A fresh new approach-Features:An approach based upon self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patternsOriginal tunes not abstract sight-reading exercises149 carefully graduated pieces in a range of musical stylesFive sections related to the technical development of the violinistTunes progress to eventually include all key signatures up to five sharps and flates; whole-tone chromatic modal and atonal elements are also incorporatedEach section concludes with duets and accompanied pieces for practice of ensemble sight-readingTunes range from Grade 4 to advanced

This easy-to-teach straightforward string method is designed to promote success in beginning string players through the joy of ensemble playing. A unique letter-note style of music notation ensures a smooth and successful transition to note reading. Students are introduced to ensemble playing with a wide variety of fun-to-play selections draw from international folk songs famous classical melodies familiar symphonic themes and new original compositions. Strictly Strings features a carefully prepared lesson sequence which effectively develops each player's abilities.

Instrument : violin Type : performance book Nombre de Pages : 24 Part 2 of Sheila Nelson's Tetratunes Series. Stringsongs develops reading skills begun in Tetratunes, by the use of singing and part-playing. The edition is part of the ABRSM syllabus (grade 2). Content : Anon: Sound for us - Traditional: London's burning - Sheila M. Nelson: Drummer's march - Traditional: Fiddle and flute - Anon: Favourite round - T.H. Bayley: Long, long ago - Traditional: My dame hath a lame, tame crane - Thomas Tallis: Tallis' canon - Sheila M. Nelson: Summer song - Anon: Summer is a-coming in - Sheila M. Nelson: Echo dance - Anon: Ave Maria - Sheila M. Nelson: Idle cowboy - Traditional: Three blind mice - G.F. Handel: Gavotte - Sheila M. Nelson: I sing when I'm happy - Philip Hayes: The rose - Anon: Oh, how lovely is the evening - Sheila M. Nelson: Rumba time - John Jenkins: A boat, a boat - John Arnold: Haste thee, nymph - L. van Beethoven: The flower wondrous-fair - John Hilton: Come, follow - Anon: O my love - Country dance: The four posted bed - Johann Strauss: Emperor waltz - R.A. Eastburn: Little brown jug