Modern Violin Method - Grade 1 Book/Ola

Modern Violin Method - Grade 1 Book and Online Audio

The 'Modern Violin Method - Grade 1' is the perfect introduction for adults and school-aged beginners to the violin. This comprehensive method book focuses on developing the fundamental skills necessary to play the violin both technically correct and musically fulfilling. 

Ideal as a partner book for students in school string programs, it provides a thorough review of initial skills while introducing more advanced techniques and ear training exercises. Additionally, this book offers an anthology of repertoire that enhances musical learning.

The teaching points in this method can also supplement Suzuki Violin repertoire, offering students and parents involved in Suzuki lessons additional ear training activities and music literacy exercises. The tunes included in this book are stylistically diverse, featuring folk tunes from various cultures alongside original and classic melodies chosen for their musical value and accessibility.

With 88 pages of engaging content and access to online audio, *Modern Violin Method - Grade 1* is an essential resource for beginners aiming to build a strong foundation in violin playing.

Contents Includes:

Holding and Plucking the Violin
Using the Right Hand and Note Duration
Left-Hand Posture
Setting the Bow
The Seesaw and Bowing First Finger
Using all Four Fingers and The Bow
Crossing Strings and Eighth Notes
Walking and Prepared Fingers
Playing on All Strings
Bow Circles and Silent Landings
Ring Tones and the Fourth Finger
Pick-up Notes and Bow Direction
Longer Bows and The Legato Bow Stroke
Duple and Triple Meter
Double Stops
Finger Hops and Key Signatures
Counting While Playing and the 6/8 Time Signature
Octave Harmonics and Rests
Changing Bow Speed
Slurs and Dotted Quarter Notes
Low Second Finger and Scale Construction
Hooked Bows and Transposition
Long Bows and Bow-Hand Shapes
Sixteenth Notes and Subdivision
Low First Finger, High Third Finger, and Accidentals
Thoughts on Practice
Index of Terms and Answer Key