Folk Tunes of Malaysia for Violin Beginners combines the folk tunes of the various cultural groups in Malaysia with Ivan Galamian s principles of learning the violin. It consists of 15 Malaysian tunes carefully chosen and arranged for violin and piano.Short stories and simple illustrations enhance the violin player s knowledge interest and appreciation of the rich multi-cultural heritage of Malaysia. It is hoped that the beautiful and vibrant folk songs in this book will motivate violin beginner s to continue mastering the techniques of the violin and explore knowledge on Malaysia s rich multicultural heritage.This volume contains the pianoaccompaniment only.