Simply Strings - Violin Book 1

This method offers uncluttered pages with easy to follow steps to practice including: separate boxes introduce new words and concepts; photos of hand position for each new note and simple exercises There is a practice time chart at the end of each lesson. Different pedagogy consists of: Learn, Practice, and Apply; Students start with fingers down. Lesson One starts with F#, not an open string; this is easy for a beginner. To add new notes, students just lift a finger, then another finger, and finally an open string. They also learn to read by interval. Comprehensive curriculum lessons utilize a scope and sequence concept and build upon previous lessons. Students also learn from, pitch relationships, music terminology, improvisation, and basic composition. Play-along CD The enclosed CD is a recording of a simple piano accompaniment for each lesson. Since this is the same accompaniment used in class, home practice can better reinforce classroom instruction. Affordable, concise and teacher friendly Rather than being a large textbook with general suggestions, the teacher edition presents a practical approach. Hints are concise and support each lesson. An additional CD with warm-ups, worksheets, and suggested lesson plans is also included.