ISBN 9781609749538. Teacher and recording artist Craig Duncan has penned yet another excellent solo collection for the violin student. These solos are well within the capabilities of the beginning violin student playing in first position. The compositions feature works by Bartok, Purcell, Haydn, von Gluck, Handel, Telemann, Corelli, Kabalevsky, Beethoven, Mozart, C.P.E. Bach, J.S. Bach, and Dandrieu. Keyboard accompaniment is included. These pieces are excellent for recitals or contests, and can be used to teach important techniques.

ISBN 9781610650359. This valuable supplement has been written to present essential scales and scale studies for the beginning student. The scales are presented in various rhythms and patterns, including arpeggios. All of the various patterns presented can be used with each scale. The fingerings included present viable ways to approach the scales, but other fingerings can be explored. Various rhythms and bowings may also be applied to practicing the scales. All major scales are presented in two and three octave patterns. All minor scales are presented in three octave patterns. Chromatic scales of two and three octaves are also included. These scales can form an important part of any violin student's practice.

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 9781619119543.

This book presents 50 traditional fiddle tunes in a variety of styles. The material includes Irish jigs, reels and hornpipes, Scottish tunes and airs, and tunes from the United States and Canada. Many of the tunes include the melody in standard notation, followed by a variation which includes common ways of playing the tune. Each of the tunes includes the fiddle melody with guitar accompaniment. Accompanying recordings performed at medium-slow tempos assist in learning and practicing. Includes access to online audio.