101 Sizzling Tips for Excellence on the Violin  MB 99784

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By Sandy Hunt. Mel Bay Publication
This fun, upbeat book offers the violinist many advantageous, practical tips related to practicing, finding and dissecting music, solos and performing and much more. Students at all levels can benefit from the friendly advice on forming good habits, mastering the bow, posture, concentration, and improvisation. 50 Pages. Beginning - Intermediate level.

5 FIVE PIECES OP81 VIOLIN AND PIANO  HL 48000889

Series: BH Chamber Music
Publisher: Warner/Chappell Music
Medium: BOOK
Violin

Composer: Jean Sibelius
Contents: Mazurka · Rondino · Valse · Aubade · Menuetto.

A Classical Christmas - CD  MB 20256CD

Ken Sugita & Anthony Glise - Violin & Classical Guitar

Mel Bay Publication.

Recorded at the Château de Hem (France), this recording highlights over 2 dozen favorite Christmas carols, arranged for classical guitar and violin by Anthony Glise for this recording. Performed by Glise with violinist Ken Sugita, this collection makes a tremendous Christmas gift for the guitar enthusiast -or yourself! Ken and Anthony have been performing and recording together since 1980. Glise is active as a performer, author, and scholar. Sugita is a violinist with the French National Orchestra-Lille, as well as with Stella Venezia, Trio Parnasse, and others. Program notes are in English, French and German.  Songlist:

Ake Tambo [The Dragonfly]   arr. Ken Sugita
Angels We Have Heard on High   arr. Anthony Glise
Ave Maria (after Schubert)   arr. Anthony Glise
Away in a Manger   arr. Anthony Glise
Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella   arr. Anthony Glise
Christ Was Born on Christmas Day   arr. Anthony Glise
Coventry Carol   arr. Anthony Glise
Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly   arr. Anthony Glise
El noi de la mare [The Child of the Mother]   arr. Anthony Glise
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen   arr. Anthony Glise
Good Christian Men, Rejoice   arr. Anthony Glise
Good King Wenceslas   arr. Anthony Glise
Hark the Herald Angels Sing   arr. Anthony Glise
Jingle Bells   arr. Anthony Glise
Joy to the World   arr. Anthony Glise
Lo, How a Rose   arr. Anthony Glise
O Come, O Come Immanuel   arr. Anthony Glise
Oh Christmas Tree   arr. Anthony Glise
Oh Come All Ye Faithful   arr. Anthony Glise
Oh Come Little Children   arr. Anthony Glise
Silent Night   arr. Anthony Glise
The First Noël   arr. Anthony Glise
We Three Kings   arr. Anthony Glise
We Wish You a Merry Christmas   arr. Anthony Glise
What Child Is This?   arr. Anthony Glise
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks   arr. Anthony Glise

American Fiddle Tunes for Solo and Ensemble - Viola, Violin 3 and Ensemble Score   MB 99385

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by Craig Duncan. Mel Bay Pub., Inc.
This collection contains 16 traditional fiddling tunes from across North America. They are arranged in a theme and variation format, typical of American fiddling. The authentic fiddling style harmonies are written so that various combinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. Includes viola melody (solo), viola harmony, third violin, and full score which includes violin, viola and cello parts with piano accompaniment. American Fiddle Tunes for Solo and Ensemble books are written as ensemble books, so they can be played as solo books with piano accompaniment or together as ensemble. Beginning level. 80 Pages.

American Fiddle Tunes for Solo and Ensemble - Violin 1 and 2  MB 99386

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This collection contains 16 traditional fiddling tunes from across North America. They are arranged in a theme and variation format, typical of American fiddling. The authentic fiddling style harmonies are written so that various combinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. Included are two violin parts and piano accompaniment. American Fiddle Tunes for Solo and Ensemble books are written as ensemble books, so they can be played as solo books with piano accompaniment or together as ensemble.

Anyone Can Play Violin - DVD  MB 94569DVD

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Series: Anyone Can Play Videos. By Coral White. Mel Bay Publication.
This self-guided beginner's violin course is designed for anyone of any age who wants to play violin. No previous musical experience is necessary! This course will teach you the basics for all types of performance, from classical to country, in a clear, step- by-step process compatible with Suzuki pedagogy. Lessons include: instrument care, tuning, positioning, note reading, playing pizzicato on open strings, fingering and use of the bow. Instructional booklet included. 65 minutes.

Beginner Violin Theory For Children Book 1  MB 20296

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By Melanie Smith. Mel Bay Publication

This book is designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the violin at a level that is attainable and challenging, yet fun for young children. It is intended to build confidence and solidify the relationship between theory and playing. Children will enjoy the drawing and coloring activities in the book, while developing the fundamentals of violin theory at the same time. The book can be used to teach beginners the basics of theory, or even to refresh musicians who might need a small review of violin theory. No matter who uses this book, it will give a strong foundation to violin theory, and through this understanding will foster a greater love of playing. Concepts covered in this book include: learning the parts of the violin; learning about line and space notes; learning musical symbols; and how to draw music. 84 Pages. Beginning level.

Beginner Violin Theory For Children, Book Two   MB 20556

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Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

Book 2 in the Melanie Smith violin theory series introduces students to new music and theory concepts which are fundamental in developing a deeper understanding of the violin. Book 2 will begin by covering the theory involving the ranges of notes for the violin and then moves into specific theory concepts such as note and rest values and time signatures. The final section of Book 2 focuses on musical terms and includes a comprehensive review of all instructional concepts covered in the book. Beginning - Intermediate level. 134 Pages.

BERCEUSE VIOLIN OR VIOLONCELLO AND PIANO  HL 48000418

Series: BH Chamber Music
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Violin

BEST OF THE BEATLES FOR VIOLIN  HL 00842116

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Series: Chart
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Medium: Softcover

Artist: The Beatles
A great collection of over 80 Beatles tunes, including: All You Need Is Love • Eight Days a Week • Eleanor Rigby • A Hard Day's Night • Help! • Here Comes the Sun • Hey Jude • I Want to Hold Your Hand • In My Life • Let It Be • The Long and Winding Road • Revolution • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band • Ticket to Ride • Twist and Shout • Yellow Submarine • Yesterday • and more.

Blues Violin for the Young Beginner  MB 20824BCD

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This book introduces children to bluesy violin techniques in a ground-breaking way that is both structured and fun. You will learn to slide the fingers using exercises and original composition that move from simple to intermediate levels. Suitable for adults as well.

Cabaret Violin Treasures  MB 95386

A collection of 30 all-time favorite salon/recital/encore pieces for violin solo. Featured are tangos, waltzes, dances, and beautiful solos by composers such as Kreisler, Strauss, Bach, and others.

Christmas Melodies for Violin Solo   MB 95702

By: Craig Duncan. Mel Bay Publication.
This collection features arrangements of fourteen beautiful melodies associated with the Christmas holiday. The selections are derived from classical pieces and traditional carols. The violin arrangements are written mostly in first and third positions, including no double stops, and are suitable for early intermediate players. Includes piano accompaniment. Songs include: Away In a Manger, Silent Night, O Holy Night, Gesu Bambino, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, The First Noel, and more. 96 Pages. Beginning - Intermediate level.

Christmas Music Arranged for Violin Duet   MB 20965

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By Scott Staidle. Mel Bay Pub., Inc.

Perfect for holiday duet performance! Featured selections: Ave Maria; Christmas Celebrations; Coventry Carol; For Unto Us a Child is Born; God Rest Ye Gentle Merry Men; Good King Wenceslas; Joy to the World; O Come, All Ye Faithful; O Holy Night; Pastorale; Reflections of the Nativity; and Yule Tide Carols. Includes a 48-page score with a 24-page book each for Violin 1 and 2. 96 Pages. Intermediate level.

Christmas Solos for Beginning Violin   MB 94668

Series: Building Excellence. By Craig Duncan. Mel Bay Pub., Inc.
These flexible arrangements are designed to be enjoyed with the companion viola and cello books. Each book contains the melody and a harmony part along with a piano accompaniment. Suggested uses include: solo violin, with piano accompaniment, violin duets, violin and cello duets, trios with cello, or with a string quartet. Includes Ding, Dong, Merrily on High; Oh Come, All Ye Faithful; Angels We Have Heard on High; and many more. Beginning level. 36 Pages.

Classical Repertoire for Violin Volume One   MB 95680

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By Costel Puscoiu. Mel Bay Pub., Inc.
First in a series of three volumes of simple melodies from classical literature transcribed to easy keys for the beginning violinist. Features 65 themes by Mozart, Beethoven, Handel, Purcell, Brahms, Telemann, and others. Piano accompaniment included. Beginning - Intermediate level. 136 Pages.

CONCERTO FOR VIOLIN AND ORCHESTRA  HL 48000871

Series: BH Chamber Music
Publisher: Warner/Chappell Music
Violin

Composer: Einojuhani Rautavaara
VIOLIN AND PIANO

Daily Scale Exercises for Violin  MB 99168

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By Herbert Chang. Mel Bay Publication.
Designed to help people master more or even all 24 major and minor scales. In this book, first, all the violin scales are re-organized to be more simple, practical, and easy to learn. Then all the fingerings of the single-stop scales are classified into only a few basic patterns. When practicing, violinists can study these fingering patterns first and then use them to play all 24 scales easily. Finally, all the fingerings of the double-stop scales are also re-edited to make them as simple as possible. With this approach, the process of learning violin scales is much easier than before. 72 Pages. Intermediate level.

DIFFERENT LEVELS (4) VNS/KYBD  HL 48001490

Series: BH Chamber Music
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Violin

Composer: Tamblyn
Two or more Violins and Keyboard

DITHYRAMBOS OP55 VIOLIN AND PIANO  HL 48000497

Series: BH Chamber Music
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Medium: BOOK
Violin

Composer: Einojuhani Rautavaara