Learn To Burn: How To Play Fast Using Speed Bursts is written for string instrumentalists who want to learn to play faster. Students start with two notes and build to longer, more intricate bursts of notes. The book's simple methodology provides a strong mental and physical foundation for picking or plucking virtuosic passages. Although not written for bowed instruments, the methodology could easily be applied. This concise approach is a comprehensive system for learning to play fast, addressing all the variables specific to string instruments.

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

Grade 2 Violin Pieces allows you to learn a diverse range of popular solo works that have all been carefully chosen with the specifications of the major exam boards in mind. This particular book is perfect for Grade 2 violinists, including some classic tunes and contemporary pop hits. The included download card also gives you instant online access to full backing tracks for every song.This fantastic songbook includes valuable supplementary repertoire for Grade 2 violinists of any age. These particular Violin Pieces will aid with your technique and theoretical skills, while also allowing you to play some incredible tunes that will help to enhance your musicality. Including such contemporary pop classics as Miley Cyrus' Wrecking Ball, One Direction's What Makes You Beautiful and some fantastic film songs like Atlas from 'The Hunger Games' and 'Frozen's Let It Go, these familiar tunes will be fun to play for any violinist.Not only this, but a big collection of timeless pop tunes are included, such as The Beatles' Yellow Submarine, Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah and Simon and Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water, such familiar favourites allowing everyone to enjoy Grade 2 Violin! Each of the tunes features song background notes and brief performance guidance, while at the beginning of the songbook is an introductory section featuring an invaluable fingering chart. / Violon

Grade 1 Violin Pieces allows you to learn a diverse range of popular solo works that have all been carefully chosen with the specifications of the major exam boards in mind. This particular book is perfect for Grade 1 violinists, including some classic tunes and contemporary pop hits. The included download card also gives you instant online access to full backing tracks for every song.This fantastic songbook includes valuable supplementary repertoire for beginning Grade 1 violinists of any age. These particular Violin Pieces will aid with your technique and theoretical skills, while also allowing you to play some incredible tunes that will help to enhance your musicality. Including such contemporary pop classics as Taylor Swift's 22, One Direction's Best Song Ever, Adele's Make You Feel My Love and Coldplay's Sky Full Of Stars, these familiar tunes will be fun to play for any violinist.Not only this, but a big collection of timeless pop tunes are included, such as The Beatles' Yesterday, Frank Sinatra's My Way and Elvis Presley's All Shook Up, such familiar favourites allowing everyone to enjoy Grade 1 Violin! Each of the tunes features song background notes and brief performance guidance, while at the beginning of the songbook is an introductory section featuring an invaluable fingering chart.With a fantastically diverse collection of old and new pop songs, some beautifully crisp engraving and helpful performance tips for each song, this is the perfect songbook for Grade 1 violinists. It will help hone the techniques necessary for major exam boards, while enabling you to develop a versatile repertoire and have fun playing some familiar songs. / Violon

Compiled from melodies Samuel Applebaum used to teach his students to play their instruments. The melodies are arranged in progressive order from the first three notes students learn to the end of level one in most method books. These melodies may be played as solos or in unison with other string instruments. Michael Katz has produced the accompaniment CD (in traditional, jazz, and rock styles) to motivate students to practice and perform for friends and family.