STRINGS ROCK

VIOLIN Book Two/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 Two - Content

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

Pause Glissando Diminuendo 1st & 2nd time bars Anacrusis Mezzo piano Da capo al Fine Arco Tremolo Fortissimo Slurs Accents Ties Rallentando Accelerando Dotted crotchets Tenuto Semi quavers 2-4 time Quaver rest Staccato Scales Arpeggios Rounds Improvising Composing Ensemble playing

"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