Classical Play-Along Volume 20-The Hal Leonard Classical Play-Along series will help you play great classical pieces. Listen to the full performance tracks to hear how the piece sounds with a professional orchestra and then play along using the accompaniment tracks. The audio CD is playable on any CD player. For PC and Mac computer users the CD is enhanced so you can adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch.

Performed by Geoffrey Applegate violin Accompaniment: Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Emil Kahn Here in a special album designed specifically for the violinist in the earlier stages of technical mastery we have compiled much of the best literature and favorite selections for the violin. Specifically selected for the easiest keys on the violin and with a minimum of fancy finger - or bow - work these magical classics from Offenbach's legendary Barcarolle to Tchaikovsky's Chanson Triste will bring a challenging and rewarding collection of short and medium-length concert-piece masterworks to inspire your development on the violin. Noted American violinistGeoffrey Applegate performs these pieces with grace and subtlety. Study his masterful interpretations and then as he steps aside learn and perform them against the magnificent backdrop of the Stuttgart Symphony Orchestra conducted by Emil Kahn. This is quite simply a treasure-trove of beautiful violin classics which you will come back to again and again - even after you've established yourself as the next virtuoso! Includes a music score printed on high-quality ivory paper and a compact disc containing a complete version with soloist in stereo; then a second version in full stereo of the orchestral accompaniment minus the soloist.

Published in two volumes Violinworks is a comprehensive Violin method created specially for older beginners and improvers. Book 1 carefully guides beginners from the very first steps to around ABRSM Grade 1 standard and book 2 continues up to ABRSM Grade 3 standard. The Violinworks approach is well-suited to self-taught violinists as well as those who have teachers. This method emphasizes the importance of good habits from day one of using your ear and of always aiming for the best sound. Each volume contains a wide selection of repertoire plus detailed descriptions and photographs to illustrate correctplaying positions. The accompanying CD includes performance tracks with Piano String Quartet or Band backings plus aural exercises and downloadable PDFs of the Piano accompaniments. There are supporting video clips and additional resources on a dedicated website making Violinworks a complete resource for anyone learning or returning to the Violin.

In late 1779 Mozart penned this delectable classic which stands as the only remaining Mozart composition in this form incorporating both symphonic and concerto styles. It features wonderful parts for both of the soloinstruments against Mozart's incomparably brilliant writing and orchestration. We have also included two wonderful Mozart bon-bons The E-major Adagio KV364; and the C-major Rondo KV373. A magical and exciting experienceto perform this alongside virtuoso Jürgen Klos at the viola and Les Orpheistes Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Joel Mathias Jenny. A classic not to be missed by any violinist! Includes slow-tempo practice accompanimentsof the faster outer movements.

Book 1 from this highly acclaimed Violin method which has been designed to be suitable for both adults and children and includes classic and popular melodies that everyone knows and loves.The CD contains printable PDFs of the piano accomapaniments for play-along and audio of performances with violin and piano.

Double Concerto for Piano Violin and String Orchestra in D Minor-Written in 1823 this double concerto from the young composer presents a brilliant and unusual concerto pairing. The central adagio movement is a trademark of Mendelssohn Song Without Words. Features many solo passages for each soloist to beautiful effect. Includes newly engraved solo parts and CDs with complete reference recordings plus accompaniments minus the soloist at both standard and practice tempos.

International edition-Teach violin with the popular Suzuki Violin School. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki a world-renowned violinist and teacher the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the 'mother-tongue' approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school such as the Suzuki Violin School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in aprivate studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and works with their Suzuki violin teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person.This Suzuki Book and CD is integral for Suzuki violin lessons. This revised edition of the Suzuki Violin School Volume 1 features:Revised editing of pieces including bowings and fingerings16 additional pagesAdditional exercises some from Shinichi Suzuki plus additional insight and suggestions for teachersText in English French German and SpanishMusical notation guideFingerboard positionCD with recordings by William Preucil Jr. accompanied by Linda Perry as well as piano accompaniments recorded alone.Titles: Principles of Study and Guidance * Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Variations (Suzuki) * Lightly Row (Folk Song) * Song of the Wind (Folk Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * O Come Little Children (Folk Song) * May Song (Folk Song) * Long Long Ago (Bayly) * Allegro (Suzuki) * Perpetual Motion (Suzuki) * Allegretto (Suzuki) * Andantino (Suzuki) * Etude (Suzuki) * Minuet 1 Minuett III from Suite in G Minor for Klavier BWV 822 (Bach) * Minuet 2 Minuet BWV Anh. II 116 from Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (Bach) * Minuet 3 Minuet BWV Anh. II 114/Anh. III 183 (Bach) * The Happy Farmer from Album for the Young Op. 68 No. 10 (Schumann) * Gavotte (Gossec).