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There are lots of pictures, fun and familiar songs, and even pages for coloring! Ms.Givens uses a \"Movable Do\" system to teach pitch relationships and good intonation. Recommended for very young children.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eBook 1E\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMeet Tex Neek\u003c\/i\u003e, is a violin string-crossing game with an American Old West theme.  The technical aim is to achieve clean, clear string-crossing through exercises presented in a graded order.  Young violinists receive these exercises in the form of messages and clues, and then plot their progress on a trail map untilthey reach Tex Neek's hideaway andreceive the award.  There are copious illustrations on \"cowboy and Indian\" themes by Shirley Givens and Grandpa Fred Givens.\r\n\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003e\"Young children  love the violin! It is small and huggable – and it makes sounds! 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There are lots of pictures, fun and familiar songs, and even pages for coloring! Ms.Givens uses a \"Movable Do\" system to teach pitch relationships and good intonation. Recommended for very young children.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eBook 4B\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLooking Sharp On the Trail:\u003c\/i\u003e New in this book are key signatures, expressive passing notes, learning and writing Sharps, flats and naturals. This is reinforced in Chapter 14 of the \"Note People\" story. Syncopation is presented as a physical movement (stamping and clapping) and with word rhythms leading up to lively songs. Good bow direction is secured with the \"Musical Math\" pages introduced here and continued in Book 4C. The student explores the fingerboard up to the 4th Position, also learns the advantage of using 1\/2 Position. The concept of left hand \"bounce\" is introduced to facilitate shifting and agility. Adding double-stops to familiar songs helps the left hand shape. The octave interval is presented both in solfege pitch singing and note reading and writing. This book contains 13 duets, 7 piano accompaniments, music by J.S.Bach, Lehár, Beethoven, Joplin, Grieg, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Telemann, Schumann, Rameau, and assorted reels and fiddle tunes.\r\n\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003e\"Young children  love the violin! It is small and huggable – and it makes sounds! How to nurture  this initial enthusiasm for the instrument and to transform it into a deeper  love of music is the object of my books.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\"Don't be misled by  the seeming simplicity of the material! The books are written from a  child's point of view while incorporating the most exacting standards of  modern violin technique. 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There are lots of pictures, fun and familiar songs, and even pages for coloring! Ms.Givens uses a \"Movable Do\" system to teach pitch relationships and good intonation. Recommended for very young children.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cb\u003eBook 4C\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWandering Off the Beaten Path:\u003c\/i\u003e The concept of modulation is presented in an entertaining way in The Note People Story, Chapter 15. The circle of fifths is introduced, notes visit their \"neighbors\" next door and return home again. Fast finger exercises promote left hand agility. Double-stops and vibrato are continued. Further \"Musical Math\" exercises encourage good bow direction in the upper half and lower half. Bow exercises for beginning well, finger flexibility, string levels and clear tone are emphasized. Bow strokes include mixed bowings, slurs and staccato. The interval of the 5th is studied and leads to recognizing major and minor thirds and triads. Book 4C includes 9 duets and 9 piano accompaniments, as well as music by Poldini, Leopold Mozart, Schumann, W.A. Mozart, Bartk, J.S. Bach, Haydn, Purcell, C.P.E. Bach, Clementi, Handel, Rossini, Gilbert \u0026amp; Sullivan, Brahms, Dvorak and Telemann.\r\n\u003c\/big\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003e\"Young children  love the violin! It is small and huggable – and it makes sounds! How to nurture  this initial enthusiasm for the instrument and to transform it into a deeper  love of music is the object of my books.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\"Don't be misled by  the seeming simplicity of the material! The books are written from a  child's point of view while incorporating the most exacting standards of  modern violin technique. 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