Violin Duets-'Tricks and Games' comprises a series of fifteen short and contrasting pieces in a light yet essentially modern idiom. Parts are intended to be played by two pupils of similar abilities. Including:- Chinese Chequers Draughts Cowboys Indians Rag-Time etc. - each presents a different challenge yet with the emphasis on fun.Grade: 3 - 6

As both a championship Fiddler and superb teacher Carol Ann Wheeler brings all her talents to bear in this fiddling book written especially for young children.Students raised in the Suzuki tradition willimmediately take to the method concepts and techniques used in this book and play-along audio. Common folk songs familiar to the student are used to demonstrate and teach the basic skill of oldtime fiddle playing.Allmelodies are first presented in their simplest form followed by more complex variations with introductions ornaments and endings. Students of all levels will find challenging material in this book. Younger students can proceedat their own pace returning to the more difficult variations at a future time.On the online audio each tune is recorded in split-track format allowing the student to play with solo violin guitar accompaniment or both.Includes access to online audio and video.

This is an attractive set of pieces depicting seven fantastic creatures to stimulate the young player?s imagination. All of the pieces can be played in first position. A variety of keys rhythms and tempos are used to encourage an awareness of different musical features ?Rory Boyle is a composer of extraordinary versatility? Rhythms July ?93

This book of fiddle solos is a companion to Children's Fiddling Method Volume 1. The tunes presented first in their simplest form followed by progressively more difficult arrangements utilize the skills and techniquesintroduced in the method book. While created for children this music will also be enjoyed by adults who wish to gain an understanding of how to fiddle a tune. Teachers will find it a great teaching aid as they can play themore difficult arrangements while the student chooses which ever arrangement suits their current playing ability. Fiddlers can 'grow' into the tunes as they progress to higher skill levels and while this is happening they willabsorb the concepts and techniques of how to fiddle which can be used in all fiddle tunes they play. All readers will delight in the eye-friendly layout carefully created so as help the student with ease of reading and toeliminate the intimidation that frequently occurs when less experienced players read tunes with lots of notes.

Second workbook in the series. Clear and concise explanations plenty of repetition and bags of fun!Builds on and reinforces everything learnt in book 1 as well as gently introducing new topics.New topics introduced:Quavers and quaver restsNotes on all four stringsKey signatures with sharpsKey signatures with flatsPerformance directions

Violin Duets-These duets were written for a small boy away at boarding school in order that he could enjoy the tunes he played at home with his friends at school. He chose the names of the tunes.Grade: 2 - 5

Instrumental Play-Along-A selection of favourite songs from classic Walt Disney movies. Perform with recorded accompaniments by top professional musicians! The Solo Trax book and CD will provide hours of entertaining and useful practice.

This book contains 16 original pieces for the beginner violinist. The book can be used as a supplement to lessons or as fun practice material. The accompanying CD included will even make absolute beginners sound professional.

Arrangeur : Magolt, Hans / Magolt, Marianne / Koop, Klaus G. / arranged very easy / 1-2 violins

pieces using the finger pattern 01-2-34, plus low 2nd fingers and high 3rd fingers 2nd and 3rd position pieces a range of bowing techniques, including spiccato, hooked bowing, and string crossing original pieces and duets in a range of styles, plus well-known pieces pieces using modes, the chromatic and blues scales, and dominant 7ths, linking with Fiddle Time Scales 2 a CD of performances and backings, with drumkit and bass added for the jazz and rock numbers piano and violin accompaniments available separately Fiddle Time is a great series for young violinists. Packed with lively original tunes, well-known pieces, and easy duets, the series is carefully paced and organized to build confidence every step of the way. The new editions contain all your favourite pieces from the previous books, back by popular demand. Forces or Category Easy violin pieces Difficulty Easy

Pieces and studies for young violinists (Easy)Fiddle Time Scales 2 imaginatively develops musicianship skills, violin technique, and musical creativity through scales and arpeggios. It's an ideal companion volume to Fiddle Time Sprinters.# major and minor scales and arpeggios, plus dominant 7ths, chromatics, pentatonics, Blues scales, and modes# pieces and studies for each key in a range of styles from Baroque to the Blues# effective technical exercises for both right and left hand, including spiccato and 2nd and 3rd position# duets and solos, some with chord symbols for keyboard or guitar accompaniment# creative ideas to encourage composition, improvising, and question and answer activities# practical ideas for aural training and theory# an ideal companion volume to Fiddle Time Sprinters.

Students learn songs more quickly than they learn tunes. These 77 little songs are easy and fun to sing and play. They are graded according to finger patterns and bowings. These pieces will be a great help through the periods of boredom and frustration some students experience. They contain duet parts for teacher or other students and are ideal for group or private teaching. Violin, viola and cello books can all be used together.