. The trios offer balanced parts for all instruments, making it ideal for studio use, school groups, and small ensembles.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for late elementary through advanced students, typically ages 10 and up, who are comfortable reading standard notation in first position and beyond.
It supports violinists and cellists in private lessons, school orchestra programs, chamber music classes, youth symphonies, and church or community ensembles.
It also works well for home learners and families with multiple string players looking for structured, progressive trios to play together.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Parts are clearly laid out with logical page turns so young players can focus on the music instead of the paper.
The musical lines are crafted with clear rhythmic patterns and stepwise melodies that help students hear and feel the harmony between the three parts.
Each trio encourages steady pulse, listening across the ensemble, and clean entrances, supporting developing players without overwhelming them.
Progressive difficulty across the thirty trios lets students grow into more complex rhythms, bowings, and coordination at a comfortable pace.
What Music Does the Book Include?
The book contains thirty original and arranged trios for two violins and cello, written in a variety of tempos and moods.
Students will encounter lyrical pieces, energetic dance-style movements, and classical-style miniatures that build phrasing and expression.
The mix of keys, time signatures, and textures helps players practice both melody and accompaniment roles, as well as inner voices.
Each trio is designed to be musically satisfying in rehearsal and performance, suitable for recitals, juries, and informal concerts.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras. Get more music at this level in our The Professional Series.
What’s Inside the Book?
Thirty trios written for two violins and cello
Intermediate to advanced level parts for all three instruments
Balanced writing so each instrument shares melody and harmony
Varied keys, tempos, and styles to develop flexibility
Clearly printed notation for easy reading in lessons and rehearsals
Progressive challenges across the collection to support long-term study
Pieces appropriate for recitals, school performances, and chamber music coaching
Music that reinforces ensemble listening, counting, and cueing
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Ensemble listening and balance between three parts
Steady rhythm and accurate counting in chamber settings
Improved tone, intonation, and blending with other players
Reading confidence in different keys and time signatures
Cueing, entrances, and cutoffs within a small group
Phrasing, dynamics, and musical expression
Playing both melody and accompaniment roles
Cooperation, leadership, and musical independence
How to Use This Book
Teachers can assign individual trios as weekly projects in private lessons, pairing compatible students on violin and cello for chamber coaching.
School orchestra directors can select trios for small-group work, sectionals, and chamber music units, using the pieces to reinforce ensemble skills outside full-orchestra rehearsals.
Parents and home educators can use the trios as structured repertoire for siblings or friends who play violin and cello together.
Students can perform individual trios on recitals, juries, festivals, and auditions, or combine several pieces into short chamber music sets.
Coaches can revisit trios across the year, using familiar pieces to focus on intonation, balance, articulation, and musical interpretation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level are the pieces in Thirty Trios for 2 Violins & a Cello?
The trios are best for intermediate and advanced string students who read comfortably in first position and are beginning or using higher positions. Rhythms, keys, and ensemble coordination are more challenging than beginner material.
Can beginners use this book?
Very new beginners will find these trios too difficult. However, late beginners who are transitioning into intermediate level may be able to play the simpler parts with guidance from a teacher.
Do I need all three players at once?
Yes. The music is written specifically for two violins and a cello. All three parts are needed to hear the full harmony and texture, making it an excellent tool for chamber music training.
Is this book good for recital and performance use?
Yes. Many of the trios are performance-ready and work well for studio recitals, school concerts, and chamber music festivals. Teachers can select pieces that match each group’s level and program length.
Can this book be used in school programs?
Absolutely. Orchestra directors and classroom teachers can use the trios for chamber groups, pull-out lessons, ensembles before or after school, and special projects focusing on small-group playing.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.