This is the newly revised sixth edition of the world-famous Eta Cohen Violin Method. Book 4 follows a similar pattern to the other books in the series.The contents should cover all the needs of students at a grade 4-7 standard. The 2nd 4th and 5th positions are introduced and also trills double stopping chords spiccato and sautille bowings. Each new technique is demonstrated in a short study. The difficulties of each hand are isolated and only one point introduced at a time. All of the pieces have been chosen to illustrate different aspects of technique as well as for their musical value. There are many old favourites and some little-knownworks but they are all rewarding to play.

This Sonata for Solo Violin was completed in March 1944 and was Bartok’s penultimate work. It was composed for Yehudi Menuhin who gave the first performance in New York on 26th November 1944. At this time more than any other Bartok was writing less complex more minimal rhythms which served to highlight his glorious melodies. Typically for Bartok this is a satisfying if serious and solemn work but one that will delight with its virtuosic elements and interesting melodic movements.

Bach for Violin contains a varied collection of 14 attractive and popular pieces arranged for upper-intermediate standard violinists (Grades 5-7) exploring a range of keys finger patterns styles and moods.The collection covers simpler dance movements and chorale melodies as well as the solo Gigue from the Partita in E major. Other popular pieces include arrangements of Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring and the Bach/Gounod Ave Maria. Each piece is accompanied by background footnotes explaining provenance and points of style.

Ten magnificent tangos and other characteristic pieces by the Argentinian master of tango nuevo skillfully arranged for Violin and Piano (with performance and accompaniment CD) by Hywel Davies.This volume includes Vuelvo al sur and Los sueños from the soundtrack to the film Sur (Fernando Solanas) and extracts from the incidental music to El sueño de una noche de verano (A Midsummer Night's Dream).Hywel Davies is a composer sonic artist arranger and music editor. His works have been performed on five continents and broadcast on three.Piano parts to these pieces are available onthe accompanying CD/CD-ROM as high-quality PDF files. The CD is compatible with both PC and Mac computers as well as with most ordinary CD players.

All of the ultimate secret agent's greatest theme tunes expertly arranged for Violin. Includes the themes and songs from 20 Bond films as well as John Barry's classic James Bond Theme. The pieces may either be performed as solos with the CD of recorded accompaniments or as an ensemble with the other members of this string ensemble set.

Archet Et Style by Maurice Hauchard is a volume that completes the 'Elementary Method' by the same author and can be considered as the third book of the method. Dedicated to his son this volume includes studies and exercises with different variations. The different themes mentioned in the book include staccatos appoggiaturas and ornaments among other subjects. Archet Et Style will definitely help intermediate players with their technique and their use of the bow. The quality and the efficiency of Maurice Hauchard’s methods make this book a key series tohave for a Violin player. And in addition to this series the composer also created nine additional methods for strings.

Etudes and Ideas for the Modern Fiddler-Improvise with more expression and freedom in bluegrass and related styles. These ideas exercises and etudes will help you expand your palette of improvisational techniques and sounds. Develop your fingerboard versatility andmaster harmonic and rhythmic ideas on the Violin.The CD has demonstration and play-along tracks performed by an all-star bluegrass band. You will learn to build solos using techniques such as: uncovering a melody's mostdefining notes and using them in a new context; reharmonizing chords and changing modes; breaking down rearranging and varying melodic and rhythmic cells; using position shifts string crossings and double stops; drawing fromtetrachords guide-tone lines and other constructs.

A second book of easy pieces for violin-Fiddle Time Runners follows Fiddle Time Joggers providing a further collection of easy pieces for Violin. Packed with lively original tunes well-known pieces and easy duets the Fiddle Time series is carefully paced and organized to build confidence every step of the way. The new editions contain all your favourite pieces from the previous books back by popular demand. fantastic new cover illustrations by Martin Remphry new colour cartoons throughout Joggers and Runners a modern fresh design exciting new play-along CDs for Joggers and Runners with multi-instrumental backings and otherimprovements additional 'practice speed' (slower) play-along tracks

There is no other tutor like it. A complete system in five books that takes the student from the very first notes to Grade Eight and beyond. Beautifully presented and printed with visual clarity that helps the student learn to read music. No distracting cartoons. Enjoyable duets for pupil and teacher. Suitable for ALL ages.Book Four introduces fourth fifth and sixth positions the development of bowing techniques including string crossing staccato spiccato and the use of the fingers on the bow together with further chromatics left hand stretches and general facility. The book covers the requirements for grades five six and much of grade seven.

A workbook for examinations including over 60 practice tests for Associated Board exams supporting the new syllabus requirements from 2012.The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems especially in the context of graded exams.Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to a specific technical issues then by studying preparedpieces with associated questions and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.This new edition has been devised to support the revised sight-reading criteria from the ABRSM from 2012.Paul Harris is one of the most respected music educationalists known for his innovative Simultaneously Learning approach. He has over 500 publications to his name including the highly-acclaimed Improve your teaching! Improve your scales! Improve your Aural and Improve your Practice! series. Paul writes frequently on music education and is in great demand as a workshop and seminar leader around the world.

The Step by Step series is a collection of exercise books/CDs for Violin based on the Mother-Tongue approach. From the very beginning it will provide a solid foundation in instrumental technique for Suzuki and traditional approaches in private lessons or group settings. The focus is on teaching correct child-appropriate practice habits that range from listening singing and dancing to playing music. The ideas presented including information for parent and practice tips should stimulate daily practice and also make it more effective. Includes new Piano arrangements by David Andruss. This volume is the Complete Version based on Suzuki Violin School Volume 1 and includesthe Violin Exercise Book in English with the CD.

Teach violin with the popular Suzuki Violin School. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki a world-renowned violinist and teacher the greatest joy an adult can know come from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the 'mother-tongue' approach. Each series of books for a particular instrument in the Suzuki Method is considered a Suzuki music school such as the Suzuki Violin School. Suzuki lessons are generally given in aprivate studio setting with additional group lessons. The student listens to the recordings and works with their Suzuki violin teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person. This Suzuki book is integral for Suzuki violin lessons. This revised edition of the Suzuki Violin School Volume 1 features: Revised editing of pieces including bowings and fingerings 16 additional pages Additional exercises some from Shinichi Suzuki plus additional insight and suggestions for teachers Text in English French German and Spanish Musical notation guide Fingerboard position.

An Introduction to Folk Styles Technique and Improvisation-* This in-depth tutor book from renowned fiddle player and teacher Chris Haigh is perfect for classical violinists and fiddle players looking to master the art. * Covering all aspects of folk violin technique from ornamentation to modes and scales and from scordatura to improvisation and composition. * The book is centred around Irish traditional music but also dips into English Scottish Scandinavian East European Klezmer Cajun and American Old-Time traditions. * Accompanied by a CD of all pieces performed by Chris Haigh with a live backing band. Folk fiddle and classical violin are as different as chalk and cheese. At first glance folk might seem so simpleit?s hardly worth bothering with. The tunes are often no more than 32 bars long they stay in first position and they don?t even have a composer. However it?s what?s NOT written on the page that makes folk fiddle so interesting and challenging.This book attempts to explore from general observation down to the finest detail what the fiddler needs to know to bring these tunes alive. We need to understand their history and context their purpose their structure and pulse. And we need to be able to add all the stylistic elements that come not from reading the music but from years of immersion in folk music both listening and playing.Key areas covered include:* Tune types and structures * Ornamentation * Bowing * Modes and scales * Scordatura * Starts endings and links * Variation improvisation and composition Playing tunes in ?sets? * Regional and individual style * Playing in sessions for contests and for dancing

A Basic Guide To Style Technique And Practice-This complete two-DVD course taught by Stacy Phillips gives you all the 'basic training' you'll need to play authentic bluegrass fiddle. Near-beginners and experienced players alike will learn to use slurs double-stops slides bowing patterns blues scales and other essential techniques to create hot solos for any bluegrass song.