Dobbins | Strings in Step Violin 1 & CD

Jan Dobbins’ Strings in Step Violin is an invaluable resource for both group and individual tuition. The book has a clear structure and includes a wide range of repertoire, plus a wealth of additional material to help reinforce progress.

Contents:

Section 1

• Parts of the Violin and Bow
• Music Facts
• Care of the Instrument
• Posture
• Theory Worksheet 1 – The Violin
• The Violin Strings
• Open Strings Pizzicato
• The Left Hand Finger Numbers
• Pizzicato Tunes
• Theory Worksheet 2 – The Bow
• The Bow Hold
• Note Learning Game
• Leger Lines
• Time Signatures
• Bars and Barlines
• Bowing Signs 
• Bowing Patterns
• Theory Worksheet 3 – Basic Knowledge
• The Open Strings
• The Crotchet
• The Minim
• The Semibreve
• Bowing Exercises on Open Strings
• Rests

Section 2

• The D String Notes
• The A String Notes
• The First Finger on the D String
• The First Finger on the A String
• Colour and Play
• The Second Finger on the D String
• The Second Finger on the A String
• Theory Worksheet 4 – Name the Notes
• The Quaver
• The Dotted Minim
• Theory Worksheet 5 – Note Values
• The Slur
• Theory Worksheet 6 – Key Signatures

Section 3

• Twinkle Twinkle
• Frere Jacques
• Morris Tune
• London Bridge
• French Folk Song
• Theory Worksheet 7 – Musical Signs
• The G String Notes
• Exercises on the G String
• Waltz in G
• Clog Dance
• Making Up Your Own Tune 
• Echo Game
• The C String Notes
• Exercises on the C String
• Theory Worksheet 8 – Name the Notes (ii)
• Rounds
• The Fourth Finger on the A String
• Little Bird
• Moon Waltz
• Word Search
• Exercises to Help You Play in Tune!
• Theory Worksheet 9 – Time Signatures
• Sight-reading
• Scales and Arpeggios
• Achievement Record
• CD Notes