Foundational Charms – First Etudes and Exercises

Foundational Charms: Etudes and Exercises – Violin and Cello Mini Bundle arranged by Duo.Hansen

Foundational Charms: Etudes and Exercises is a curated mini bundle of violin and cello duets designed for musicians just beginning their etude and exercise study. Each piece is playable entirely in first position and thoughtfully arranged to support musical growth — all while giving a fun and meaningful musical experience

Difficulty: Mid-Level Beginner, all in first position, basic bowings and slurs, comfortable keys

Similar to Suzuki Volume 1

Also available for other instrument duets — choose your preferred instrumentation from the dropdown menu. Each version is arranged with the same expressive detail and balanced ensemble writing Duo.Hansen is known for.

Six instrumentations to choose from:

✨violin and cello

✨violin and viola

✨viola and cello

✨two violins

✨two violas

✨two cellos

This collection includes four valuable exercises: Dotzauer Etude #30 – A beautiful introduction to slurring and bow expression, with shared melodic lines and phrasing that teach expression and depth. Sevcik Bowing Etude #5 – A Standard bowing exercise with wonderful counterpoint and a set of curated bowing variations to focus on specific bowing needs Twilight – A Duo.Hansen original composition that provides valuable exposure to bow sustaining, as well as string crossings. Sevcik String Crossings #11 – A vibrant and exciting etude for string crossing that combines the technique with a fast duet experience, and contains several purposeful bowing variations designed to challenge the players.  Each arrangement is rich in dynamics, bowings, and phrasing, encouraging expressive collaboration between violinist and cellist. Whether you’re working with siblings, friends, or looking for student/teacher duets, this bundle offers a meaningful introduction to the art of etude practice. Perfect for beginner etudes, specific techniques, and even suitable for studio performances, this mini collection is a favorite among teachers and young musicians alike.  A Duo.Hansen signature bundle, created with care for those who believe early technical studies should be simple, beautiful — and unforgettable.

Foundational Charms – where even the simplest technical studies become moments of beauty.

Each download includes a complete score and separate parts, formatted as a high-quality PDF for standard 8.5″×11″ paper.

*Cover not included