Dragonhunter: 2nd Violin Sheet Music Preview

Dragonhunter: 2nd Violin

By Richard Meyer

Grade: 1

Item: 00-PC-0000462_VN2

Digital Download
$5.99
Description
Using only the notes of the D major scale, Richard Meyer has fashioned a medieval-sounding piece that is sure to fascinate your beginning string students. The minor key, modal harmonies and driving rhythms give this piece a very mature sound. The aggressive main theme is introduced by violins and violas, with cello and bass in counterpoint. The theme later returns in canon, with cellos and basses being chased (hunted) by the violins and violas. Very dramatic from start to finish! (2:51) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series: Highland/Etling String Explorer
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 72
SKU: 00-PC-0000462_VN2
Complete Instrumentation

Instrument Parts for “Dragonhunter” by Richard Meyer

This Grade Grade: 1 String Orchestra arrangement by Richard Meyer includes a conductor score and a complete set of digital parts. Every individual part below is available as a separate PDF download.

Composer Richard Meyer
Grade / Level Grade: 1
Ensemble String Orchestra
Individual Parts 7 + Score
Format Print & Digital
Conductor Score Full score view of all parts
View Score $10.00
What's included with the full edition. Dragonhunter: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts ($55.00) contains the conductor score plus multiple copies of each part listed above (quantities vary by part). Prefer the score on its own? Get the Score ($10.00). The individual parts above are ideal for replacing a lost page or adding extra stands without re-buying the set.

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Dragonhunter”?

This String Orchestra arrangement includes 7 individual parts: 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]), Viola, Cello, String Bass, Piano Accompaniment. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $5.99. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “Dragonhunter”?

“Dragonhunter” is rated Grade Grade: 1, written for String Orchestra.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
1st Violin 8
2nd Violin 8
3rd Violin (Viola [TC]) 3
Viola 5
Cello 5
String Bass 5
Piano Accompaniment 1
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (Dragonhunter: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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Messages About This Piece from Our Community

Real reactions from the players, directors & students who love Dragonhunter.

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@kazukoiwanaga1802 YouTube

I swear, when the basses and cellos play the main part a measure before the rest of the orchestra, it makes you feel like you're leading the charge

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@daisyhargis8932 YouTube

We played this piece in 6th grade and now it's a tradition in our orchestra because we loved it so much! Every year the beginning class plays this piece for the spring concert.

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@elli_idk8298 YouTube

Man I remember playing this and I played the cello I swear I put so much motion and expression into this song when I played it.. I broke like 4 bow strings 😂😭

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@Rayy._.444 YouTube

We played this and now everyone can't stop playing haha! Every time we got free time the violas, violins, and cellos group up to play this!

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@BlackPaulPhoenix YouTube

When I was a child I learned this song in orchestra class. I played cello this song still sits within me to this day.

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@Maxxx_Power YouTube

I can't believe that nearly 16 years after I first learned this in elementary school orchestra, I still remember the tune and the name just popped into my head. I wish my teacher had been nicer to us in middle school. I might still be playing.

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@lucasmcpherson2860 YouTube

Bro when I played this song in 6th grade I had so much fun playing this song. Every time I see this video pop up it makes me smile.

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@Maxiekassy067 YouTube

What I love about this piece is how powerful it sounds while still being a grade 1.

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@londonshroyer4807 YouTube

Loved this piece in 5th grade and still love it to this day. 😍 Bout to be a theme song for my DND character.

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@brighth34rt YouTube

I'm a viola and this is an incredible piece. It is so pretty, and we're going to play it with all orchestra students in my grade throughout the district later this month. Sounds a lot harder than it is; but I would believe you if you told me it was hard for cellos and violins.

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@pastapastaperson YouTube

I'm playing this now! My middle school does this for every orchestra year and it's so easy and fast to learn, and never gets old! ❤️❤️❤️

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@faithnanje9272 YouTube

5 years later and I still loveee this song! I played it for my last orchestra concert and have it as my alarm ringtone lol.

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@DarkStorm0077 YouTube

This is the first piece I ever played with an orchestra, that was about eight years ago now. I just thought of it randomly and showed up here.

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@MiguelReyes16749 YouTube

Omg I remembered playing this song for the spring concert at my school! Me and my classmates wanted to play this song every day in class bc everyone loved it so much! 🥺😭✨🙏🏼💖❤️

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@renkays0012 YouTube

I play viola. We only have one bass in our class, and I guess it's every other day because he's also the only trumpet in band (which I'm also in). We're learning to play this song for I think the spring concert, and I'm in seventh grade. A lot of comments say they were in 6th or 5th grade, but I'm in seventh. This is such a cool piece!!

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@ur_fav_countrygirl YouTube

I played this song at String Fling at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS when I was in 6th grade. I then played this song in my 7th grade orchestra. Now, I'm in 8th grade and our teacher told us to pick our most nostalgic piece and we all picked Dragonhunter. Best song we've ever played!! (I play the cello)

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@infiniteentertainmentandmo8616 YouTube

This was my first Richard Meyer piece as a viola and it was amazing! So far, I've played the following songs made by him in order: Dragonhunter, Ninja Starfleet, Terra Nova (which is by far the BEST!!!)

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@OrphicFemme YouTube

We played this today for our final concert of the year! It was so fun compared to the first piece we had, it 100% has its own place in my heart!!

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@Sunblade02 YouTube

I'm gonna be playing this song for my spring concert, I'm playing the cello, I am in fifth grade, and I can say, as a beginner cellist, this song is soothing to the ears 😊

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@jeffreyhsi YouTube

I did this as a first in all county and it was amazing!

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@RandyLeeSnyderJr YouTube

I remember playing this when I was about 14 or 15 in middle school, 8th grade. I was upright bass. Fast forward 10 years, I'm gonna be 25 and I miss playing an upright so much.

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@dumbhoe9584 YouTube

I remember thinking the plucking bit was such a banger (still is) BUT THEN MY TEACHER CUT IT OUT AT THE CONCERT still angry about that till this day.