Learning the Violin, Book One

Eta Cohen 's world famous Violin method broke new ground when it was first released. Providing an incremental approach to learning the instrument, it only introducing one concept at a time and reinforced each new concept with an accompanying exercise and highly enjoyable pieces. The careful organisation of the method meant that it was a great equaliser because any child could make good progress almost irrespective of talent. It was also based upon the principal that playing well brings intense satisfaction, whereas playing badly only results in frustration. The Eta Cohen Violin Method has produced music professionals who, today, occupy many prominent positions in the music profession, including renowned soloists, chamber musicians, orchestral performers (including several orchestral leaders) and teachers. This sixth edition has been completely revised and updated to make Eta's method available to yet another generation of aspiring violinists. Book 1 is a complete guide to everything the beginner violinist needs in order to develop a secure technique. It is packed full of fun and engaging pieces, with helpful photos to guide technical aspects of playing. It includes 4 beautifully recorded CDs containing backing track arrangements for students to play along with, plus demonstration tracks of all the pieces included in the book. 'It's truly the Delia Smith of Violin methods... the much-imitated, indispensible original' - James Murphy Director, Southbank Sinfonia / Violon

Discovering Violin Book and CD is a revolutionary approach towards learning how to play the violin by Danielle Cummins. This Complete (96 pg) Method is designed to teach a beginning violinist proper technique in a logically progressive manner. The sole objective is to encourage students to develop a passion for music. We have included an instructional performance CD to make practicing fun, rewarding and productive. Each piece is designed to take a student on an inspirational journey by discovering the beauty of music and its purpose. This adventure in learning will benefit both the student and teacher.IntroductionGet ready to begin an exciting adventure. Experience the incredible satisfaction of learning how to play the violin. Begin to see the world from a whole new perspective, the world of musical sound. Gain new skills which will provide the ability to communicate through both visible and invisible means. This is the joy of musical sound.To follow are a few suggestions to make your musical journey both meaningful and enjoyable:Playing violin is a rewarding process that requires diligence, perseverance, creativity and humility.Music is a mirror of beauty, truth, knowledge and imagination.A gradual step by step process is the best approach towards achieving excellence.Practice sessions must occur on a regular basis and follow a daily disciplined schedule.Practice sessions do not need to be long and tedious - they just need to be consistent with focus.Don't be afraid to leave something for tomorrow. The anticipation towards the next day's workout is as beneficial as the work itself. The ultimate goal is to aim for just a little progress each and every day.Be sensitive towards your physical limitations as everyone's tolerance is a bit different. Pay close attention to your body and know when to take a break, preferably before your muscles become sore.Remain as relaxed as possible whenever playing and remember to always breathe naturally.Be generous when playing for an audience and cherish the ability to share the gift of music to all. / Violon

Par HERBERT CHANG. Designed to help people master all 24 major and minor scales. In this book, first, all the violin scales are re-organized to be more simple, practical, and easy to learn. Then all the fingerings of the single-stop scales are classified into only a few basic patterns. When practicing, violinists can study these fingering patterns first and then use them to play all 24 scales easily. Finally, all the fingerings of the double-stop scales are also re-edited to make them as simple as possible. With this approach, the process of learning violin scales is much easier than before. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / All Styles - Technic / Recueil / Violon

Get off to a flying start with this box of essentials for learning violin. In this great pack you get: Eta Cohen's Violin Method Student's Book I Duets For One (Book and CD) Set of Strings Rosin Pitch Pipes / Violon

Magic Carpet is a collection of audience-pleasing concert pieces for the youngest beginners. These pieces can be used in either a reading-based or Suzuki teaching environment, and teachers can choose whether the children learn them by reading or by ear. Magic Carpet is available for violin, viola, and cello students, with a separate book (with CD) and piano accompaniment for each instrument. This is the piano accompaniment for the violin book.

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.

Now in a third edition Abracadabra Violin has a fresh and contemporary new look and is the perfect book for pupil and teacher.This title offers an identical selection of repertoire to the other books in the Abracadabra Strings series so they can be used in any combination for group or whole class lessons and mixed ensemble performances. Used alone they remain ideal for individual tuition.With tunes you know and want to play carefully graded in 20 learning steps this new edition of the popular tutor also includes duets trios and teacher's parts. Clear fingering and bowing diagrams and concise theory explanations help to teach the fundamentalsof the instrument and each new technical aspect is reinforced by several pieces using that particular technique.Abracadabra Violin now also includes two CDs of performance and backing tracks featuring selected orchestral backings.

Par COHEN MARY. Superduets 2 provides a wonderful new repertoire of original and entertaining duets for established-beginner cellists. It is designed to build on techniques that have been learned in Superduets 1 . Consolidating skills such as rhythmic confidence and aural perception, and exploring a wide range of techniques, sound effects and movements, Mary Cohen's 'Superduets' are tailor-made for players at the very earliest stages of learning. These delightful pieces serve as a unique introduction to the joys of social music-making and help pupils to develop the invaluable skills required for ensemble playing at an early stage. The Cello books are also compatible with the Violin books opening up possibilities for mixed ensemble playing. / Niveau : Débutant / Recueil / 2 Violoncelles

Par DIX BRUCE. A collection, for fiddle, of over 200 great bluegrass, old time, country and gospel standards played by jammers and performers all over the world! Melodies are presented with standard notation, lyrics and chords. Learn to play songs written and recorded by the giants of traditional American music: Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Flatt and Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, The Osborne Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Doc Watson and many more. Also includes step-by-step instruction on how to transpose any song to any key plus tips on fiddling by co-author Gerald Jones! The two CDs include recordings of EVERY song in the book. / Niveau : Tous Niveaux / Bluegrass - Tune Book / Recueil / Violon

Connections for violin and piano are appealing contemporary pieces by Christopher Norton. They have been carefully edited (including bowing and fingering) as well as graded. As with Connections for piano the pieces cover a wide range of popular styles - including waltz rock Latin and swing. Students and their teachers will learn how to play the violin better while gaining valuable perspectives on a range of styles.

Par WILKINS JACK. This collection of jazz etudes with accompanying CD gives students a fun and effective way to learn to play jazz style blues lines. The CD tracks provide a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) to play along with, plus recordings of professional jazz musicians playing each etude. The recordings help to provide a model for the student's stylistic development, and an opportunity to play with a great band! Each of the 12 etudes provides a new challenge to master. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Jazz and Blues - Improvisation / Recueil / Violon

Individual or group learningAll of these pieces for young violinists in their earliest stages of learning can be performed as a solo or in unison with others. Some have an optional 2nd part and may also serve as ensemble material.Mixed ensemble optionWhilst written specifically for the instrument and addressing the challenges beginners would encounter a special section is included of four pieces which are 'key friendly' for beginners on most instruments and are therefore ideal pieces for mixed instrumental groups. These same four pieces appear in books for other instruments in the Debut series.For thePupilInstrumental parts with fun cartoons for inspirationA CD providing stimulating demonstration performances for listening as well as 'minus-one' accompaniments for playing along at homeCartoons can be DOWNLOADED FOR FREE for colouring inFor the TeacherSheet music for selected piano accompaniments can be DOWNLOADED FOR FREE - just follow the web link provided in the pupil's book!If preferred the accompaniments of all of the 12 pieces can be purchased in one printed and bound volume

Grade 1 Violin Pieces allows you to learn a diverse range of popular solo works that have all been carefully chosen with the specifications of the major exam boards in mind. This particular book is perfect forGrade 1 violinists including some classic tunes and contemporary pop hits. The included download card also gives you instant online access to full backing tracks for every song. This fantasticsongbook includes valuable supplementary repertoire for beginning Grade 1 violinists of any age. These particular Violin Pieces will aid with your technique and theoretical skills while alsoallowing you to play some incredible tunes that will help to enhance your musicality. Including such contemporary pop classics as Taylor Swift's 22 One Direction's Best Song Ever Adele's Make You Feel MyLove and Coldplay's Sky Full Of Stars  these familiar tunes will be fun to play for any violinist. Not only this but a big collection of timeless pop tunes are included such as TheBeatles' Yesterday Frank Sinatra's My Way and Elvis Presley's All Shook Up such familiar favourites allowing everyone to enjoy Grade 1 Violin! Each of the tunes features songbackground notes and brief performance guidance while at the beginning of the songbook is an introductory section featuring an invaluable fingering chart. With a fantastically diverse collection of oldand new pop songs some beautifully crisp engraving and helpful performance tips for each song this is the perfect songbook for Grade 1 violinists. It will help hone the techniques necessary for major examboards while enabling you to develop a versatile repertoire and have fun playing some familiar songs.