Smith Melanie - Beginner Violin Theory For Children, Book 3 - Violin

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Children Number of pages : 134 Book 2 in the Melanie Smith violin theory series introduces students to new music and theory concepts which are fundamental in developing a deeper understanding of the violin. Book 2 will begin by covering the theory involving the ranges of notes for the violin and then moves into specific theory concepts such as note and rest values and time signatures. The final section of Book 2 focuses on musical terms and includes a comprehensive review of all instructional concepts covered in the book.

Beginning level. Book 3 in the Beginner Violin Theory for Children series is an engaging resource that allows students to develop a deeper understanding of important theory concepts. Key signatures enharmonic diatonic andchromatic semitones whole tones major scales musical terms and symbols plus how to write music are all covered in this workbook. Unique to this book are detailed fill-in-the-blank diagrams of each major scale played on theviolin. These diagrams allow students to visualize their scale and its theoretical structure in an easy-to-understand format. With this book there will be no complaints about theory homework.

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.