The Belwin String Builder is a string class method in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technic and bow arm. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual. Learn More

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An easy-to-teach, straight forward string method from three renowned pedagogues. A unique letter-note style of music notation is utilized which ensures a smooth transition from rote to note reading. Students are quickly introduced to ensemble playing and play a wide variety of fun-to play melodies, keys and modes. Strictly Strings features a carefully prepared lesson sequence which develops all players' abilities equally. Learn More

This book contains the second violin part and some third violin parts written by Dr. Suzuki to selected pieces from Suzuki Violin School, Volumes 1, 2, and 3. When a student starts playing advanced pieces he may learn the second part. Contents are: Lightly Row (Folk Song) * Song of the Wind (Folk Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * O Come, Little Children (Folk Song) * May Song (Folk Song) * Long, Long Ago (Bayly) * Allegro (Suzuki) * Perpetual Motion (Suzuki) * Allegretto (Suzuki) * Andantino (Suzuki) * Etude (Suzuki) * Minuet No. 1, Minuet III from Suite in G Minor for Klavier, BWV 822 (Bach) * Minuet No. 2, Minuet, BWV Anh. II 116 from Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (Bach) * Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus (Handel) * Mussette, Gavotte II or the Musette from English Suite III in G Minor for Klavier, BWV 808 (Bach) * Bourrée from Sonata in F Major for Oboe, HHA IV/18, No. 8 (Handel) * Gavotte (Martini) * Minuet, BWV Anh. II 114/Anh. III 183/Anh. (Bach) * Minuet in G, Wo0 10, No. 2 (Beethoven). This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. The International editions include an updated title page that designates the book as the International Edition. Learn More

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This collection of 26 duets for two violins has been arranged from works of the keyboard masters of the Baroque period. The pieces are of varying difficulty, for players of intermediate to advanced ability. Clearly edited and superbly printed, this album includes small gems from the German, Italian, French, and English masters of this immensely rich period. As a supplement to any string method, this book enables two players of equal facility to play together -- important in the development of pitch and the ear-training necessary for further chamber playing. Contents are: The King's March (Jeremiah Clarke) * Minuet (Georg Philipp Telemann) * Musical Pastime (Valentin Rathgeber) * Gavotte (Arcangelo Corelli) * Les Papillons (Jean Francois Dandrieu) * Aria (Bernardo Pasquini) * Minuet (Jeremiah Clarke) * Bourrée (Georg Philipp Telemann) * Menuet (Johann Krieger) * Aria (Johann Sebastian Bach) * Minuet (Johann Sebastian Bach) * Andante (Bernardo Pasquini) * Minuetto (Alessandro Scarlatti) * Prelude (Johann Gottfried Walther) * Ayre (Henry Purcell) * Toccata (Carlos Seixas) * Aria (Alessandro Scarlatti) * Fanfare (Francois Couperin) * Rigaudon (Francois Couperin) * Menuet in D Minor (George Frederic Handel) * Impertinence (George Frederic Handel) * Air (George Frederic Handel) * Sonatina (George Frederic Handel) * Rigaudon (Jean Philippe Rameau) * Les Fifres (Jean Francois Dandrieu) * Moderato (Georg Philipp Telemann). Learn More

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Sound Innovations for String Orchestra is a revolutionary, flexible, and comprehensive method that combines time-tested educational concepts, input from thousands of teachers, and advances in modern technology. A logical sequence, clean page layouts, clear goals for each exercise, and uncomplicated explanations combined with instrument-specific MasterClass videos and varied accompaniments will foster better comprehension and improved execution of technique. The content is organized into six short levels, providing benchmarks, assessment indicators, and intermediate goals. With SI Online, adjust the pacing and focus of your teaching any time during the semester to address differentiation and the unique needs within your classroom. Also, access streaming audio and video content and explore the wealth of additional repertoire available online. Learn more at www.alfred.com/SIOnline. Book 1 is now completely free in MakeMusic Cloud! Learn More

Prepared and edited by Rick Mooney, a well-known Suzuki teacher, teacher-trainer, and member of the Suzuki Cello Committee, these books contain harmony parts to go with many of the pieces in the Suzuki Cello School, Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4. All of these pieces have been arranged to resemble, as much as possible, the existing piano accompaniments. These ensembles enable a cello teacher (who does not play or have access to a piano) to play harmony parts with students to prepare them for the time when a piano and pianist are available. These parts also provide additional challenges for the more advanced player during a group lesson. Volume 1 contents are: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Theme and Variations (Shinichi Suzuki) * French Folk Song (Folk Song) * Song of the Wind (Folk Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * O Come, Little Children (Folk Song) * May Song (Folk Song) * Allegro (Shinichi Suzuki) * Perpetual Motion (Shinichi Suzuki) * Long, Long Ago (T. H. Bayly) * Andantino (F. J. Gossec) * Rigadoon (H. Purcell) * Etude (Shinichi Suzuki) * Minuet in C, No. 11 in G Major from Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (J. S. Bach) * Maytime (cello duet), Komm Lieber Mai from Sehnsucht nach dem Frühlinge, K. 596 (W. A. Mozart) * Maytime (cello quartet) (W. A. Mozart) * Minuet No. 2 from Minuet in G Major, BWV 116 (J. S. Bach). Learn More