Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Children Number of pages : 134 Book 2 in the Melanie Smith violin theory series introduces students to new music and theory concepts which are fundamental in developing a deeper understanding of the violin. Book 2 will begin by covering the theory involving the ranges of notes for the violin and then moves into specific theory concepts such as note and rest values and time signatures. The final section of Book 2 focuses on musical terms and includes a comprehensive review of all instructional concepts covered in the book.

Designed for Violinists who have never Fiddled in the Scottish style or for anyone who would simply like to brush up on their 'Scottishness' this guide discusses ornamentations and their applications bowing styles rhythmicissues and stylistic interpretations. It covers five basic types of tunes: airs marches jigs reels and strathspeys as well as Scottish Fiddle history and regional styles. Accompanying video clips demonstrated by formerU.S. National Scottish Fiddling Champion Melinda Crawford show how to execute all of the different techniques and how to perform more than 44 full-length traditional Scottish Fiddle tunes. Transcriptions of the tunesare included within the guide. Includes access to online video.

Airs & Dances is a collection of Scottish strathspeys (rugged lyrical dance tunes) for violin and other melodic instruments. Strathspeys are usually played slower than reels with many long-short dotted rhythmic patterns.This compilation features some of the best-known strathspeys as well as some of the quirkier rarer tunes in this wonderful repertoire. The pieces are arranged chronologically.The melodies as written are the skeletonsof the tunes without much additional information like bowings dynamics and articulations. This presentation allows the reader to both learn the melodies in their most general sense as well as use their creative judgment to varyeach tune's melody and nuances. Each piece is framed with historical and cultural context and audio is available online.

Solo and Emsemble Violin 1 and 2-Many selections in this volume are unique and until now have been inaccessible to the string ensemble repertoire. These pieces are intended for multiple strings for performance in the classroom as well as performance in concerts.Several players may be used on each part. Whenever possible every effort was made to keep the viola and violoncello/double bass parts melodic rather than simply filling in the various harmonic chord progressions. The pieces maybe performed as a solo for each instrument (Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola or Cello) with piano accompaniment or as duets or trios as well as full orchestra. If performed with full orchestra the piano accompaniment is not necessary.The string ensemble series meets all standards for ASTA with NSOA (American String Teachers Association/National School Orchestra Association) and Suzuki Association of the Americas Inc. Free piano accompaniment AND ensemblescore downloads available for use with this title.

Eleven beautiful solos on favorite hymns and traditional sacred melodies. The selections are appropriate for worship celebrations throughout the church year.The keyboard accompaniment complements the violin part andsometimes takes the melody while the violin plays a descant. Intermediate in difficulty some pieces include double stops use flat keys and require mutes. These solos will enrich any worship setting. The violin solo part isincluded in the book and is also available as an online download.

Par HACK SWOVELAND STEPHANIE. Le but de cet ouvrage est de fournir aux étudiants un rythme agréable, rapide et des moyens efficaces d'apprentissage de la troisième position. Visuellement, notes et douves élargies facilitent des difficultés techniques. Diagrammes de modèle pour le doigt échelle montrent placement doigt clair. Les mélodies inclus sont simples et faciles à retenir, encourageant l'apprentissage à l'oreille. Techniquement, les déplacements sont limitées, répétitif et systématique. Idéal pour n'importe quel étudiant de violon. Un supplément grand programme de Suzuki. / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Technic / Etude / Violon

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 24 This extremely simple, big-note method is ideal for young children, and is especially useful for the trail or rental period. Teaching first position notes all four strings, the exercises guide early beginners through their first production of tone. Great emphasis has been placed in this book of sound fundamentals, proper hand positioning, holding of the bow, etc. Designed to be used in introductory lessons, this book contains extensive photographs illustrating proper hand positions. The exercises in the book progress from single-string studies to melodies combining more than one string. Upon completion of this book, the student will be ready to enter into Mel Bay's Violin Method.

As both a championship Fiddler and superb teacher Carol Ann Wheeler brings all her talents to bear in this fiddling book written especially for young children.Students raised in the Suzuki tradition willimmediately take to the method concepts and techniques used in this book and play-along audio. Common folk songs familiar to the student are used to demonstrate and teach the basic skill of oldtime fiddle playing.Allmelodies are first presented in their simplest form followed by more complex variations with introductions ornaments and endings. Students of all levels will find challenging material in this book. Younger students can proceedat their own pace returning to the more difficult variations at a future time.On the online audio each tune is recorded in split-track format allowing the student to play with solo violin guitar accompaniment or both.Includes access to online audio and video.

Violin Duets. Par HAY JULIANNE. A collection of 16 fiddle duets ranging in difficulty from moderate to challenging for the experienced fiddler. The music has been arranged with melody and harmony for old time favorites and a few new original pieces for two or more players. The CD included is a good learning tool as it demonstrates how the duets should sound. The book is especially suited to young and older players who will find the difficulty of the music advances with each page turn. The CD is an excellent tool for learning and listening for those who love the instrument played well. This book appeals to older generations of fiddlers because of the familiarity of the tunes and the unusual harmonies. New original music is also presented here for the first time. . Collection of 16 fiddle duets ranging in difficulty from Moderate to challenging . Old time favorites and new originals with harmonies for two or more players . CD included to demonstrate how the duets should sound and for casual listening pleasure / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Fiddle Tunes - Duets / Recueil / Violon

Par ZUCCO FRANK. C'est une méthode de violon très populaire qui présente un assortiment coloré et créatif des solos et des études pour les étudiants de début. Frank Zucco est un maître enseignant qui a enseigné la musique à des milliers d'étudiants à partir. Ses connaissances faisant autorité et l'expérience sont clairement démontrés dans cette méthode fine. La méthode de violon Mel Bay est une approche moderne, enseignement fondamentaux sonore de performance de violon. Sujets abordés comprennent les signatures de temps, la lecture de musique, pizzicato, articulations et plus encore. Au moment où que l'étudiant a terminé ce livre, il ou elle aura joué dans toutes les clés majeurs et mineurs avec jusqu'à quatre des altérations dans la signature de clé. Plusieurs des airs incluent des accords d'accompagnement, et d'autres sont des duos pour enseignants et étudiants. Troisième position est aussi introduite avec plusieurs airs de pratique. 116 min. / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Methods / Méthode / Violon

Old Time Stringband Workshop for Fiddle is one in a set of four books each with a matching collection of 40 traditional type fiddle tunes arranged to develop ensemble and jam session playing skills with other acousticinstruments as well as to expand your repertoire of tunes. The music is presented in Notation with annotations for playing techniques and variations. A bonus arrangement of Star of the County Down is available as a free download.See www.melbay.com/21763.

25 Blues Fiddling Classics arranged by Craig Duncan for solo Fiddle.Songs are grouped into 12 bar blues 16 bar blues early blues songs minor blues and more. Designed to acquaint the Fiddlerwith various approaches to the styles in blues Fiddling. The audio with Fiddle and Guitar include all twenty-five tunes from the book. Each tune is presented with the 'bare bones' melody first followed by blues solos on thetune. The online audio is great for learning blues Fiddle styles as well as listening enjoyment. Contains Guitar accompaniment/rhythm part. Access to online audio available.