Violin Teaching Material - Strings - Song Books & Sheet Music

Hungarian Dances, Nos. 1-10

By Johannes Brahms / arr. Joseph Joachim

£18.50

36-M258691

Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dances (WoO 1), are a set of 21 lively dance tunes based mostly on Hungarian themes, completed in 1879. They are among Brahms' most popular works and were the most profitable for him. Each dance has been arranged for a wide variety of instruments and ensembles. Brahms originally wrote the version for piano four hands and later arranged the first ten dances for solo piano. This reprint edition includes numbers 1-10 arranged for violin and piano by renowned 19th Century violinist, Joseph Joachim. Book 2 containing the remaining dances are also available from the publisher. Learn More

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Quint Etudes (Revised)

By Shinichi Suzuki

£9.95

00-0095S

Students learn to listen to sound more carefully. Although almost everybody plays with beautiful tone while tuning the violin, many press the bow and make a terrible sound when they start playing, especially double stops. The first exercises in this book are to practice playing the double stops with beautiful tone while listening to the resonance. There are exercises to shift the fingers between the G string and the E string, moving upward and downward in fifths. There are also many exercises to practice listening to the resonance of open strings. Learn More

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Step by Step 2A: An Introduction to Successful Practice for Violin [Schritt für Schritt]

Arr. Kerstin Wartberg

£24.75

25873GER

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 2, and includes the Violin Exercise Book in German with the CD. Pages: 60 Learn More

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Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, Book III

By Samuel Applebaum

£22.95

00-EL02222

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment. Learn More

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Schritt fuer Schritt Band 3A Buch/CD

£24.75

28072GER

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Step by Step 3B: An Introduction to Successful Practice for Violin [Schritt für Schritt]

Arr. Kerstin Wartberg

£24.75

28075GER

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 the Suzuki Method 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 parents and practice tips, should stimulate daily practice and also make it more effective. German edition. Learn More

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Fun With Christmas

£3.95

10087450

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Sonata in A minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 34

By Amy Beach / arr. Joan Manen

£16.50

36-M310191

The Sonata in A minor for Violin and Piano dates from 1897 and was premiered in the same year with the composer at the piano and Franz Kneisl, concertmaster of the Boston Symphony Orchestra as the violin soloist. In the Morning Journal, January 5, 1897, Mr. C. L. Capen describes the sonata as “an eminently sincere, spontaneous and able work, and one that bears the stamp of originality, as well as scholarship of surpassing merit.” The opening movement, Allegro moderato, is dark and autumnal, followed by a bright Scherzo, complete with contrasting trio. The third movement, Largo con dolore, is mournful and elegaic, and the finale, Allegro con fuoco is explosive and dramatic and exhibits effective canonic counterpoint between the instruments. Stylistically, the Sonata is influenced by Schumann, Brahms and Franck. It was first published by the Arthur P. Schmidt Company in 1899 and has since become one of Beach's most popular pieces. Learn More

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Fiddling for Classical Stiffs, Violin

By Edward Caner

£17.50

36-52710304

This will have any classically-trained violinist sounding like an authentic bluegrass or Celtic fiddler in no time. Includes downloadable audio with all 22 tunes played slow and fast! The music includes chords for accompaniment. Teaches various forms of shuffle bowing. Fiddling is all about the style! Learn More

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Adventures in Music Reading for Violin

By William Starr

£8.95

00-0618

William Starr's book introduces the basic skills of scales, keys, pitch, and rhythm in a presentation written for adults to explain to children. The music is organized by scale, key, and finger patterns, allowing the student to learn through repetition of these patterns. The book has specific step-by-step activity suggestions, and enjoyable duets and folk music are included throughout. Book 2 is available as item 00-0619. Book 3 is available as item 00-0665. Learn More

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