STRINGS ROCK

VIOLIN Book one/CD

By Michael J Stocks

The new and exciting ‘Strings Rock’ series is a set of progressive tutor books for violin, viola, cello and double bass. Each book features tuneful solo melodies and ensemble pieces especially designed for either group tuition or duet playing.

‘Strings Rock’ features a backing CD, which includes accompaniment for many of the solo and ensemble pieces within the book. A Piano Accompaniment book is also available for books 1, 2 and 3.

Book One - Content

Book One of the Strings Rock series introduces the following topics and techniques:

G string E string A string D string 1st finger 2nd finger 3rd finger 4th finger Crossing strings Repeat sign Bow markings 4-4 time 3-4 time Key signatures Crotchet rest Minim rest Semi-breve rest Dynamics Pizzicato Scales Arpeggios Quavers Ritenuto Pause cresc./decresc. Accelerando Rounds Improvising Composing Ensemble Playing

Each book calls for the student to be creative, by adding words or titles to pieces, as well as improvising and composing.

"I am confident both teachers and students will enjoy using the ‘Strings Rock’ series. I have developed the series over many years of teaching, and feel that ‘Strings Rock’ will not only guide string players through the developmental stages of learning, but each book will be FUN to play. Happy music making! "

- Michael Stocks