ISBN 10: 0825871247 ISBN 13: 9780825871245

Verlag: Carl Fischer, 2009

Janice Tucker Rhoda's phenomenally successful series, The ABCs of Violin, owes much of its success to the wonderful original material and to the sensitive arrangements of classical, folk, fiddle and other popular melodies. This best selling instruction book is the perfect start for a beginner of any age on the Violin. The many melodies plus short warm-up exercises and study pieces advance students technically in an easy and enjoyable way. Simple duets, scales, a note-reading worksheet, a glossary of music terms and symbols and practice chart are also included along with many graphs to show left-hand finger placement.
*After purchasing the ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner, Book 1, you will be able to download MP3s of the performances and a PDF file of the piano accompaniments. The "Download Code" with complete directions is on the inside flap of the front cover. Simply enter the code at carlfischer.com.
*Download all 68 performance tracks. 34 tracks of Violin solos with Piano accompaniments, and 34 tracks of Piano accompaniments by themselves. *Performances by violinist Emil Altschuler and pianist Artem Belogurov. Mr. Altschuler is a protégé of Erick Friedman and Dorothy DeLay. He plays the ABCs of Violin Book 1 MP3s with passion, sensitivity and elegance. Mr. Belogurov is known for his verve, wit, and delicatesse. COMPANION DVDs & BOOKS:*ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner DVD reviews posture, reading music, bow technique, rosining the bow, pizzicato (plucking the strings), tuning, counting and the metronome.
*ABCs of Violin for the Intermediate Player DVD contains all pieces in ABCs of Violin Books 1 and 2.*Complete Technique for Violin, Book 1 contains studies and exercises for the advanced beginner to upper level student.
*ABCs of Duets for Violin book contains duets in first and third positions.
*ABCs of String Orchestra Violin parts I and II for additional reinforcement.

From the Author:

It is never too late to begin playing Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass and other musical instruments. Read my popular article: Why do Adults Learn to Play Violin Quicker than Children?    abcsofstrings.com/learnviolinquick.html     ~Janice Tucker Rhoda, Author ABCs of Strings and Complete Technique

TABLE OF CONTENTS for ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner, Book 1:
(Excludes Warm-ups and Studies)

Mary Had A Little Lamb
Skipping And Walking Fingers
Jingle Bells
My Dreydl
Ode To Joy (Beethoven)
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Lullaby
Dancing Partners
School Is Out!
London Bridge
Alouette
Frere Jacques
Violin Concerto Theme (Beethoven)
Long, Long Ago
Pop! Goes The Weasel
The Clown
Au Claire De La Lune
New World Symphony (Dvorak)
Arkansas Traveler
Lightly Row
A Shakespeare Play
Merry-Go-Round
Playing Soccer
Over The Ocean
Home On The Range
O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)
Child's Play
Chinese River Flowing
Bobbing For Apples
Irish Washer Woman
Waves Of The Sea
The Hope (Hatikvah)
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach)

A Major Scale
D Major Scale
G Major Scale
6 Easy Duets
Worksheet naming notes
Glossary
Practice Chart

From the Inside Flap:

See "From the Author" for Table of Contents