Eta Cohen's world famous Violin method broke new ground when it was first released. Providing an incremental approach to learning the instrument it only introducing one concept at a time and reinforced each new concept with an accompanying exercise and highly enjoyable pieces. The careful organisation of the method meant that it was a great equaliser because any child could make good progress almost irrespective of talent. It was also based upon the principal that playing well brings intense satisfaction whereas playing badly only results in frustration.The Eta Cohen Violin Method has produced music professionals who today occupymany prominent positions in the music profession including renowned soloists chamber musicians orchestral performers (including several orchestral leaders) and teachers. This sixth edition has been completely revised and updated to make Eta's method available to yet another generation of aspiring violinists. It includes a beautifully recorded CD containing demonstration tracks of all the pieces.Book 3 is suitable for grades 3-5 and represents a milestone for young pupils introducing 3rd position new major and minor keys as well as 4th finger extensions and half position. 'It's truly the Delia Smith of Violin methods... the much-imitated indispensible original' - James Murphy Director Southbank Sinfonia
SKU: HL.278682
The Eta Cohen Violin Method - Book One is the complete guide for the beginner violinist, taking the student from the very beginning up to Grade 2 standard. This title is packed full of fun and engaging pieces, with clear photos throughout to illustrate each technique. Completely revised and updated, this new edition includes beautifully recorded audio containing demonstration tracks of all the exercises and pieces, with separate backing tracks to play along to. As well as the printed score, this book is supported by SoundWise: Audio: full demonstration recordings of each piece, plus accompaniment-only, solo-only and rehearsal backing tracks. eBook: a digital edition of your music to read on any device.
SKU: HL.14010573
ISBN 9780711987463. UPC: 884088426101. 9.0x12.0x0.335 inches. English.
The 2nd, 4th and 5th positions are introduced, also trills, double stopping, chords, spiccato and sautille bowings. Each new technique is demonstrated in a short study. The difficulties of each hand are isolated and only one point intouduced at a time. A separate piano accompaniment section is included within this volume.