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Fiddle Primer Book by Jim Tolles (companion book to the DVD in our store) shows the beginner all the techniques necessary to get started on the violin. Includes many illustrations showing how to hold the bow and violin, and many exercises to develop good bowing technique and learning how to play in tune. The easy to follow step by step instruction makes this the perfect book for school orchestra programs or group instruction. An audio CD lets you hear all 22 songs at 2 speeds - medium tempo (for practicing), and full tempo (performance speed). Includes music theory chart, and a circle of 5ths wheel chart. Fiddle Primer BOOK Contents Include: Parts of the Violin and Bow Bow Preparation Tuning Holding the Violin Left Hand and Arm Position Holding the Bow Music Notation Slurs Scales Ties Fiddle Primer Songs: Alphabet Song Mary Had A Little Lamb Go Tell Aunt Rhody Sunday Waltz Jenny Pluck Pears When the Saints Go Marching In Red River Valley Sweet on Violin Seagulls & Seals The Fiddle Primer Book Features: Many photographs and diagrams to illustrate left and right hand technique Music written in standard notation DVD markers & CD markers for easy cross reference Songs are played at 2 speeds on the CD (slow for practicing and up-tempo for performing) Additional material that is not on the DVD, but included on the CD Companion Violin DVD also available The Audio CD Features: Broadcast Quality Stereo Sound Hear all songs at 2 speeds medium tempo (for practicing) full tempo (performance speed) Less

Thumb Position For Cello: Book 1, as with the other books in his "...for Cello" series, Rick Mooney has made the learning of a specific technique easier and more enjoyable than ever before. The pieces in these books include easy classical music (e.g. from the "Anna Magdalena Notebook" and Tschaikowsky's "Album for the Young") as well as folk songs, fiddle tunes and several pieces by Mr. Mooney specially composed to address specific technical points. All of the pieces have been arranged as duets, with a second cello part for the teacher (or other students in a group class) to play. As a result, students are readily able to hear when they are playing accurately. "Thumb Position for Cello" comes in two volumes. Book 1 includes the four basic fingering patterns used in thumb position. This is the only book available which gives the student so much opportunity for repetition and mastery of basic thumb position technique. Book 2 includes more advanced thumb position techniques including chromatic finger patterns, extending the hand, use of fourth finger, moving the thumb across as well as up and down the string, and getting into and out of thumb position. These well-organized, enjoyable books will be a welcome addition to the libraries of all teachers and students of the cello. Less