This text presents
beginning violin technique and basic music-reading fundamentals,
with an emphasis on the use of melodies and classical pieces to
teach each new concept.
The
28 lessons include basic technique and reading skills, scales
in the keys of A, D, G, and C as well as bowing techniques
such as dynamic contrast, slurs, accents, and staccato bowing.
There
are 47 melodies presented including works by Bach, Beethoven,
Brahms, Handel, Mozart and other classical composers.
The
companion CD features all of the exercises and pieces recorded
with solo violin and piano accompaniment.
• Uses melodies and pieces to introduce technique and
fundamentals.
• Includes scales in A, D, G, and C; slurs, accents, and
staccato bowing.
• 47 melodies, including works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms,
Mozart, and more.
• Companion CD contains all exercises and pieces.
Contents:
Lesson 1
Holding the
Violin
Playing the
Open Strings
Quarter
Notes and Half Notes
Lesson 2
Notes in the
First Position on the A and E strings
