Razzamajazz for Violin  MB 3611631
Series: Razzamajazz. By Sarah Watts. Mel Bay Publication.

This is a fun book of jazzy pieces with piano accompaniment to encourage students in the early stages of learning. Although this collection of pieces is not a method book, it can be used in the earliest stages of study to introduce notes. The pieces start with the soloist using just one note, and progress to using up to sixteen. The CD includes each piece twice, once with violin and piano and again with piano only so that the student can play along. 52 Pages. Beginning level.

Rounds and Canons - Violin  WB 0980
For Reading, Recreation, and Performance Violin Ensemble, or with Viola and/or Cello.  By William Starr

This collection of 80 rounds and canons develops reading and ensemble skills. Every teacher and student will find benefit in this clever mix of original material, folk songs and classical pieces, including works by Mozart, Beethoven, Purcell, Tallis, and Haydn.

SCENE WITH CRANES OP44 NO2 KURKIKOHTAUS VIOLIN 1 PART  HL 48000541
Kurkikohtaus
Series: BH Chamber Music
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Violin

Composer: Jean Sibelius
Violin I Part Only

SCENE WITH CRANES OP44 NO2 KURKIKOHTAUS VIOLIN 2 PART  HL 48000542
Series: BH Chamber Music
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Violin

Composer: Jean Sibelius
Violin II Part Only

Solo Pieces for the Beginning Violinist   MB 94819
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Mel Bay Pub., Inc.
Teacher and recording artist Craig Duncan has penned yet another excellent solo collection for the violin student. These solos are well within the capabilities of the beginning violin student playing in first position. The compositions feature works by Bartok, Purcell, Haydn, von Gluck, Handel, Telemann, Corelli, Kabalevsky, Beethoven, Mozart, C.P.E. Bach, J.S. Bach, and Dandrieu. Keyboard accompaniment is included. These pieces are excellent for recitals or contests, and can be used to teach important techniques. Beginning level. 52 Pages. Contents: British Grenadiers, "Caprice" from Alceste, Fantasia, Gavotte, Gavotte and Variation, German Dance, The Harmonious Blacksmith, "Marche" from Anna Magdalena's Notebook, Menuet" from Anna Magdalena's Notebook, Minuet, Ride Ride,  Rigaudon, Rondo, Surprise Symphony, Allegro, Scherzando.

SONATA IN F MAJOR (1889) VIOLIN AND PIANO  HL 48000809
Series: BH Chamber Music
Publisher: Edition Fazer
Medium: BOOK
Violin

Composer: Jean Sibelius

TECHNICAL STUDIES FOR BEGINNING VIOLIN  MB 94559

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Series: Building Excellence. By Craig Duncan. Mel Bay Publication.
Presents much needed repertoire on the A,E,D, and G strings in the keys of A,D, and G, in addition to providing a wealth of finger strengthening and dexterity-building studies. Ideal Suzuki supplement. This edition in the Building Excellence Series presents a carefully graded progression of 85 short exercises divided into 18 lessons on technique, including duet playing. Includes photos of proper finger positions and artwork which will help keep the interest of the student and helps indicate progress. Each lesson also includes helpful, easy-to-understand explanation of musical principles. 32 pages. Beginning level.

The Student Violinist: Bach  MB 96173
By Craig Duncan. Mel Bay Pub., Inc.
This collection includes both didactic compositions of J.S. Bach as well as arrangements of several of his most popular works. All of the pieces are in easy keys with few accidentals and are played in first position. Most of the piano accompaniments double the violin to aid in performance.

The Student Violinist: Beethoven   MB 96799
By Craig Duncan. Mel Bay Pub., Inc.
This collection includes transcriptions of music from Beethoven's incidental works, including his German dances, contradances, and violin trios, as well as martial music and piano compositions. All the pieces are playable in first position, beginning with easy arrangements and progressing in difficulty. Most of the piano parts double the violin to aid performance. Violin part 15pp.; Piano part 31 pp. Beginning -Intermediate level. 48 Pages.

The Student Violinist: Brahms   MB 96924
By Craig Duncan. Mel Bay Pub., Inc.
This collection is taken from Brahm's incidental works, including his vocal pieces, songs, symphonic themes and piano compositions. All of the pieces are playable in first position. The book begins with the easiest arrangements and progresses in level of difficulty. Piano accompaniment is included. Most of the piano parts double the violin to aid in performance. Beginning - Intermediate level. 32 Pages.

The Student Violinist: Handel   MB 96211
By Craig Duncan. Mel Bay Pub., Inc.
This collection of Handel violin pieces is derived from his sonatas, orchestral works, and incidental pieces. With few accidentals, the selections are easy to play in first position. The piano parts frequently double the violin to aid in performance. The book begins with the easiest arrangements and progresses in level of difficulty. Beginning - Intermediate level. 48 Pages.

The Student Violinist: Mozart   MB 96797
By Craig Duncan. Mel Bay Pub., Inc.
This collection includes music from Mozart's Viennese Sonatas as well as other incidental works. All pieces are playable in first position, beginning with easy arrangements and progressing in difficulty. Piano parts double the violin to aid performance. Beginning - Intermediate level. 48 Pages.

The Wonderful World of Schubert for Violin  MB 3611699
Series: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. By Frank Schubert arr by Andrew Moore. Mel Bay Publication.

Seven of Schubert's greatest melodies are arranged here for elementary to intermediate level violin solo with piano accompaniment. These pieces will provide both excellent repertoire and sight reading practice. The selections include both excerpts from larger works and transcriptions of pieces originally written for a different instrument. Piano score and separate violin part included. 32 Pages. Intermediate level.

The Wonderful World of Tchaikovsky for Violin  MB 3611698
Series: Kevin Mayhew Ltd. Mel Bay Publication

Seven of Tchaikovsky's greatest melodies are arranged here for elementary to intermediate level violin solo with piano accompaniment. These pieces will provide both excellent repertoire and sight reading practice. The selections include both excerpts from larger works and transcriptions of pieces originally written for a different instrument. Piano score and separate violin part included. 36 Pages. Intermediate level.

VIOLIN MEETS PIANO 1   MB 800182
Series: Koenemann. Compiled and edited by Lajos Vigh. Mel Bay Publication.
Compiled and edited by Lajos Vigh. Twenty pieces for violin with piano from many of the great composers: Corelli, Purcell, Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and others. 152 Pages. Intermediate - Advanced level.

VIOLIN METHOD  MB 93474
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By: Frank Zucco. Mel Bay Publication.
This is a very popular violin method which features a colorful and creative assortment of solos and studies for the beginning student. Frank Zucco is a master teacher who has taught music to thousands of beginning students. His authoritative knowledge and experience are clearly shown in this fine method. The Mel Bay Violin Method is a modern approach, teaching sound fundamentals of violin performance. Topics covered include time signatures, reading music, pizzicato, articulations, and more. By the time the student has finished this book, he or she will have played in all major and minor keys with up to four accidentals in the key signature. Several of the tunes include accompaniment chords, and others are duets for teacher and student. Third position is also introduced with several practice tunes. 108 Pages. Beginning level.

VIOLIN SONATA VIOLIN AND PIANO  HL 48001090
Series: BH Chamber Music
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Violin

Composer: Irving Fine

Violin Wall Chart  MB 20276
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Series: Wall Chart. By Martin Norgaard. Mel Bay Publication.

The Violin Wall Chart presents innovative finger-pattern drawings for all twelve major scales in first position and movable patterns for higher positions. It also includes note finder chart and list of bowing terms. Printed on durable coated paper. 1 Page. Beginning level.

Contents:

Symbols
Major Keys in First Position
Movable Finger Patterns
Violin Diagram
Bowing Terms
Bow Diagram

Viva Vibrato! Violin   96VN

By: Robert Frost. Edited by Gerald Fischbach.
Intermediate level.

Warm Ups for the Violinist QWIKGUIDE  MB 98676BCD
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As both a championship fiddler and superb teacher, Carol Ann Wheeler shares her remarkably successful warm-up routine in this handy 5 1/2"x 8" QWIKGUIDE lesson book. Created especially for the casual violinist whose lifestyle requires maximum benefit from a minimum of effort, the book contains well thought-out exercises dealing with dexterity, vibrato, loosening and strengthening the wrist, plus techniques such as double-stops, turnarounds, chromatics, and more. The companion CD further enhances this lesson making this package a great deal!