Rieding Rondo Op. 22 No. 3 for Violin and Piano

Rieding: Rondo, Op. 22 No. 3 (from 4 Leichte Vortragsstücke) — Violin & Piano

“A lively first-position showpiece” — build rhythm, bowing confidence, and musical sparkle.

Oskar Rieding’s teaching pieces are classics for a reason: they are musical first, and technical in exactly the right ways. This Rondo (No. 3) from 4 Leichte Vortragsstücke is a bright, upbeat miniature that helps developing violinists sound confident and characterful without leaving the security of first position.

Set in a buoyant 6/8 with a clear rondo feel, it gives students repeated chances to internalise pulse and phrasing while enjoying a genuinely “performable” piece. Along the way, the violin part reinforces useful left-hand patterns and asks for strong rhythmic bowing that stays clean and controlled at tempo.

Have a look at the score preview images above to check the layout and page turns. If you are preparing this for a lesson, studio class, or a first public performance, this is exactly the kind of repertoire that rewards careful practise while still feeling like “real music”.

Key Features

• Instrumentation: Violin & Piano
• Difficulty: ABRSM Grade 4 standard (secure first position; rhythmic clarity is the main challenge)
• Focus areas: 6/8 pulse, rhythmic bowing, pattern-based left hand work, performance confidence
• Format: High‑quality PDF download

Perfect For

• Early performances: A lively, audience-friendly piece that feels like a “proper” recital item
• Teaching rhythm and bow control: Great for building steadiness in 6/8 and clean articulation
• Consolidating first position: Musical variety without the extra pressure of shifting
• Studio classes: Clear structure makes it easy to coach phrasing and character