Troika (intermediate strings)

Title: Troika

Composer: traditional Russian folk dance, arr. David Gable

Key: E minor

Meter: 4/4

Tempo: Vivace

Instrumentation: Violin 1; Violin 2; Violin 3/Viola; Cello/Bass

Note: The lively syncopated rhythms of this piece make it popular with young players. Violin 1 uses third position, but has alternate notes in first position. All other parts are playable in first position.