 |   Author : Janice Tucker Rhoda Number of Pages : 48 Publisher : Carl Fischer Music List Price: Our Price: $9.90 Used Price : $27.99 |
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Janice Tucker Rhoda's phenomenally successful series, The ABCs of Strings owes much of its success to the wonderful original material for players of all ages and to the sensitive arrangements of familiar classical selections, folk songs and fiddle tunes. The ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner, Book 1 is the first in a series of five excellent violin instruction books. In the ABCs series there are beautiful melodies, short warm-up exercises and study pieces which advance students technically in an easy and enjoyable way. Simple duets, scales, a note-reading worksheet, glossary and practice chart are also included in ABCs of Violin Book 1 along with many graphs to show left-hand finger placement. Be sure to look for this book with the NEW CD insert on Amazon. TITLE: The ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner, Book 1 (Book & CD)SimilarProduct
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Customer reviews
Best book by far for adult beginner 
by .. (Tucson, AZ)
I had always wanted to learn how to play the violin and finally decided to take the plunge last year. It seemed like a good idea to buy some starter books that would help me learn how. I picked up three such books that had been recommended to me. By far the best was the "ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner." The notes were easy to read and the tunes were really fun to play. New ideas were introduced at a good pace--not pushy fast, not pokey slow--just right. I could keep up without feeling overwhelmed, but I felt like I was learning something, too. I'm now near the end of Book 2 of the series and having a blast! Can't wait to try out Book 3.
The other two method books I bought just didn't cut it for me. They seemed harder to understand and threw a lot at you all at once. It was the ABCs that really made me want to keep playing--no contest as far as I'm concerned, at least.
The ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner by .. ken (Boston, MA USA)
The ABC's of Violin has played an enormous role in fulfilling my dream of learning to play the violin. I'm overwhelmed by the simplicity of its approach, and it's underlying structure that has so effectively developed my skills. New concepts and techniques are introduced in such a logical manner as to further a student's development while limiting the frustrations and intimidation that frequently accompany a new undertaking such as learning an instrument. I also enjoy the vast repertoire of material presented throughout the book. The material ranges from focused studies to actual songs, encompassing nearly every genre imaginable, from classical to folk. Many of these songs are famous, others are slightly more obscure, but each cleverly selected to introduce a new element or concept at precisely the right time. The variety of music selection has also expanded the future directions that I hope to take my violin playing.
I also highly recommend acquiring the accompanying CD. It contains beautiful renditions of the songs presented in the book. I've found that playing along with the CD greatly improved my reading, timing, intonation, and confidence.
Yes, for the absolute beginner by .. T. J. Carpenter ()
I started off by using this book when I decided to teach myself the violin, and I'm very happy I did. The finger placement charts really helped me get started right. It's been a lot of fun using the book, because I can play famous melodies I'm familiar with. I also thought the author's original tunes were nice. And after doing the warm-up exercises, it was really easy to play the melodies that came after.
Yes indeed, this is a book for an absolute beginner on the violin--and I ought to know. I was one just a few months ago. Now, I'm in book 2 of the series and enjoying it. And I didn't need a teacher, either.
I'd recommend this book very highly.
ABCs of strings - the best series there is by .. Hazel (Scotland)
I have been using this book as teaching material for around 2 years now and haven't looked back! The books in this series link fluently from one to the next, making learning and teaching seamless. This book is almost like three books in one - it consists of short studies, pieces - both familiar and new, and scales. Logical step by step progressions and notation is clear. The studies consist of new or challenging concepts which are then included in the piece to follow, allowing your practice to be thorough and time efficient. Each of the books maintain this structure. The best book I have ever used - HIGHLY recommended!
Excellent from a Teacher's Perspective!! by .. amy walsh (Indianapolis, IN USA)
I had been searching 15 years for the ideal method to use with my students and this is it! I've been using it for the past 4 years. With this entire series (5 books for violin) my younger and older students have had more enthusiasm to practice and learn to read quicker and better. By the time they play student concertos and advanced solo pieces, their technique is more precise than with other methods.
Details:
1. It has more variety than other methods--it includes fiddle tunes, classical, folk and improvisational. Continually keeps up my student's interest--they are never bored!
2. The warm-ups before each piece make so much sense and have taught me to create my own while teaching violin concertos and advanced solo pieces. Plus they are nice to listen to, so students practice them--unlike other method book's warm-ups which make violin playing seem tedious. The etudes (study pieces) are written well, too. They are fun to play!
3. The finger graphs help my students know where to put their fingers right away--some go ahead in the book without me assigning the next lesson.
4. The pages are clean looking without all that clutter you see in other method books--the notes are bigger, too!
5. All the books from this series cover the essential techniques more thoroughly than other methods--so many methods move too fast which can be discouraging for students!
6. The pieces the author wrote are some of the best pieces in the book. Not only are they beautiful, but they work very well technically--they lay well in both hands. Many other colleagues of mine agree with this about Ms. Tucker Rhoda's pieces.
7. By the way, Book 5 is my favorite book. It has classic solo pieces. To name a few: Ave Maria, The Swan, Panis Angelicus--all perfect recital pieces and great pieces to play at weddings! My favorite of Ms. Tucker Rhoda's is "Appassionata." It sounds like a beautiful, romantic and fiery Russian melody--the movie Dr. Zhivago comes to mind.
*If you wish to become a well-rounded player, get this book, plus the CD. Continue with all 5 books and you'll be able to read well and play well. You'll be able to sound more professional in the long run compared to other methods out there. This method is truly unique!!