Early Start on the Viola, vol. 3: Elementary duets. Dances and other pieces in various keys

For more than three decades The Sassmannshaus Tradition has been one of the leading violin methods for children in German-speaking countries. In fact, more than half a million players have successfully learned to play the violin using this method.

The Sassmannhaus Tradition in now available in English and has been adapted, both in content and songs, for today's English speaking children.

What makes this violin method so unique?
-Large print notes and texts as well as many colorful illustrations are ideal for pre-school as well as school children.
-Note reading is emphasized from the first lesson, encouraging ensemble playing from the very beginning.
-Songs and scales in different positions are easily mastered within the first year of playing to ensure that children are not confined to first position playing.
-Advanced violin techniques such as varied bow strokes and shifting are introduced in a basic form.

CONTENIDO:

-Preface
-The half step is between the second and third fingers
-Ornaments
-The half step is between the first and second fingers
-The second finger changes between low and high positions
-The half step is between the third and fourth fingers
-The third finger changes between low and high positions
-Finger patterns, old and new
-The four finger is in low position
-The fourth finger changes between low and high positions
-Triplets
-Duets in various keys changing finger patterns
-Major and minor scales