Progressive Violin is a fun and easy introduction to Violin playing for the beginner. All essential left and right hand techniques are covered along with music reading, theory and an introduction to a variety of musical styles.
In the course of the book, you will learn how to play melodies and studies in both major and minor keys along with pizzicato, bowing techniques and a variety of musical terms. You will also learn to understand rhythms, scales and key signatures as well as how to transpose. All examples sound great and are fun to play. By the end of the book you will have a good grasp of the basics of violin playing and be ready for more advanced study of Classical music, improvisation or both.
To develop good timing habits right from the start, it is recommended that you use a metronome with all the examples in the book until you can play them easily from memory. If you are serious about music, a good teacher can help you progress much quicker than you could on your own.
The best and fastest way to learn is to use this book in conjunction with:
- Using sheet music to learn simple arrangements of a wide range of pieces by various composers. This will help you build a repertoire and mean you always have something to play with other musicians.
- Practicing and playing with other musicians as often as possible.
- Learning by listening to your favourite CD’s. Start building a collection of albums featuring violinists you admire. Try to find sheet music versions of the pieces you hear on the recordings, even if they are simplified. Imitating great violinists will help your tone, timing and intonation.
