Violinworks book 1 – Ros Stephen

Description

Violinworks book 1 by Ros Stephen is a comprehensive method for the older violin beginner. It is a thorough, step-by-step guide to the basics of violin technique.

Violinworks book 1:

• Thorough, step-by-step guide to the basics of violin technique
• Wide range of repertoire, including traditional music from around the world, jazz, and well-known classical pieces
• Authentic, stylistic performances, performed by professional musicians, available on a Companion Website
• Exercises to develop confidence in intonation, rhythm, reading music, playing by ear, and improvising
• Piano accompaniment scores downloadable from the Companion Website

Violinworks book 1 Contents:

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Holding the violin and playing pizzicato
• Chapter 3: Notation, pulse and rhythm
• Chapter 4: The bow hold
• Chapter 5: Introduction to bowing
• Chapter 6: Further bowing techniques
• Chapter 7: Introduction to the left hand
• Chapter 8: Getting started with the left hand
• Chapter 9: 1st Finger
• Chapter 10: Dynamics and articulation
• Chapter 11: High 2nd finger
• Chapter 12: More on 3rd finger
• Chapter 13: 4th finger
• Chapter 14: Further bowing techniques
• Chapter 15: Major scales and arpeggios
• Chapter 16: Dotted crotchet rhythms
• Chapter 17: Low 2nd finger
• Chapter 18: More scales and arpeggios
• Chapter 19: Syncopated rhythms
• Chapter 20: Compound time and semiquavers

Violinworks, in two volumes, is a comprehensive method for older beginners and improvers, taking students carefully from the very first steps to around Grade 3 standard. The approach suits self-taught violinists as well as those who have teachers, and emphasizes the importance of good habits from day one, of using your ear, and of always aiming for the best sound. Each volume contains a wide selection of repertoire, plus detailed descriptions and photos to demonstrate correct playing positions. Downloadable audio includes performance tracks, with piano, string quartet, or band backings, plus aural exercises and downloadable PDFs of piano accompaniments. There are supporting video clips and additional resources on a dedicated website, making Violinworks a complete resource for anyone learning or returning to the violin.

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