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With the Abracadabra series, pupils learn to play easily and effectively by playing tunes which are already known. Instrumental technique and ear training are encouraged by the use of tunes which pupil and teacher can sing.
Abracadabra Violin 1 contains over 60 tunes songs and tunes chosen by Peter Davey. Starting off with one-note pieces, new notes are introduced gradually.
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37293(AB3)
All the pieces from Abracadabra Violin Book 2 are contained in this book, arranged with simple piano accompaniments to give the young violinist extra musical support. Written for the pianist of average ability, it may be used both during lesson time and during practice at home.
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M060094149 (AB2)
Folk, baroque, jazz, classical and popular "lollipops" for intermediate players in one amazing collection. A former award-winner and examination syllabus favourite.
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Grade 6-7
The famous melody beautifully arranged for violin and piano.
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Edited by Carl Flesch
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am961037
Twelve selected tracks from The Corrs' hit albums, specially arranged for violin by Dermot Crehan, including lyrics where appropriate.
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Disney films are some of the most beautifully animated cartoons with rich scenes, wonderful characters and invaribly all accompanied by fantastic music which helps to tell the story! This collection contains twelve fabulous and well known Disney songs, all arranged for Solo Violin. The song list includes: I Just Can't Wait To Be King (The Lion King), Under The Sea (The Little Mermaid), You'll Be In My Heart (Tarzan) plus many more.
This edition includes a CD with specially recorded backing tracks of all the songs so you can play along as part of the orchestra!
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M060114120
Fast Forward For Violin is a book of 21 separate easy pieces designed for violin. It comes complete with a brilliant playalong CD as a helpful aid to the learning violinist. The music is written by Katherine and Hugh Colledge, short, easy pieces to follow and enjoy.
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Fiddle Time Joggers is a first book of very easy pieces for violin with open string pieces and tunes using the finger pattern 0-1-2-3-4. There are well-known tunes and original pieces from rock to calypso using simple slurs and a few dynamics. Notice-boards introduce new notes and rhythms and there are easy duets to play. The accompanying CD provides performances of all the pieces.
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Fiddle Time Runners is a second book of easy pieces for violin using finger patterns 0-12-3-4 and 0-1-2-34. Includes traditional tunes, familiar pieces and original material, plus plenty of duets. The ideal opportunity to develop an early repertoire of pieces that are great fun for any occasion. An accompanying CD features example performances and play-along tracks for all lessons.
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Fiddle Time is an exciting series for young violinists. The books are carefully paced and organized to build confidence, and include lots of lively original tunes, and entertaining illustrations.
Pieces using the finger pattern 01-2-34 plus low 2nd fingers and high 3rd fingers
2nd and 3rd position pieces
A range of bowing techniques
Original pieces and duets in a range of styles, plus well-known pieces
Pieces using modes, the chromatic and blues scales, and dominant 7ths
CD with performances and backing for all the pieces, with drumkit and bass for added colour
Straightforward piano accompaniments in a separate volume
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Fiddle Time Scales is filled with creative ideas to make learning scales and arpeggios easy and fun. There are two full pages for each scale and arpeggio including a fingering chart, a rhythm game, fun pieces for each key, and a range of puzzles and composition games.
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Fiddle Time is a great series for young violinists. Packed with lively original tunes, well-known pieces, and easy duets, the series is carefully paced and organized to build confidence every step of the way.
Fiddle Time Scales 2 imaginatively develops musicianship skills, violin technique and musical crativity through scales and arpeggios. You'll find:
major and minor sclaes and arpeggios, plus dominant 7ths, chromatics, pentatonics, Blues scales, and modes
effective technical exercises for both right and left hand, including spiccato and 2nd and 3rd position
duets and solos, some with chord symbols for keyboard or guitar accompaniment
crative ideas to encourage composition, improvising, and question and answer activities
practical ideas for aural training and theory
an ideal companion volume to Fiddle Time Sprinters
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Seven fun pieces in pop, rock and jazz styles for young players with basic to moderate ability. Developing the immensely popular format of Stringpops 1&2, 'Green Stringpops' works equally well with almost any combination of strings and piano, and is ideal for either class or individual teaching.
Loveable catchy tunes and rhythms feature alongside techniques such as double stopping and chromaticism. Basic position changes and new key-signatures are introduced in a carefully worked-out scheme.
Each piece is accompanied by a thought-provoking statement on a major environmental issue.
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Gypsy Jazz is an invitation to explore new musical horizons and discover the fascinating world of folk culture - from Russian and Greek dances to Bulgarian folk songs and Celtic lilts! With simple Piano accompaniments, this is a delightful collection of fresh repertoire for the elementary Violinist.
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Play-along with the best-known selections from the first five movies in the Harry Potter series! String books include a play-along CD with a backing and performance track for each title as well as a pull-out piano part.
Approximately Grades 2 -3.
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516637
Paul Harris's brilliant series of workbooks uses 'finger fitness' exercises, scale arpeggio 'key' pieces, and simple improvisations to help you play scales and arpeggios with real confidence, as well as promoting a solid technical basis.
This invaluable resource for students, 'Improve your Scales!' Violin Grades 1-2 covers all the keys and ranges required for the exam syllabus, helping students pick up those valuable extra marks in exams. This book also prints in full the complete scale arpeggios for the relevant grade.
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513859
Improve Your Sight-Reading Violin is a step by step book which helps the player to build up a complete picture of each piece. How this is done is by firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific problems then by the study of a prepared piece for the learning student to answer. This then finally leads on to the real unprepared sight-reading test itself. This workbook is specifically intended to help over come sight-reading problems for violinists working for the Grade 1 Examination.
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M0600108129
Eleven great characterful pieces in styles from all over the globe, written especially for Violin. Commencing with a boisterous Cajun stomp and cruising through diverse styles from China to Wales to Jamiaica and climaxes with an elegant Viennese Polka! This exciting and entertaining romp through world music also contains an accompaniment CD with backing tracks for every piece.
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innovations to suit a new generation of musicians.
A New Tune A Day features the same logical, gentle pace and keen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Clear explanatory diagrams and photographs help guide you through the lessons and achieve the very best in tone, technique and posture. The selection of music is fresh and exciting, including duets and rounds to inspire the student and ensure that those vital practice hours are never boring!
The book includes:
Advice on your instrument and the equipment you will need
Instructions for effective technique and comfortable playing
Explanatory pages on reading and understanding music
Tests to check your own progress and comprehension
The accompanying audio CD features a virtuoso performance and backing track for each pieces, as well as recorded examples to support the lessons. Furthermore, an edition of this book is available for Cello (BM11407), creating an ideal opportunity for duets.
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Miles Krassen has gathered and re-edited more than 900 tunes, bringing up to date Capt. Francis O'Neill's famed collection of Irish dance music, airs, jigs, reels, hornpipes, and marches.
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M060087981
Over fifty easy graded pieces in attractive contrasting styles from the world's favourite string teacher Sheila Nelson . Following on from Right from the Start, these collections include traditional melodies, tunes from the classical repertoire and original, fun pieces.
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These exercises are suitable for class or individual use. The position changes in the book are from 1st to 3rd and vice versa and are designed so that students may learn the correct method of shifting from one position to another.
When the various finger changes have been mastered the same technique may be applied to all other position changes in which the left hand moves up or down the neck of the violin. The melodies are edited in order that pupils may improve their musicianship by observing tempi, expression marks, and phrasing. Phrases are punctuated by means of commas or rests.
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M060039294
Twenty very elementary pieces for young players written and arranged by the world's favourite string teacher Sheila Nelson. Note reading is introduced one finger at a time, building up finger pattern 0-1-23-4 (semitone space between 2nd and 3rd fingers) - the only finger pattern used in this book. A number of rhythmic bowing patterns, set out at the beginning of the book may be practised on any of the earlier tunes once they have been memorised. The rhythms are assimilated by the pupil with the aid of strongly rhythmic, easily memorable words. All the tunes can be sung to the verses provided, in order to develop a secure sense of rhythm and pitch. Pupils learn right from the start to move freely from string to string, to play with confidence and to pay close attention to pitch.
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514235
A monster guide to scale practice aimed at young violinists of grades 1-2 in standard. Each scale/arpeggio is accompanied by a Dinosaur Footprint Map, which indicates finger pattern, with lots of handy tips including standard rhythmic variants. Each scale also has a special solo piece in the same key, using the scale and arpeggio patterns, so that young players can understand the importance of scale practice and how it relates to successful performance. Delightfully illustrated with dinosaur cartoons, Scaley Monsters is guaranteed to take the boredom out of scale practice.
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Boe003513
An excellent set of bowing exercises that will help all violinists to develop their bowing styles, speed, control and rhythms.
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Am979693
Never before has there been an easier way to master the basics of music whilst having a great time playing your instrument. This complete multimedia package provides you with a total learning system. It's easy to use and takes you from the basics of holding and tuning the violin to mastering advanced playing techniques.
In this great pack you get
A complete violin tutor method and tunebook with nearly 40 great melodies
2 great CDs to demonstrate and help you practise all of the exercises and tunes in Part 1 and Part 2
A playalong CD with recorded accompaniments for all of the melodies in the tunebook
A fully indexed DVD with all the lessons in the book taught by a professional violin teacher.
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M060113345
Waggon Wheels and Stepping Stones have long been the repertoire choice of string teachers. The violin books from this classic series are now being issued with accompanying CD backings at a new great value price!
A collection of pieces for beginner violinists. By gradually introducing new ideas and giving several examples to illustrate each point, the student has the opportunity to consolidate newly acquired skills and build a firm foundation for future learning.
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An all-time best seller, the Belwin String Builder is a string class method in three parts in which Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass play together throughout. Each book however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction.
The material in the book is graded realistically so that only the minimum of explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technique and a strong bow arm.
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This exciting series by the authors of Fiddle Time, Viola Time, and Cello Time provides great new ensemble material for all string groups, whatever their size. The fun and characterful pieces are each scored in either two or three parts, for any combination of violin, viola, and cello; a double bass part is also provided. The flexible scoring means that pieces can be played by any number of players, from one instrument and piano to a full string orchestra, with all combinations in between. An accompanying CD features performances and backings for all the pieces. Topped off with witty illustrations, String Time is a must-have for all those looking for imaginative and enjoyable ensemble repertoire. The teacher's pack includes full score, piano score, notes on the pieces, and CD with full performances and backings for all pieces.
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Fun pieces for Beginner Strings
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Strings in Step is an invaluable resource for both group and individual tuition. Violin, viola, and cello pupils can enjoy learning together as the exercises and pieces are compatible for all three instruments. The books have a clear structure, and include a wide range of repertoire (all specifically designed to be played in mixed groups), plus a wealth of additional material to help reinforce progress.
Book 1 (also available for viola and cello) includes a CD featuring performances of all the pieces and exercises with piano
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M060039355
Stringsongs develop the reading skills begun in Tetratunes, by the use of singing and part-playing, without requiring the more advanced keys or position work. The main aims are developing musicianship, the use of basic bowing skills for interpretation, accurate pitching based on singing and well-understood scales, and the ability to listen to a contrasting part.
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Superstart is a break-through for beginner violinists, full of exciting music and fun activities from the very first lesson to inspire and stimulate pupils and teachers.
Mary Cohen is one of Britain’s leading string teachers and this new edition is a distillation of her many years of teaching and research - a core method now in one book.
Complete violin technique is introduced from the start, providing a solid foundation and taking the player up to grade one level. Carefully structured, each unit covers a clear technical point through expertly written pieces, providing the student with a true
musical experience at each tiny step.
Mary takes an imaginative child-orientated approach throughout, encouraging interaction and the exploration of new sound worlds through a superb variety of music. The accompanying CD provides all the piano accompaniments, with unique cue entries to help beginners get started.
For extra flexibility, most of the pieces in the violin, viola and cello book are compatible, making this a great resource for individual or group teaching.
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Superstart is a break-through for beginner violinists, full of exciting music and fun activities from the very first lesson to inspire and stimulate pupils and teachers. Mary Cohen is one of Britain’s leading string teachers and this new edition is a distillation of her many years of teaching and research - a core method now in one book.
This book of piano accompaniments and violin duet lines is an excellent resource for lesson times or performance enabling teachers or friends and family to accompany students. Playing with accompaniment encourages good ensemble skills and really brings the pieces to life.
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This collection of nineteen original, imaginative studies for solo violin has been specially designed for young players.
Each piece concentrates on one or two aspects of technique, and the whole set covers a wide range of left and right hand skills, including spiccato bowing, string crossing. Moto perpetuo, cantabile, and easy double stops.
Teachers and pupils will find this valuable yet light hearted collection both enjoyable and stimulating.
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Revised edition features:
New engravings in a 9" x 12" format
New editing of pieces, including bowings and fingerings
16 additional pages
Additional exercises, some from Dr. Suzuki, plus additional insight and suggestions for teachers
Glossary of terms in English, French, German and Spanish
Musical notation guide
Fingerboard position
New photos
CD features new recordings by Bill Preucil, Jr and piano accompaniments recorded without the violin part.
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For everyone who wants to play strings. Team Strings is ideal for individual, group or class tuition.
Allows violin and viola, or cello and bass to be taught in the same lesson; integrates with Team Brass, Team Woodwind, Team Recorder and Team Percussion to provide mixed instrumental ensembles; contains carefully graded music in a wide variety of styles, from Baroque and Classical to Folk, Film and Jazz; develops instrument-related aural skills, improvisation and composition; offers helpful notes for the teacher, together with piano accompaniments, ensemble scores and parts for wind, brass and percussion.
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Fourteen original, imaginative studies for solo violin, designed to lead on from elementary studies for younger players to those of Mazas and Kreutzer. Each piece concentrates on one or two aspects of technique, and the whole set covers a wide range of left and right hand skills including spiccato bowing, string-crossing, moto perpetuo, cantabile and easy double-stopping.
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M060039379
String teaching materials from the world's favourite string teacher Sheila Nelson. Tetratunes allows young players to learn note reading in blocks of four step-wise notes on each string. This system develops physical skills slightly ahead of note-reading.
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PM234106R
A highly flexible series of books designed to encourage young people to play together in various combinations of numbers and instruments, perfect for group tuition. Book 1 offers 19 easy-intermediate trios using familiar melodies arranged in classical, folk and jazz styles, including Country Garden, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Mexican Hat Dance, Sailor's Hornpipe. This collection can be used for solo, duet or trio playing, and can also be used with matching arrangements of the same material in Book 1 for Brass, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute. An optional piano accompaniment book is available.
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Gen2346 PM234626R
Here are 19 easy-intermediate arrangements of familiar melodies in classical, folk and jazz styles. Each tune is presented as a trio, but these ingenious arrangements work equally well as solos or duets - with or without accompaniment. You can even invite other instrumentalists to play along using the Flute, Saxophone, Brass and Brass editions in Book 2 of this series.
This highly flexible series of coordinated instrumental books has been designed to give young people the chance to play together in various combinations of numbers and instruments.
Perfect for one, two or three violins - with or without accompaniment
May also be used with matching arrangements in Book 2 editions of this series for Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Brass
Optional Piano Accompaniment book with guitar chord symbols available
Ideal for individual or classroom use
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Gen2349 PM234946
Medium ability violin trios, ideal for end of term concerts and for use in group tuition. Includes well known melodies in a range of styles, from classical, folk and jazz. Editor James Power.
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Gen2352 PM235266R
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.
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Gen2355 PM235586R
Here are 27 easy-intermediate arrangements of familiar melodies in classical, folk, and jazz styles. Each tune is presented as a trio, but these arrangement work equally well as solos or duets.
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A Tuneful Introduction To The Third Position does not deal with the changing of position of the Left Hand. The only movement is the initial one from First to Third Position. Once this has been achieved, the hand remains in place throughout each melody. Students should remember to keep the thumb opposite the forefinger when the hand is in Third Position.
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Pictured with Piano Accompaniment
A selection of very first pieces for the beginner Violinist with Piano accompaniment. With this fantastic book, even the newest beginner can make music from the very first lessons. The underlying approach is 'learn as you play' and a carefully devised groundplan of technical development makes it a manual in disguise, a tutor without text!
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Violin Primer Book by Jim Tolles (companion book to the video) shows the beginner all the techniques necessary to get started on the violin. Includes many illustrations showing how to hold the bow and violin, and many exercises to develop good bowing technique and learning how to play in tune. The easy to follow step by step instruction makes this the perfect book for school or group instruction. Songs on the audio CD include Alphabet Song, Mary Had A Little Lamb, Go Tell Aunt Rhody, Sunday Waltz, Jenny Pluck Pears, When The Saints Go Marching In, Red River Valley, Sweet on Violin, and Seagulls & Seals.
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M060113352
Katherine and Hugh Colledge present a collection of 26 brilliant little pieces for the elementary Violin student, complete with a CD of accompaniments. The pieces are designed to help with playing scales, slurs, jumping melodies, quick quavers and many more fundamental Violin techniques. The backing tracks will make performing the pieces lots of fun, and provide valuable early experience of playing accompanied. An ideal choice for every young Violin beginner!
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Ue31568
Similar cover to Clarinet version pictured here.
for Violin (Guitar/ Keyboard ad.lib.)
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Ue31559
Similar cover to Flute version pictured here.
for Violin (Guitar/Keyboard ad lib.)
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This book is a direct continuation of book one, helping young instrumentalists to enjoy making music together. As with book one the violin parts are all in first position and the piano parts are interesting without making unreasonable technical demands. The pieces in this book are longer and a little more advanced than those in book one and they are arranged in approximate chronological order
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