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I have to admit I bought myself this book, a violin, all the accessories and sat down with some youtube videos once or twice instead, for some silly reason, then never bothered to pick it up again for weeks. Tuning is a faff, finding the time is hard (you get the gist). This weekend I have finally had the "aha" moment and it's because I turned to this book and got hooked. I can already play 8 notes (using two strings) pretty confidently, which to me is huge progress, and am on exercise 60 something in the book. That is probably because unlike an excellent student I do like to plough through at a silly speed, but you know what - that's better than not playing the instrument in my eyes. The book teaches you how to hold your bow and violin, how to read music note by note, how to learn to bow up or down, how to leave a pause when needed, how to read a quaver or semi quaver (handy if you're new to all this). But it also gets into teaching you different notes quickly, which I really like about it. Slightly bizarrely the CD covers up to track 71 or 72 whereas there are 195 tracks in the book, I have emailed the publisher to work out how I can access the other tracks as they can help you understand what you are aiming for (but aren't totally essential). It may be that if you buy a new copy, unlike myself, you get all the tracks on CDs but in my case atleast only 1 arrived and a previous owner has annotated in the book that you need to download after that point so I am guessing it just doesn't come with the other tracks on CDs. I learned violin for 3 or so years from 7-10 or 11, and am now 28. I wasn't very good as a child and am certainly learning pretty much from 0. Even holding the instrument is a totally new feeling to me. I have however read music before but I think this book would have been a very good start even if I hadn't.

kids want it, i bought it. they're happy, i'm happy xD

Had bought another few fiddle/violin books for beginners that perhaps look more fun + modern on the front, but this book by far is the most informative and easy to read. Everything is explained really well and the text and pictures are a deent size to help you read + understand what they are trying to teach - highly recommended!

This book is exactly what I wanted being a beginner learning to play a musical instrument. It is clearly set out and gradually introduces playing the instrument in easy to follow steps with the musical exercises. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning to play a violin.

I bought this for my son, as he has started learning Violin at school, this was recommended by his music teacher. I did not know that the book will be posted from US and it took long to deliver, apart from that there is no issues, its a great book, essential for a beginner. Recommended

This is a great book for kids who are beginners. It is really well written and my daughter is finding it really helpful with her violin. She likes that it tell you how to do thing like a biw hold and also has picutres that show you. Would defently recommend.

i wore my headphones and played along with all the excercises. I've beem taking private lessons for two years. O my, I've got a great deal of work to do but it is abfab playing along and learning where i've been going wrong so I can practise out my bad habits. This is great and my teacher is amazed at my sudden progress. Try and record yourself and enjoy hearing your own mistakes/progress. Above all have FUN with this.

Best book I have found. Easy to follow

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Der Geigenlehrer meiner Tochter hat dieses Buch für den Unterricht empfohlen, weil es für die Eltern Erläuterungen zu den einzelnen Schritten gibt. Die Kinder können es ja nicht immer so kommunizieren, dass man sicher sein kann, die richtige Haltung zu üben. Wir kommen gut damit zurecht, die beiligende CD ist auch toll, das Üben geht damit sehr gut. Ich kann das Heft empfehlen.

Perfect for beginners as it gradually builds skill. Love the online resources that the book comes with, this is a big help.

Llego Justo lo que se pidió. Buen libro

Unfortunately, although the book is not used (that's why one star) the code in it is still used by someone else! Disappointed.. However keeping it since I already had access to the content since I got Viola volume 1 as well :) Otherwise, shipped so fast which is great.