Superstart violin book 2 - Mary Cohen

Superstart violin book 2 - Mary Cohen

Superstart Violin 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 distillation of her many years of teaching and research - a core method now in one book. Complete violin technique is introduced from the start, providing a solid foundation and taking the player up to grade one level. Carefully structured, each unit covers a clear technical point through expertly written pieces, providing the student with a true musical experience at each tiny step. Mary takes an imaginative child-orientated approach throughout, encouraging interaction and the exploration of new sound worlds through a superb variety of music. The accompanying CD provides all the piano accompaniments, with unique cue entries to help beginners get started. A separate accompaniments book for violin is also available. For extra flexibility, most of the pieces in Superstart Violin, Superstart Viola and Superstart Cello book are compatible, making this a great resource for individual or group teaching. **ABRSM selected piece (Violin 2012-2015): Rondeau (Purcell) **ABRSM selected pieces (Violin 2008-2011): Largo (Theme from 'New World' Symphony) (Dvorak) The Turkey in the Straw (Trad. American) Kalinka (Trad. Russian) **Trinity College London selected pieces (Violin 2010-2012): Monsieur Arbeau s Sword Dance no. 28 in A (Cohen).