The ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner, Book 1 (Book & MP3/PDF)

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.