Winner of the Music Industries Association Best Education Publication in 2011. Violin Globetrotters brings together 12 toe-tapping original tunes in styles from around the world - from Arabic to Chinese and from klezmer to the Argentinian tango - for the budding violinist. This unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions with supporting background information and backing tracks that capture each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation every piece includes tailored warm-ups and stylistic tips from the author. With options for violin or piano accompaniment and an inspirational CD ViolinGlobetrotters is the ultimate resource for aspiring violinists looking to go travellin' ... 12 fun pieces in styles from around the world Suitable for young violinists everywhere Range of styles including bossa nova klezmer blues Cajun Greek and West African Fascinating background information and tailored warm-ups for every piece Includes violin accompaniments for a teacher or more experienced pupil and piano accompaniments with guitar chords CD with performances and backings for every piece recorded by renowned world-music performers Contents: Dublin Time (jig Ireland) Stoppin' off in Louisiana (Cajun USA) Relaxing in Rio (bossa nova Brazil) Dancing in Odessa (klezmer Eastern Europe) Shanghai Rickshaw Ride (pentatonic China) Acropolis Dance (rebetico Greece) Tango in San Telmo (tango Argentina) Iguazu Rapids (chamamé Argentina) Cairo Cradle Song (Arabic lullaby Egypt) 'Hole in my Shoe' Blues (blues USA) Bulgarian Gallop (Bulgaria) African Jamboree (West Africa)

Building on the success of the Cello Time series Cello Time Starters provides the best possible foundation for the budding string player. Carefully paced to suit young learners the book supports players through the important early stages step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow through basic notation to pieces using the 1st 2nd and 3rd fingers. Packed with quizzes games and songs as well as colour illustrations to demonstrate each stage Cello Time Starters also includes a CD of performances and backing tracks to encourage and enhance progress throughout.The Starters books provide a thoroughpedagogical approach that supports the early years of learning up until the end of Joggers and the Starters and Joggers books work well when used in conjunction.