Jacquelyn Dillon James Kjelland: Strictly Strings Book 1: Double Bass:

An easy-to-teach straight forward string method from three renowned pedagogues. A unique letter-note style of music notation is utilized which ensures a smooth transition from rote to note reading. Students are quickly introduced to ensemble playing and play a wide variety of fun-to play melodies keys and modes. Strictly Strings features a carefully prepared lesson sequence which develops all players' abilities equally.

This easy-to-teach straightforward string method is designed to promote success in beginning string players through the joy of ensemble playing. A unique letter-note style of music notation ensures a smooth and successful transition to note reading. Students are introduced to ensemble playing with a wide variety of fun-to-play selections draw from international folk songs famous classical melodies familiar symphonic themes and new original compositions. Strictly Strings features a carefully prepared lesson sequence which effectively develops each player's abilities.This is the Violin book 2 which progresses from the skills and techniques covered inbook 1.