Written by Gypsy Violin expert Mary Ann Harbar this comprehensive beginner's guide contains everything you need to know to start playing the Violin in an authentic Gypsy style. Gypsy Violin Basicstakes students on a musical journey along the Romany trail assimilating the musical idioms of Eastern Europe and the Mideast. Here are the core nuggets of the flashy and exotic Gypsy style distilled to theiressence. This book demonstrates all of the techniques required to master the style such as scales bowings ornaments and more. A selection of fun easy-to-play Gypsy tunes are also included along with online lead andaccompaniment tracks. Gypsy Violin Basics also features a glossary of techniques and terms.

Well-known carols from Europe and the USA, compiled by Katharina Apostolidis for Violin (but can also be played by Flute, Piano or other C-instruments. Buntes Weihnachtswunderland contains 17 favourite Christmas carols for young violinists aged 5 to 9 to enjoy.Featuring carols like Jingle Bells, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Gloria and O Tannenbaum, this songbook is perfect for young violinists to bring in the spirit of Christmas, while learning some valuable repertoire at the same time. Buntes Weihnachtswunderland also supplements books 2 and 3 of Katharina Apostolidis' Violinschule series. Selected scores can be downloaded easily using the QR code on the back cover, while the Violin notes in this book are coloured in a large print, making them as easy as possible to play. Chord symbols are also included for teachers, parents or Guitar accompaniment, encouraging playing with others. Buntes Weihnachtswunderland is an ideal Christmas songbook for young violinists to introduce them to playing some wonderful carols. / Violon