Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Theme and variations

This popular French song was eternalised by many composers over the last few centuries.

In this chapter we will learn the song and then apply different rhythms and bowing patterns to this famous theme.  A perfect introduction to learning the violin!

A Major Scale:



Theme



First Variation


Second Variation


Third Variation


Fourth Variation


Fifth Variation


G Major and D Major scale for the alternative versions



Theme and variations on the Lowest two strings (G&D) and the on the middle two strings (D&A)


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