Method Books

Fiddling Fingers presents the ideal way to enrich string classes with fiddle music in six simple lessons that teaches students the basic elements of fiddling. The performances of the tunes on the CD helps them to learn the songs in true fiddling style by listening and joining in, just as if they were sitting in a real fiddling session with an authentic string band. Each tune is also performed at a Learning Speed and then at a Practice Speed to encourage students to learn by listening and playing by ear. Students will learn to play the basic fiddling techniques of shuffles, slides and drones , which can be applied to all fiddling tunes. They will learn how to kick-off a tune and then end it with a tag. They will be encouraged to develop their own fiddling style while applying the basics of good position, listening for good intonation and playing rhythmically. This book contains lyrics, historical backgrounds and suggestions for activities that will expand and deepen an understanding of the fiddling style. It also offers ways for students to monitor their fiddling progress. A glossary is included at the end of the teacher s score and each part that clearly defines all of the fiddling terms used in the book. Fiddling Fingers is the perfect way to add excitement and variety to your string classes, and to expand and enrich the musical life of string players. Included with each book is a supplemental CD of accompaniment and performance tracks.

Habits of a Successful Middle Level String Musician is a field-tested musical collection of over 300 sequenced exercises for building fundamentals. Perfect to use with the entire string orchestra or a solo player, this series contains carefully sequenced finger pattern and shifting etudes, tone and articulation warm-ups, sight-reading exercises, rhythm vocabulary studies, chorales, and much more. In one place, this series collects everything an aspiring player needs to build fundamental musicianship skills and then be able to transfer those skills directly into the performance of great literature.

Suzuki Violin School

Suzuki Viola School

Essential Technique for Strings includes exercises for the higher positions and shifting, along with scales, bowings, and special techniques.

A Revolutionary Method for Beginning Musicians

Featuring 25 solos for recitals, festivals, informal gatherings, or just for fun, String Basics Solos Book 1 includes a mix of classical themes, folk songs, and original works by Jeremy Woolstenhulme. It was created so that all four string instrument books include the same solos, and in the same keys. When beginning level students start to play solos, many do not have private teachers. Since solo playing is an integral part of the overall musical experience, the introduction of solos in the classroom offers a positive environment for all. For students in a remote or online learning environment, this solo book is absolutely perfect.

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.