Strings in Step Violin Book 2

Accompaniment-The Tricks To Tunes series is designed for teaching mixed string instruments in groups. It is a systematic program developed over many years from many years experience teaching strings in schools. The tutors are aimed at the primary and lower secondary school age group but are also suitable for older beginners.The children learn ‘tricks’ for their fingers or bows which are fun when done in a group. Reading skills are developed at the same time.Each page represents a small step in musical and technical development based on reading music from the very first lessons. Theory homework is included at the end of most sections providing the complete theoryrequired as children progress.The tutors for each instrument are identical in content except where differences are required to accommodate the different instruments.Books 1 and 2 of the series are each intended to cover one year of group tuition based on a school year of 40 weeks. Book 3 provides material for two years. Progress will vary according to the age of the children the size of the group and the extent of their previous musical experience.Additional repertoire at the end of the books provides: extension work for pupils who reach the end of the book before the rest of the group additional work for those who want it and end of year concert pieces. These brilliant tutors make playing music fun as it should be!The Accompaniment Books contain piano parts that are simple enough to allow parents or siblings with some musical skills to play. For many of the simple pieces the right hand piano part is suitable as a violin accompaniment.These are great resource books for ensemble work. Many tunes are arranged for duets trios or quartets and allow more advanced pupils to play along with beginners. Accompaniment Book Three has harmony parts that span the range of ability from beginner to able fourth year player.Books One and Two contain over a dozen games that provide variation for the class

The Tricks To Tunes series is designed for teaching mixed string instruments in groups. It is a systematic program developed over many years from many years experience teaching strings in schools. The tutors are aimed at the primary and lower secondary school age group but are also suitable for older beginners.The children learn ‘tricks’ for their fingers or bows which are fun when done in a group. Reading skills are developed at the same time.Each page represents a small step in musical and technical development based on reading music from the very first lessons. Theory homework is included at the end of most sections providing the complete theoryrequired as children progress.The tutors for each instrument are identical in content except where differences are required to accommodate the different instruments.Books 1 and 2 of the series are each intended to cover one year of group tuition based on a school year of 40 weeks. Book 3 provides material for two years. Progress will vary according to the age of the children the size of the group and the extent of their previous musical experience.Additional repertoire at the end of the books provides: extension work for pupils who reach the end of the book before the rest of the group additional work for those who want it and end of year concert pieces. These brilliant tutors make playing music fun as it should be!

The Tricks To Tunes series is designed for teaching mixed string instruments in groups. It is a systematic program developed over many years from many years experience teaching strings in schools. The tutors are aimed at the primary and lower secondary school age group but are also suitable for older beginners.The children learn ‘tricks’ for their fingers or bows which are fun when done in a group. Reading skills are developed at the same time.Each page represents a small step in musical and technical development based on reading music from the very first lessons. Theory homework is included at the end of most sections providing the complete theoryrequired as children progress.The tutors for each instrument are identical in content except where differences are required to accommodate the different instruments.Books 1 and 2 of the series are each intended to cover one year of group tuition based on a school year of 40 weeks. Book 3 provides material for two years. Progress will vary according to the age of the children the size of the group and the extent of their previous musical experience.Additional repertoire at the end of the books provides: extension work for pupils who reach the end of the book before the rest of the group additional work for those who want it and end of year concert pieces. These brilliant tutors make playing music fun as it should be!

Now in a third edition Abracadabra Violin has a fresh and contemporary new look and is the perfect book for pupil and teacher.This title offers an identical selection of repertoire to the other books in the Abracadabra Strings series so they can be used in any combination for group or whole class lessons and mixed ensemble performances. Used alone they remain ideal for individual tuition.With tunes you know and want to play carefully graded in 20 learning steps this new edition of the popular tutor also includes duets trios and teacher's parts. Clear fingering and bowing diagrams and concise theory explanations help to teach the fundamentalsof the instrument and each new technical aspect is reinforced by several pieces using that particular technique.Abracadabra Violin now also includes two CDs of performance and backing tracks featuring selected orchestral backings.

The ideal method to gain confidence and develop you very first Violin repertoire. Strings In Step is packed with exercises and short pieces that offer an interesting and fun way of learning your first Violin pieces. The book is complete with a CD featuring performances of all examples with piano accompaniments and some additional backing.

41 pieces including tangos, milongas, chamames, zambas and chacareras Ausgabe mit CD - CD - violin - English - German - French A beautiful and wide-ranging collection of 41 great tunes from all over Argentina. This collection features tangos, milongas, chamamés, chacareras, zambas and gatos as well as earlier styles and new compositions. Many pieces are presented as duets and there is the opportunity for the solo violinist to play along with the guitar or bandoneón and second violin accompaniment on the MP3 backing tracks. Summaries of the individual tunes and detailed notes on the music of Argentina enable you to get the best out of this exciting and colourful music. A CD of all pieces played by Ros Stephen accompanies the publication, which is suitable for grade 3 and above. MP3 play-along tracks can be downloaded from the Schott Music website. ?I would recommend this volume to anyone interested in exploring traditional music.? (Sarah Kekus (Chair National Association of Music Educators [NAME] 2010-11) ?This is a really appealing book, and great value for money.? (The Strad) ?Additionally, all pieces are expertly played by violinist Stephen. Her extensive notes on the different styles and tunes enable one to get the best out of this colourful and exciting music.? (Australian Strings Association Journal, Stringendo) Contenu - Por Una Cabeza - El Choclo - El Entrerriano - Comme Il Faut - El Marne - Retintin - Hasta El Dia Del Regresso - El Petirrojo - El Portenito - Milonga Rulito - Milonga Pampeana - Suerte Negra - Mas O Menos - Belgique - La Alabanza - El Rio Dulce - El Violin Del Gaucho - Chacarerea De Nuestros Adios - La Flor Del Chanar - La Pollana - Aguara Pope - Maria Pecuri - Chammame del Jacaranda - Naipi y Taroba - El Urutau - El Coati - Manchay Puito - Gato Cordobes - Gato Correntino - Los Amores - Viva Jujuy - El Cuando - La Arunguita - El Palito - El Escondido - La Remesura - Zamba de Vargas - Amame Mucho - La Familiar - Cuando La Luna Nace - La Gallina Alegre

Jan Dobbins is a former Music Adviser and Head of an LEA Instrumental Music Service. Now she divides her time between delivering professional development courses teaching string players exploring music with children aged 3-11 composing instrumental music and writing songs.

A comprehensive string method arranged for individual or class participation parts for violin viola cello string bass piano accompaniment and full conductor's score. Topics include: Step-by-step tuningprocess Bowing styles Theory Technique Shifting for cello and string bass Major/Minor/Chromatic scales Etudes Solos/Ensembles Vibrato strengthening exercises Detailed photographs and diagramsSpecial score supplement: Detailed classroom tuning procedures Daily record Guide for teaching dynamics Mid-year motivation articles Vibrato guidelines Bibliography sketches

The comprehensive string method that covers it all! A successful ensemble string method series for classroom or individual study. Provides the beginning string player with a solid foundation in all aspects of string playing withan emphasis on rhythmic strength. Topics include: Step-by-step tuning process Bowing styles Theory Technique Shifting for cello and string bass Major/Minor/Chromatic scales EtudesSolos/Ensembles Vibrato strengthening exercises Detailed photographs and diagrams Special score supplement: Detailed classroom tuning procedures Daily record Guide for teaching dynamics Mid-yearmotivation articles Vibrato guidelines Bibliography sketches