What is in the Grade 5 songs?
These songs are arranged for Grade 5 violin (up to 4 sharps or flats · 3rd position). Grade 5 pieces use 1st to 3rd position and keys with up to four sharps or flats: Baroque sonatas and concertos by Bach, Handel and Vivaldi, famous melodies by Gounod, Fauré and Grieg, a student concerto by Rieding, and the great Irish harp tunes of Turlough O'Carolan. Tunes that fit in 1st position are played twice, the second time an octave higher. Each song has chord names over the music, so a teacher or parent can also accompany on piano or guitar. Press Play to hear the violin tune with a simple piano part, or untick “Violin tune” to play along with just the piano.
Are these songs free to use?
Yes. Every tune here is out of copyright (traditional, or by composers who died long ago), and each arrangement was written for Aria’s students. You can print the PDF for your own practice and lessons.
How do I play along with the piano?
Press Play to hear the song with the piano. When you know the notes, untick “🎻 Violin tune”, choose the Slow tempo, and play the tune yourself while the piano plays the chords. Tick “Count-in bar” to get a bar of clicks before you start.
Which finger do I use for each note?
Switch to Learn or Practise. Each note shows a coloured finger number above the music (0 is an open string) and a Roman numeral for the string underneath: I = E string, II = A string, III = D string, IV = G string. Type a different string and finger under “Fingering for this note” to change it. Your change is saved on your device.
Does it work on a phone, and offline?
Yes. It works on iPhone, iPad and Android in portrait or landscape. After your first visit it also works without internet. On an iPhone, turn off silent mode to hear the music.