The Ultimate Beginner Series has helped many aspiring musicians take their first step toward experiencing the fun of playing music. Now you can experience both volume 1 and 2 together for the first time on DVD! This disc isperfect for beginning students for students who are changing to another instrument or as a refresher for player returning to the instrument after many years. You will learn about Care and Maintenance Posture and HandPositioning Simple Bowing and Plucking Techniques Basic Finger Patterns For Major Scales. Special features include: Getting To Know The Instrument Feature; Beginning Music Theory Interactive; Printable Reference Materials.

A comprehensive musicianship String method.About The Book:Unique chapter layout provides a goal-orientated format organised by school quarter.4 full-page assessments include:- Critical Listening- Playing By Ear- Theory and Terminology- Composing Arranging and Improvisation- Performance- Advanced Bow StudiesWealth of classical and world music.8 arrangements and original compositions for String Orchestra.Duets rounds and a solo with Piano accompaniment.Play-along accompaniments feature demo and performance tracks with professionalmusicians.Featured in SmartMusic.Correlates with science and world history.Fully integrated with the National Standards for Music Education.Video tutorials with master teachers and students. About The Accompaniment Tracks:Each track includes a demo version with professional musicians followed by accompaniment only.Outstanding accompaniments explore a wide variety of musical styles to make practice exciting and fun.Play classical and world melodies with characteristic accompaniments that include:Full OrchestraRockLatinJazzFunkCountryElectronicWorld MusicMedia Options:DVD Features:Video tutorialsAccompaniments for the entire bookAbility to transfer MP3 files to a computer or portable deviceOnline Features:Stream or download all accompaniments at no chargeStream all video tutorials at no charge