The Best of Grade 4 Violin

Grade 3 Violin Pieces allows you to learn a diverse range of popular solo works that have all been carefully chosen with the specifications of the major exam boards in mind. This particular book is perfect for Grade 3 violinists, including some classic tunes and contemporary pop hits. The included download card also gives you instant online access to full backing tracks for every song.This fantastic songbook includes valuable supplementary repertoire for Grade 3 violinists of any age. These particular Violin Pieces will aid with your technique and theoretical skills, while also allowing you to play some incredible tunes that will help to enhance your musicality. Including such contemporary pop classics as John Legend's All Of Me, Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud and Katy Perry's Roar, these familiar tunes will be fun to play for any violinist.Not only this, but a big collection of timeless pop tunes are included, such as The Beatles' Hey Jude, Cat Stevens's The First Cut Is The Deepest and ABBA's Dancing Queen, such familiar favourites allowing everyone to enjoy Grade 3 Violin! Each of the tunes features song background notes and brief performance guidance, while at the beginning of the songbook is an introductory section featuring an invaluable fingering chart.With a fantastically diverse collection of old and new pop songs, some beautifully crisp engraving and helpful performance tips for each song, this is the perfect songbook for Grade 3 violinists. It will help hone the techniques necessary for major exam boards, while enabling you to develop a versatile repertoire and have fun playing some familiar songs. / Violon

Published in two volumes Violinworks is a comprehensive Violin method created specially for older beginners and improvers. Book 1 carefully guides beginners from the very first steps to around ABRSM Grade 1 standard and book 2 continues up to ABRSM Grade 3 standard. The Violinworks approach is well-suited to self-taught violinists as well as those who have teachers. This method emphasizes the importance of good habits from day one of using your ear and of always aiming for the best sound. Each volume contains a wide selection of repertoire plus detailed descriptions and photographs to illustrate correctplaying positions. The accompanying CD includes performance tracks with Piano String Quartet or Band backings plus aural exercises and downloadable PDFs of the Piano accompaniments. There are supporting video clips and additional resources on a dedicated website making Violinworks a complete resource for anyone learning or returning to the Violin.

Encore Violin is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM Violin exam pieces, selected from syllabuses of the past few decades. Violinists will find an appealing mix of repertoire, while teachers can be confident that the perfect balance of content has been selected at every level.Book 1 features 18 popular pieces at Grades 1 and 2. Have fun exploring modern favourites and timeless classics, like Mattachins or Mango Walk. Footnotes provide background information, a summary of the key skills that each piece develops, and new ideas for exploring the music.Whether you're working through our exams, playing informally, or planning a performance, Encore Violin is full of music you'll want to play again and again! / Violon

Encore Violin is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM Violin exam pieces, selected from syllabuses of the past few decades. Violinists will find an appealing mix of repertoire, while teachers can be confident that the perfect balance of content has been selected at every level.Book 2 features 18 popular pieces at Grades 3 and 4. Have fun exploring modern favourites and timeless classics, like Grieg's In the Hall of the Mountain King or Purcell's Rondeau from Abdelazar.Footnotes provide background information, a summary of the key skills that each piece develops, and new ideas for exploring the music.' / Violon

Jessica O'Leary (Editor). Over the years, many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students, but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. This collection brings together best-loved grade 4 Violin pieces, including Hindu Song (Rimsky-Korsakov), Sometime Maybe (Wedgwood) and Fly me to the Moon (Howard). Containing fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces alongside contemporary favourites, all pieces have been rigorously researched by violin expert Jessica O'Leary. A CD of performance and accompaniment tracks is included, as are useful practice tips. This book includes pieces from current and past Trinity and ABRSM syllabuses. Jessica O'Leary has a successful career as a teacher, professional violinist, ABRSM examiner and seminar presenter. She has toured and recorded extensively as a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and has performed with Madonna, Led Zeppelin, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House. She teaches violin and viola and directs string ensembles at St Paul's Girls' School, Eltham College and Junior Guildhall London. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Recueil / Violon

Jessica O'Leary (Editor). Over the years, many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students, but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. This collection brings together best-loved grade 3 Violin pieces, including Build that Wall, Overnight Mail Express (Cohen) and Sleep Song (Humperdinck). Containing fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces alongside contemporary favourites, all pieces have been rigorously researched by violin expert Jessica O'Leary. A CD of performance and accompaniment tracks is included, as are useful practice tips. This book includes pieces from current and past Trinity and ABRSM syllabuses. Jessica O'Leary has a successful career as a teacher, professional violinist, ABRSM examiner and seminar presenter. She has toured and recorded extensively as a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and has performed with Madonna, Led Zeppelin, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House. She teaches violin and viola and directs string ensembles at St Paul's Girls' School, Eltham College and Junior Guildhall London. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Violon

Does the thought of sight-reading make you groan'The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sigh-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems especially in the context of graded exams.Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to a specific technical issues then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulouslygraded sight-reading pieces.New edition devised to support the revised sight-reading criteria from the ABRSM from 2012.Paul Harris is one of the most respected music educationalist known for his innovative Simultaneous Learning approach. He has over 500 publications to his name including the highly-acclaimed Improve your teaching! Improve your scales! Improve your aural! and Improve your practice! series. Paul writes frequesntly on music education and is in great demand as a workshop and seminar leader around the world.

41 pieces including tangos, milongas, chamames, zambas and chacareras Ausgabe mit CD - CD - violin - English - German - French A beautiful and wide-ranging collection of 41 great tunes from all over Argentina. This collection features tangos, milongas, chamamés, chacareras, zambas and gatos as well as earlier styles and new compositions. Many pieces are presented as duets and there is the opportunity for the solo violinist to play along with the guitar or bandoneón and second violin accompaniment on the MP3 backing tracks. Summaries of the individual tunes and detailed notes on the music of Argentina enable you to get the best out of this exciting and colourful music. A CD of all pieces played by Ros Stephen accompanies the publication, which is suitable for grade 3 and above. MP3 play-along tracks can be downloaded from the Schott Music website. 'I would recommend this volume to anyone interested in exploring traditional music.' (Sarah Kekus (Chair National Association of Music Educators [NAME] 2010-11) 'This is a really appealing book, and great value for money.' (The Strad) 'Additionally, all pieces are expertly played by violinist Stephen. Her extensive notes on the different styles and tunes enable one to get the best out of this colourful and exciting music.' (Australian Strings Association Journal, Stringendo) Contenu - Por Una Cabeza - El Choclo - El Entrerriano - Comme Il Faut - El Marne - Retintin - Hasta El Dia Del Regresso - El Petirrojo - El Portenito - Milonga Rulito - Milonga Pampeana - Suerte Negra - Mas O Menos - Belgique - La Alabanza - El Rio Dulce - El Violin Del Gaucho - Chacarerea De Nuestros Adios - La Flor Del Chanar - La Pollana - Aguara Pope - Maria Pecuri - Chammame del Jacaranda - Naipi y Taroba - El Urutau - El Coati - Manchay Puito - Gato Cordobes - Gato Correntino - Los Amores - Viva Jujuy - El Cuando - La Arunguita - El Palito - El Escondido - La Remesura - Zamba de Vargas - Amame Mucho - La Familiar - Cuando La Luna Nace - La Gallina Alegre

Par APPLEBAUM SAMUEL. An all-time best seller, the Belwin String Builder is a string class method in three parts in which Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass play together throughout. Each book however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in the book is graded realistically so that only the minimum of explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technique and a strong bow arm. / Pédagogie / Méthode / Violon

A fantastic collection of 14 classical showstoppers arranged for beginner to intermediate players. Bringing together well-known classics in varied styles from the Baroque period to the twentieth century, this versatile repertoire book includes an inspirational CD and duet parts: everything needed to give a great performance. Anyone can take centre stage and stand in the spotlight with Abracadabra Performance Pieces. This brand new book is the latest addition to the best-selling Abracadabra series, offering approachable longer arrangements with fantastic backing tracks - ideal for concert performances or simply for more musical fun. The 14 pieces showcase an array of classical favourites, from Purcell and Handel to Bizet and Bartok, and are suitable for beginner to intermediate players (Grade 1-3). The CD contains specially recorded performances and supportive backing tracks that are guaranteed to bring extra sparkle to any performance. Four pieces also include a duet part for teachers or fellow players. / Violon

Popular well known tunes arranged for violin and piano: Helston Furry Dance Scarborough Fair Londonderry Air Amazing Grace Greensleeves and Portsmouth.Grade: Easy

A workbook for examinations including over 60 practice tests for Associated Board exams supporting the new syllabus requirements from 2012.The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems especially in the context of graded exams.Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to a specific technical issues then by studying preparedpieces with associated questions and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.This new edition has been devised to support the revised sight-reading criteria from the ABRSM from 2012.Paul Harris is one of the most respected music educationalists known for his innovative Simultaneously Learning approach. He has over 500 publications to his name including the highly-acclaimed Improve your teaching! Improve your scales! Improve your Aural and Improve your Practice! series. Paul writes frequently on music education and is in great demand as a workshop and seminar leader around the world.

An all-time best seller the Belwin String Builder is a string class method in three parts in which Violin Viola Cello and Bass play together throughout. Each book however is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in the book is graded realistically so that only the minimum of explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technique and a strong bow arm. The Third And Fifth Position is to be used after Book III of the Belwin String Builder. However it may also be used as continuation of any of the standard string class methods.

For the first time in one volume, here are 35 of Mozart's most famous works, specially selected and arranged for piano, complete with fingering. Suitable for grades 2-4. Includes a special biographical section on Mozart and his music. / Piano