This package contains the printed music for nine pieces from ABRSMs Grade 5 Violin syllabus for 20122015 as well as CD recordings of all the pieces for the grade. Features printed music for three pieces from each of Lists A B & C providing appealing & varied repertoire from which to create a balanced programme for the exam or a concert. Also contains helpful information about the pieces & the exam & a CD featuring inspiring performances played by leading professional musicians & playalong piano tracks for use when practising. ...

The bestselling guide to teaching yourself the violin just got better Despite being one of the most popular musical instruments for budding musicians the violin has a reputation as being amongst the most difficult to learn. But no longer. Violin for Dummies is packed with the information you need to learn the art of this beautiful instrument whether you're looking to get a head start before taking up lessons or are already studying with a tutor but want a little boost. With this book you have everything you need to get started. Even if you've never read a note of music this book will have you playing in no time introducing you to the fundamentals of the violin from selecting & tuning to understanding rhythm musical notation & harmony. * Walks you through everything from how to hold your violin to playing popular classical jazz gypsy & fiddle tunes * Filled with all-new content including new music & updated resources * Designed for aspiring musicians going it alone the book can also serve as an invaluable aid for instructors Fully revised & updated Violin For Dummies builds on the winning formula that made the original a bestseller establishing it as the only book the aspiring violinist needs to get started. CD-ROM/DVD & other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file but are available for download after purchase ...

Now more than ever the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians on an instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that can cause sight-reading problems by giving sound technical advice & confidence boosting tips. Step-by-step it helps the violinist to build up a complete picture of each piece first through rhythmic & melodic exercises related to specific problems then by the study of prepared piece with associated questions for the student to answer & finally to the real unprepared sight-reading test itself. Check-boxes for each stage allow both teacher & pupil to keep an eye on progress. The new editions of this popular series supports the new ABRSM string syllabus requirements from 2012 ensuring success in the sight-reading tests of graded exams. ...

Now more than ever the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians on an instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that can cause sight-reading problems by giving sound technical advice & confidence boosting tips. Step-by-step it helps the violinist to build up a complete picture of each piece first through rhythmic & melodic exercises related to specific problems then by the study of prepared piece with associated questions for the student to answer & finally to the real unprepared sight-reading test itself. Check-boxes for each stage allow both teacher & pupil to keep an eye on progress. The new editions of this popular series supports the new ABRSM string syllabus requirements from 2012 ensuring success in the sight-reading tests of graded exams. ...

The Violin Prep Test has been specially designed to be taken by violinists who have been playing for a few terms. Built into it are all the sorts of skills they will be developing at this stage such as a sense of pitch & rhythm controlled & even playing accuracy & quality of tone. This book contains tunes pieces & listening games as well as information about all parts of the test. There are also entertaining illustrations & a fun page so practising for the big day will always be enjoyable! ...

This new edition contains all the scales & arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 4 Violin exam.

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This new edition contains all the scales & arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 5 Violin exam.

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This new edition contains all the scales & arpeggios required for ABRSMs Grade 1 Violin exam.

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This new edition contains all the scales & arpeggios required for ABRSMs Grade 6 Violin exam.

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This new edition contains all the scales & arpeggios required for ABRSMs Grade 8 Violin exam.

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