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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 3B\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStretching the Major Scale\u003c\/i\u003e, 'stretches' the Major scale by combining the close 1-2 and close 2-3 finger patterns. The \"Violinland Olympics\" reviews basic posture. 6\/8 time is introduced through body movement. There is more singing and playing in harmony, conducting, note-reading and note-writing. There are also several violin stunt songs for fun learning.\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. But there are other important features of the books that contribute to their uniqueness:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n*The young  student is encouraged to participate actively in his own learning by developing  his own imagination.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n*There is  discovery and improvisation. 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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 3C\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Relative Minor\u003c\/i\u003e, presents the relative minor scale in its natural minor form, beginning on \"LA\" of the relative major scale (1 1\/2 steps down) and using the exact same notes as its major relative. The minor flavor makes this an exciting new experience for the young student. This book also contains left hand 4th finger workouts, trills, a vibrato reminder, bowings with dotted rhythms, crescendo and diminuendo, conducting in 4\/4 time, and some improvisation.\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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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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