This book is designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the violin at a level that is attainable and challenging yet fun for young children. It is intended to build confidence and solidify the relationshipbetween theory and playing. Children will enjoy the drawing and coloring activities in the book while developing the fundamentals of violin theory at the same time. The book can be used to teach beginners the basics of theory oreven to refresh musicians who might need a small review of violin theory. No matter who uses this book it will give a strong foundation to violin theory and through this understanding will foster a greater love of playing.Concepts covered in this book include: learning the parts of the violin; learning about line and space notes; learning musical symbols; and how to draw music.

The perfect book for pupil and teacher songs and tunes you will know and want to play carefully graded to cover each aspect of technique for the beginner.

Methode Progressive-With a strong commitment to education Viola player Valérie Bime-Apparailly (born in 1962 in Bordeaux) has written many beginner methods for string instruments to universal acclaim. The first volume of the method Je Débute Le Violon aimed at children aged between 5 and 12 met with such success among budding musicians and their teachers alike it simply had to be extended. That has now been taken care of with the publication of Volume 2 which addresses basic instrumental technique – still in first position. Aiming to combine precision with the pleasure of playing the author starts each lesson witha short sequence of exercises so that pupils can then fully concentrate on the pieces that follow. The theoretical explanations are expressed in very simple terms and are embellished with sketches that make them even clearer. The album comes with a playback CD of the collection’s pieces. An eclectic and straightforward method.   Please note that you can only purchase this item with the CD accompaniment (HA09757) - sold separately.

Fifteen festive hits and traditional carols in easy melody line arrangements by Paul Honey with specially recorded backing tracks. Junior Guest Spot is ideal for beginners and young performers with short easy arrangements insimple keys simplified rhythms and audible clicks on the backing tracks to cue you into each song. Includes Frosty The Snowman Winter Wonderland Merry Xmas Everybody and Jingle Bells.

Livre de l'élève volume 1 (facile)-Petit Violon Voyage Au Pays Des Comptines?by Isabelle Dupont and Jean-Pierre Wallez is the first volume of a series for young violinists. Easy to play and with many illustrations this book can be used by children from 3 years old. Really pedagogic it introduces young children to all aspects of the Violin including the different physical parts of the instrument the basics of the theory such as scales the different note. Being very attractive and colourful this method is a must-have for future young violinists. Note: this book is written in French. Isabelle Dupont andJean-Pierre Wallez are both professional violinists. Isabelle Dupont has used her experience working with young children in nursery and primary school.

30 petites pièces mélodiques et rythmiques p violon/ 30 Short Melodic and Rhythmic Pieces For Violin-Val?rie Bime-Apparailly’s My First Studies To Play Together for Violin. Published by the Editions Leduc Val?rie Bime-Apparailly’s instrumental beginner books – such as ‘Je d?bute le violon’ and ‘Mes premi?res doubles cordes en chansons’ – have enjoyed overwhelming popularity since the day they were published. This excellent educator here turns her attention to the delicate matter of studies: how can these pieces be made less tedious for young violinists? With a crisp clear design enhanced by drawings and carefully crafted explanatory notes the MyFirst Studies To Play Together collection for Violin takes away the dreariness of these pieces giving them beyond their technical importance a musical charm that appeals to 2nd and 3rd year students. The adaptation of the Marche en rondeau which opens Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s ‘Te Deum’ allows players to discover the subtleties of the dal segno; the author also reminds us that this tune gained fame as the Eurovision credits song. These pieces some of which are original some of which borrow from the classical repertoire (Mozart Spohr Beethoven) or from works of great teachers like Charles de B?riot and Fr?d?ric Berr familiarise violinists with musical concepts as basic as syncopation or bowing indications without sacrificing the pleasure of playing music.

Ten popular TV themes for violin in easy melody line arrangements by Simon Lesley. The CD enables you to hear full performance versions of the works featured in the book and then enables you to perform solo with the recordedaccompaniment. Features themes ideal for young performers including 'Sesame Street' 'The Wombling Song' and the Pokemon theme.

for Violin and Piano-The Young Violinist's Repertoire Book 4 has to be the ideal introduction to the literature of the Violin. Arranged progressively it takes the young player from the very early stages to an intermediate standard. In four books music is brought together from all over Europe and from all periods. Altogether they provide an invaluable source of material and make up an attractive library of simple classics for the learner violinist. This particular part of the series uses first and third positions throughout.

17 Easy violin pieces for the first year-Ideal for starting violin players and includes a playalong CD.

?Bärenreiter?s Easy Concertos? a new series of most-played concerts for violinists that want to perform for an audience for their first time. The collection opens with pieces by Rieding Seitz and Vivaldi odds-on favourites

Thirty easy trios for violin using familiar melodies arranged in classical folk and jazz styles. This book can be used with matching arrangements of the same material in Junior Book A- Flute Clarinet Saxophone Brass. An Optional Piano Accompaniment book with guitar chords is available- PM221765R

for Violin and Piano-The Young Violinist's Repertoire Book 1 is an excellent introduction to the literature of the violin which has been selected and edited by Paul de Keyser and Fanny Waterman. Especially for the young player the pieces are progressively arranged from the earliest stages to intermediate standard. Every piece is for the first position and has a piano accompaniment.The solo violin part is also included on a separate insert.

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