This book will make the Suzuki parent's task much easier as it will provide a reference when a parent does not know how to teach new pieces. The teacher's job will be easier too because it will no longer be necessary to explain to the parent the relationship between notes and violin fingerings. This book is well-illustrated so that mothers and advanced children can easily understand by reading and looking at the pictures. Dr. Suzuki explains, step-by-step from open strings to placing fingers, what happens to the fingers when there are sharps, flats, and naturals on the page. He explains rhythms and how to read the higher positions. When the child is young, a parent can point to the illustrations and explain easily. There are many nice pieces for reading practice towards the end of the book.

These easy-to-read, progressive exercises by Joanne Martin develop a student's reading skills one stage at a time, with many repetitions at each stage. I Can Read Music is designed as a first note-reading book for students of string instruments who have learned to play using an aural approach such as the Suzuki Method®, or for traditionally taught students who need extra note reading practice. Its presentation of new ideas is clear enough that it can be used daily at home by quite young children and their parents, with the teacher checking progress every week or two.

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.

A beginning note-reading book designed for Suzuki-trained violoncello students who have learned to play using an aural approach, or for traditionally taught students who need extra note reading practice.

These easy-to-read, progressive exercises by Joanne Martin develop a student's reading skills one stage at a time, with many repetitions at each stage. I Can Read Music is designed as a first note-reading book for students of string instruments who have learned to play using an aural approach such as the Suzuki Method®, or for traditionally taught students who need extra note reading practice. Its presentation of new ideas is clear enough that it can be used daily at home by quite young children and their parents, with the teacher checking progress every week or two.

Contents are: Study Points for Volume 2 * Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus (G.F. Handel) * Musette, Gavotte II or the Musette from English Suite III in G Minor for Klavier, BWV 808 (J.S. Bach) * Hunters' Chorus from 3rd Act of the opera Der Freischutz (C.M. von Weber) * Long, Long Ago (T.H. Bayly) * Waltz, Op. 39, No. 15 for Piano (J. Brahms) * Bourre from Sonata in F Major for Oboe, HHA IV/18, No. 8 (G.F. Handel) * The Two Grenadiers, Die beiden Grenadier, Op. 49, No. 1 for Voice and Piano (R. Schumann) * Theme from Witches' Dance (N. Paganini) * Gavotte from Mignon (A. Thomas) * Gavotte (J.B. Lully) * Minuet in G, Wo0 10, No. 2 (L. van Beethoven) * Minuet from Sei Quintetti per Archi No. 11, Op. 11, No. 5 in E Major (L. Boccherini).

This systemized set of work sheets for supplementing any elementary class or private method is designed to help the student gain a better understanding of the problems of fingering and reading music, while saving valuable lesson time. Available for violin, viola, cello, string bass, clarinet, cornet, trombone, saxophone, flute, oboe, bassoon, French horn, baritone, and tuba.

The Vibrant Violin Music Theory Book 1 is only for violin players! Follow the violinbods through the book as they take you on a progressive journey through reading treble clef, note values, time signatures, key signatures, scales, intervals, musical symbols, terms and much more. With clear explanations, plenty of easy (and trickier) exercises, puzzles, regular checks so you can see how you're doing, and interesting violin facts and information.This version has US terminology (whole / half notes etc). The same book but with UK terms is available in an alternative version. All examples and exercises are in treble clef. Ideal for beginner violin players young and old, covering all you need to know for grades 1 and 2 violin. The Vibrant Violin Music Theory Book 2 carries on from Book 1 and takes you through the theory behind Grades 3-5 violin.Answers are available on the Secret Violin Page at our website. Details are in the book.For more Vibrant Violin books including solo books, ensemble books, theory books, practice notebooks, festive books, and duet books for many instrument combinations, as well as free stuff, please visit www.WildMusicPublications.com

Take a (violin) bow and let your inner musician shine! You don’t have to be a genius to start fiddling around! Violin For Dummies helps budding violinists of all ages begin to play. If you’ve never read a note of music, this book will show you how to turn those little black dots into beautiful notes. Start slow as you learn how to hold the instrument, use the bow, finger notes, and play in tune. Watch yourself blossom into a musician with tips on technique and style. When you’re ready to go further, this book will help you find the people and resources that can help you get just a little closer to virtuoso! Your own private lessons are right inside this book, with the included online video and audio instruction, plus recordings that will help you develop your “ear.” This book takes the guesswork out of learning an instrument, so you’ll be ready to join the band when the time comes! Choose a violin and learn the basics of holding the instrument and playing notes Start reading music with this fast-and-easy introduction to musical notation Improve your musicianship and start to play in groups Explore different music styles and legendary violin composers The violin is a beautiful thing—adding melody everywhere from orchestras to folk and pop tunes. With Violin For Dummies, you can make the music your own, even if you’re a total music beginner.

Improves sight-reading skills through timed exercises and repetition 240 1-minute exercises covering over 30 notes on both staves Notes are presented randomly instead of in typical musical patterns to enhance note recognition Easy to track scoring system encourages self-improvement Fun, simple, and quick exercises so students of all ages (and attention spans) can benefit NOTEBUSTERS is a music workbook designed to increase sight-reading skills. NOTEBUSTERS is intended for beginning to intermediate music students looking for a quick and practical way to increase the speed at which they read and play music notes. NOTEBUSTERS can be used for almost any instrument including the piano, violin, guitar, bass, flute, ukulele, etc.