ISBN 9781609743437. Designed to help people master all 24 major and minor scales. In this book, first, all the violin scales are re-organized to be more simple, practical, and easy to learn. Then all the fingerings of the single-stop scales are classified into only a few basic patterns. When practicing, violinists can study these fingering patterns first and then use them to play all 24 scales easily. Finally, all the fingerings of the double-stop scales are also re-edited to make them as simple as possible. With this approach, the process of learning violin scales is much easier than before.

ISBN 9781619112025. Aerobics and Warm-Ups for Fiddlers and Violinists is not for the sophisticated violinist with years of classical training. It has been created especially for the more casual player who is sincerely interested in getting maximum benefit from a minimum of effort. Aerobics and Warm-Ups for Fiddlers and Violinists helps to fill this need for technical studies applicable to both the worlds of classical violin and fiddling. I first tested these scales and exercises on myself for six months, faithfully using them for about 20 minutes as warm-ups to my daily practice. I was rewarded with a definite improvement in my technique. I was actually surprised to see my dexterity grow as I charted my metronomic progress on a calendar. I remember thinking, "I will never be able to play faster than this." But then a couple of weeks later I would indeed climb a notch higher! Through the years I have used these exercises in countless fiddle workshops and with private students. The letters of thanks and positive feedback from students who were thrilled with improved fiddle technique have brought me great satisfaction. I sincerely believe that these exercises, when faithfully practiced, will help violinists improve their playing skills. The exercises will help develop and strengthen muscles used for finger dexterity, clarity of notes, tone, bowing-arm control, intonation, double stops and a flexible bowing arm wrist. Companion free Audio Tracks available online.

ISBN 9781610657471. This text presents beginning violin technique and basic music reading fundamentals, with an emphasis on the use of melodies and classical pieces to teach each new concept. The 28 lessons include basic technique and reading skills, scales in the keys of A, D, G, and C as well as bowing techniques such as dynamic contrast, slurs, accents, and staccato bowing. There are 47 melodies presented including works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart and other classical composers. The companion audio features all of the exercises and pieces recorded with solo violin and piano accompaniment. Audio and video downloads available online.

ISBN 9781610657488. Ce texte presente la technique de base du violon et les bases de la lecture de musique, en mettant laaccent sur lautilisation de melodies et de pieces classiques pour enseigner chaque nouveau concept. Les 28 lecons comprennent des techniques de base et des competences en lecture, des echelles dans les touches A, D, G et C ainsi que des techniques d'arc telles que le contraste dynamique, les liaisons, les accents et l'arc staccato. 47 melodies sont presentees, notamment des Auvres de Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Haendel, Mozart et daautres compositeurs classiques. L'audio en ligne presente tous les exercices et pieces enregistres avec accompagnement de violon solo et de piano.* Utilise des melodies et des morceaux pour introduire la technique et les principes fondamentaux.* Inclut les echelles en A, D, G et C; les insultes, les accents et le staccato en s'inclinant.* 47 melodies, y compris des Auvres de Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart et plus.* L'audio en ligne contient tous les exercices et toutes les pieces This text presents beginning violin technique and basic music-reading fundamentals, with an emphasis on the use of melodies and classical pieces to teach each new concept. The 28 lessons include basic technique and reading skills, scales in the keys of A, D, G, and C as well as bowing techniques such as dynamic contrast, slurs, accents, and staccato bowing. There are 47 melodies presented including works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart and other classical composers. The online audio features all of the exercises and pieces recorded with solo violin and piano accompaniment. * Uses melodies and pieces to introduce technique and fundamentals.* Includes scales in A, D, G, and C; slurs, accents,and staccato bowing.* 47 melodies, including works by Bach, Beethoven,Brahms, Mozart, and more.* Online audio contains all exercises and pieces.

ISBN 9781609749071. Designed for beginning fiddle students, these 36 lessons present basic techniques by applying them to fiddle tunes. Reading music is unnecessary, as the lessons are explained step by step, and fingerings are given for every note. Each version builds on the previous one and helps students to create their own arrangements. Includes an audio download available online. Forty-eight songs from the book are on the audio download.The online video is designed to complement the first 17 lessons of the You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling text. Covers tuning, holding the fiddle and bow, left-hand position, basic A, D, and G scales, shuffle bowing, slurs, double stops, and many tunes, including Liza Jane, Shortening Bread, Going to Boston, and Bile Them Cabbage Down.