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These are just some of our more popular books, CDs, and videos. Please inquire if you do not see the item you are looking for.
Beginner Violin Video
$14.95
BV
Watch & Learn Video Primer presents the 60-Minute Introduction to Violin for Beginners by Jim Tolles. Step by step, easy-to-follow directions covers the fundamentals of tuning and playing positions, styles, and understanding music. Great add-on with your first violin or fiddle!Available in a DVD or VHS.
v- VHS
DVD- DVD
Advanced Fiddling
$22.95
MB93971BCD
Solos, Instruction & Technique by Craig Duncun Includes CD
Anyone Can Play Violin
$14.95
MB94569DVD
This DVD course is designed for anyone of any age who would like to play the violin. No musical experience necessary.
Easy Violin Duets in First Position
$7.95
MB93885
This is a wonderful introduction to playing chamber music while still in the beginning stages of the violin.
Essential Elements (old version) Book 1
$5.50
HL0461900-
This is the older version (red book) of the popular Essential Elements for Strings books. Some teachers still prefer this version even though the new 2000 version includes both a CD and a DVD packed with great software and play-along tracks.
Please check availability on this item as we don't know how much longer it will be available.
See related new versions below.
Limited availability:
Piano Accompaniment book($8.95)
Violin ($5.50)
Cello ($5.50)
Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 w/DVD
$7.95
HL008680-
New version of book 1 of this popular series includes a revised book, play-along CD and a DVD packed with software!
CD contains play-along tracks for #1-71 of the book, CD-ROM with tempo adjustment software, SmartMusic & Finale Notepad Software to help you create your own music. DVD includes all of the above plus a startup video, ALL 193 tracks plus printable duet and trio parts, and a music listening library! Compatable with PC or MAC.
Select instrument:
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Essential Elements 2000 Book 2 + CD
$6.95
HL008680-
New version of book 2 of this popular series includes a revised book, play-along CD for #1-71 of the book.
Covers Keys: D, G, C, A, F, and Bb Major, G and D minor. Rhythms, performance, sight-reading, shifting, finger patterns and more.
Select instrument:
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Essential Elements 2000 Book 3 + CD
$6.95
Intermediate Technique Studies
New version of book 3 of this popular series includes a revised book, and play-along CD for tracks #1-76 of the book.
Three Major Sections:
Higher Positions and Shifting
Keys and Scales
Bowings, Rhythms and Vibrato
Select instrument:
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Old version violin Essential Technique $5.50
Old version Essential Technique for bass $5.50
Famous Fiddlin' Tunes
$7.95
This is a great little pocket sized quick guide to some very well known fiddle tunes such as
Arkansas Traveler, Cripple Creek, Sally Goodin, and Westphalia Waltz.
A CD is included.
Fun with the Viola
$5.95
This is a fun collection of recognizable tunes for a beginning \r\nviolists.
Fun with the Violin
$5.95
This is a collection of level 1, E-Z violin solos. All of the\r\nsolos in this text may be played together in ensemble with the Fun\r\nWith Viola, Cello, and Bass books. These texts were written\r\nas an ideal supplement to any string method.
Introducing the Positions
$5.95
HL04472550
This book is an introduction to the 3rd and 5th postions on the violin. It is directed towards the needs of a school orchestra violinist.
Available for all instruments in 2 volumes.
Select instrument and level:
Violin book 1
Violin book 2
Viola book 1
Viola book 2
Cello book 1
Cello book 2
Bass book 1
Bass book 2
Mel Bay's Complete Irish Fiddle Player
$19.95
This book is an in depth study of traditional Irish fiddle \r\nplaying. Instruction includes descriptions and history of \r\nthe different types of tunes, bowing techniques, and a 2 CD\r\nlearning tool.
Mel Bay's Complete Mandolin Method
$10.95
An introduction to the mandolin containing instructions on holding\r\nthe instrument, where all the notes are, scales and easy tunes.
Mel Bay's Mandolin Chords
$4.95
This is a catalog of mandolin chords arranged in photo-diagram\r\nform for maximum ease in understanding and playing.
Mel Bay's Master Anthology of Fiddle Solos,Vol 1
$29.95
Featuring solos by some of the world's finest fiddlers such as Mark O'Connor\r\nVassar Clements, and John Hartford. Previously titled\r\n"Fiddle 2000."
Mel Bay's Master Anthology of Mandolin Solos,Vol 1
$29.95
Contains solos by some the world's finest mandolinists such as\r\nJethro Burns, Sam Bush, and David Grisman. Includes 2 CD's.\r\nPreviously titled, "Mandolin 2000."\r\n
Solos for Young Violinists
$12.95
Contains piano and violin parts of pieces selected from standard\r\nviolin student repertoire. Perfect for an intermediate violinist\r\nwho would like to improve their technical AND musical skills.
Strictly Classics
$4.50
Ensemble arrangements of 18 classic favorites. Correlates with Book 1 Strictly Strings. Violin, Book 1
Strictly Strings Method
$5.95
Book-SS-
A well-written book for beginning instruction. Moves from an introduction to note-reading and basic approach into the development of proper technique through a well-structured, sequential order. Highly recommended!
Select instrument and level:
Violin book 1 #5293
Violin book 2 #4394
Violin book 3 #16859
Viola book 1 #5294
Viola book 2 #4395
Viola book 3 #16860
Cello book 1 #5295
Cello book 2 #4396
Cello book 3 #16861
Bass book 1 #5296
Bass book 2 #4397
Bass book 3 #16862
Piano Accompaniment book 1 #5298 ($11.95)
2 CD set for book 1 #16618 ($14.95)
2 CD set for book 2 #16616 ($14.95)
Strictly Strings Method Teacher
$22.95
SS-5297
Complete score for all instruments of this popular string method. Moves from an introduction to note-reading and basic approach into the development of proper technique through a well-structured, sequential order. Highly recommended!
5297-BK 1
4399-BK 2
String Builder, Book 1, violin
$5.95
EL01544
A string class method for a beginning violinist. Published for viola, cello, bass, piano accompianiment and teacher's manual.
Student Manuscript Book
$2.50
Archives 64 Page 6 Stave Student Manuscript Book
Suzuki Cello School
$6.95
0940
The most widely used cello method in the world! Great collection of tunes to be used as a suppliment to other methods, or in conjuction with additional study materials. Accompaniment CDs feature the actual instrument played in a stylistic manner for rote learning. Books, CDs, and Piano Accompaniment sold seperately.
0479S-Book 1 ($6.95)
0481S-Book 2 ($6.95)
0483S-Book 3 ($6.95)
0266S-Book 4 ($6.95)
0267S-Book 5 ($6.95)
0268S-Book 6 ($6.95)
0360S-Book 7 ($6.95)
0361S-Book 8 ($6.95)
0940-CD 1&2 ($15.95)
0941-CD 3&4 ($15.95)
0942-CD 5 ($15.95)
0943-CD 6 ($15.95)
0480S-Piano Accomp 1 ($6.95)
0482S-Piano Accomp 2 ($6.95)
0484S-Piano Accomp 3 ($6.95)
0269S-Piano Accomp 4 ($6.95)
0270S-Piano Accomp 5 ($6.95)
0271S-Piano Accomp 6 ($6.95)
Suzuki - CD, Violin
$15.95
0596
Accompaniment CD features the actual instrument played in a stylistic manner. Intended to be used with the book or independantly for young students learning by rote or as an aid to note reading.
0346/0485-CD 1
0347/0486-CD 2
0348/0598-CD 3
0349/0599-CD 4
0918-CD 5
0919-CD 6
0920-CD 7
0921-CD 8
Suzuki Duets For Violins
$5.95
Second violin parts to selections from Suzuki Violin School Volumes 1, 2 and 3
Suzuki Viola School
$6.95
0241S
Suzuki Viola School
The most popular string method for the viola. Books, CDs, and piano accompaniment books available seperately.
Select volume:
0241S-Book 1
0242S-Book 2
0243S-Book 3
0244S-Book 4
0249S-Book 5
0245S-Piano Accomp Vol A ($10.95)
0543-Viola CD 1&2 ($15.95)
0544-Viola CD 3&4 ($15.95)
0545-Viola CD 5 ($15.95)
0546-Viola CD 6 ($15.95)
Suzuki Violin Method
$6.95
0144
The most widely used string method in the world! Great collection of tunes to be used as a suppliment to other methods, or in conjuction with additional study materials. Accompaniment CDs feature the actual instrument played in a stylistic manner for rote learning.
Available in 10 volumes for advancing players. CD and Piano Accompaniment sold seperately.
Select level:
0144-Book 1
0146-Book 2
0148-Book 3
0150-Book 4
0152-Book 5
0154-Book 6
0156-Book 7
0158-Book 8
0225-Book 9 ($8.50)
0226-Book 10 ($8.50)
0145S-Piano Accomp Vol 1
30020-MIDI volume 1 ($19.95)
30101-MIDI volume 2 ($19.95)
0147-Piano Accomp Vol 2
0149-Piano Accomp Vol 3
0151-Piano Accomp Vol 4
0153-Piano Accomp Vol 5 ($7.95)
0228-Piano Accomp Vol B (24.95)
Suzuki: I Can Read Music
$12.95
A note reading book for Suzuki students ready to make the transition into reading music. Use for Suzuki studies, or to help with the transition into reading music. Volume 1 features pages for pitch and rhythm that get progressively more difficult throughout the series.
Select volume and instrument:
0439-Violin volume 1 ($12.95)
0427-Violin volume 2 ($12.95)
0440-Viola volume 1 ($12.95)
0428-Viola volume 2 ($12.95)
0441-Cello volume 1 ($13.95)
0429-Cello volume 2 ($12.95)
Suzuki: Position Etudes
$6.95
Position etudes for violin through 7th position.
The Fiddler's Fakebook
$24.95
This book is the ultimate sourcebook for the traditional fiddler.\r\nIt contains nearly 500 jigs, reels, rags, hornpipes, and breakdowns\r\nfrom all of the major fiddling styles. Each tune also includes an \r\nextensive discography. This is an enormous wealth of material.\r\n
Violin Elementary Scales & Bowings
$3.50
Elementary Scales & Bowings for Strings Violin (First Position)
Violin String Festival Solos
$5.95
Collection of easy level 1-2 solos.
You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling-set
$24.95
The original You Can Teach Yourself Fiddling, Mel Bay, by Craig Duncun. Includes CD and DVD. Great starting place for the beginner that can't find a teacher.
Mandolin Chord Chart
$3.95
This is a simple, one page chart of mandolin chords. \r\nGood for a quick reference.
Rounds and Canons, Volume 1
$7.95
Rounds and Canons, Volume 1 Flexible in both treble and bass clefs for any instrumentation.
Primo Performance, Violin
$4.45
Elementary-Level Ensembles, Violin
Wedding Music For Two Violins
$9.95
This is a collection of many of the standard wedding songs, transcribed for two violins.
Fiddling Chord Book
$9.95
Craig Duncun covers all the double stops you can play on the fiddle in all keys: major, minor, diminished, augmented, seventh, minor seventh, sixth. Now start improvising!
Suzuki Violin School - Revised
$7.95
BOOK-0144S
The new revised edition is now available!
Suzuki Violin School Violin Part, available for Volume 1, 2 and 3 with or without CD
Revised edition features:
New engravings in a 9" x 12" format
New editing of pieces, including bowings and fingerings 16 additional pages
Additional exercises, some from Dr. Suzuki, plus additional insight and suggestions for teachers
Glossary of terms in English, French, German and Spanish
Musical notation guide
Fingerboard position
New photos
Select volume and options:
Violin book 1 only #0144S ($7.95)
Violin CD 1 only #28260 ($15.95)
Violin book 1 with CD #28261 ($19.95)
Violin book 2 only #0146S ($7.95)
Violin CD 2 only #28262 ($15.95)
Violin book 2 with CD #28263 ($19.95)
Violin book 3 only ($7.95)
Violin CD 3 only #28264 ($15.95)
Violin book 3 with CD #28265
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Mel Bay's Deluxe Fiddling Method
$14.95
MB93742-
Mel Bay's Deluxe Fiddling Method by Craig Duncun is a standard starting place for getting into fiddling. Covers all of the basics in a time-tested method.
Available as book only, as a set with CD, or a set that includes a DVD in addition to the book and CD
Also available, Advanced Fiddling, as a continuation to this book.
Select volume:
Book only $14.95
Book/CD Set $19.95
Book/CD/DVD Set $24.95
Orchestra Expressions
$8.95
BOOK-EMCO-
This exciting new method is now used by Nashville Public Schools for all of their strings programs. Expertly written and edited by instructors Kathleen DeBerry Brungard, Michael L. Alexander, Gerald E. Anderson, and Sandra Dackow. Published by Alfred.
In addition to a well written text and a comprehensive method, the new learner will find excellent information on composers, superb graphics, and lots of fun and informative activities and excersises. Many additional teacher materials are also available. A CD is included with the book that covers the first half of the book. A 2nd CD for the remainder of the book may be purchased seperately.
Select book 1 or 2, and instrument from the drop-down menu below.
Select book 1 or 2 and instrument:
(#1002) Violin book 1 ($8.95)
(#1003) Viola book 1 ($8.95)
(#1004) Cello book 1 ($8.95)
(#1005) Bass book 1 ($8.95)
(#1006) 2nd CD for book 1 ($6.95)
(#2002) Violin book 2 ($10.95)
(#2003) Viola book 2 ($10.95)
(#2004) Cello book 2 ($10.95)
(#2005) Bass book 2 ($10.95)
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