Abracadabra Violin Beginner
Author | : Katie Wearing |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2007-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0713693657 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780713693652 |
Rating | : 4/5 (652 Downloads) |
Download or read book Abracadabra Violin Beginner written by Katie Wearing and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pupil's book provides a lively and comprehensive introduction tothe very first steps of playing the violin. It is part of theAbracadabra Strings Beginners series, a new series of string tutorsdesigned to precede our existing Abracadabra books. All the titles inthe series work in conjuction with each other, making them ideal forensemble,group and whole class tuition. Used alone they remain perfect forindivdual lessons. The book contains activities, games and pieces thatteach the fundamentals of playing the violin : good posture (with andwithout the instrument), bow hold, finger position and pitch awarenessas well as developing rhythm and notation reading. The CD also aidspitch development with performances of the pieces and backing tracks tomotivate pupils to practise outside of theirlessons. The basics are constantly reinforced and revisited with thepupils building up to 'performance pieces' that combine and showcaseall of the skills they have developed.