Tuition and Studies

By Neil Mackay. For Violin. Strings. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd.

Right From The Start contains 20 very elementary pieces for young players in an easy-to-follow format, written by Sheila M. Nelson. Many of the pieces are particularly suited to bowing variations and suitable rhythm patterns are indicated at the end of ea...

String teaching materials from the world's favourite string teacher Sheila Nelson. Tetratunes allows young players to learn note reading in blocks of four step-wise notes on each string. This system develops physical skills slightly ahead of note-reading....

String teaching materials from the world's favourite string teacher Sheila Nelson. Tetratunes allows young players to learn note reading in blocks of four step-wise notes on each string. This system develops physical skills slightly ahead of note-reading....

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 instructio...

'Violin Playtime Studies' is a first anthology of established and newly-composed studies for the young violinist. Taking as its starting point the one 0ctave scale of D major, and remaining in first position throughout, it may be used in conjunction with ...

Violin Study Time is an anthology of established and newly composed studies which are designed to help the young violinist's technique in several directions. It may be used in conjunction with the Young Violinist's Repertoire Pieces. There are studies for...

Fourteen original, imaginative studies for solo violin, designed to lead on the elementary studies for younger players to those of Mazas and Kreutzer. Each piece concentrates one or two aspects of technique, and the whole set covers a wide range of left a...

Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians on any instrument. This workbook is designed especially for violinists working for the grade 4 examination, to help them overcome the nerves that can ...

Paul Harris's brilliant series of workbooks uses 'finger fitness' exercises, scale arpeggio 'key' pieces, and simple improvisations to help you play scales and arpeggios with real confidence, as well as promoting a solid technical basis. This invaluable r...

Ideal for the Grade 3-4 violinist, Mary Cohen's 'Nifty Shifts!' is specially designed to kick-start position changing. Featuring lots of well-known tunes and technical tips - including the use of a guide finger, preparation strategies, melodic fragments t...

"Superstart" is a break-through for beginner violinists, full of exciting music and fun activities from the very first lesson to inspire and stimulate pupils and teachers. Mary Cohen is one of Britain's leading string teachers and this new edition is a...