VIOLIN MAGIC MADE EASY (2nd Edition) CDROM
$59.95
VMME1
The vital early stages of violin technique
Invaluable information for the beginner violinist and their "support crew" of parents and teachers. A ready-reference in audio, video and text, with simple explanations and inspiring performances, multiple viewpoints and closeups.
Multimedia educational software
Suitable for ages 4yrs to adult - on CDROM for Mac & Win
Students - Violin Magic Made Easy provides a foundation on which you can build an excellent playing style. Quick access and easy observation of excellent technique. Games and exercises for the lesson and home.
Parents - Activities and ideas to engage your child's interest and maintain enthusiasm. Demonstrates the reality of beginner violin, with many examples of how children look and sound as they learn to play the instrument.
Teachers - Violin Magic supports all teaching approaches with a structured reference library of musicianship ideas and technique points. Clearly demonstrated by young players.
Volume 1 - Choosing a violin and bow. How to tune. How to hold violin and bow. Developing bow control. Open-string playing. String crossing. Downbow retakes. Relaxing the bow arm. Left-arm and left-hand shaping. Left-hand finger action. Tunes and scales in keys of A and D major. Simple rhythms and note values. Activities for pairs. Young Beginners chapter. 127 video clips, 50 stills, 11 scores.
Volume 2 - Bowhold development. Varying bow speeds. Bow division. Whole bows. Straight bows. Keeping the bow contact point. Legato. String crossing. Slurs. Low 2nd finger. New keys of G and C major. A minor tetrachord. 4th finger development. Triple time. Dotted notes. Ear training. Music reading. 135 video clips, 55 stills, 20 scores