Schritt für Schritt Band 3B: Violin Book & CD

Wartberg grounds violin instruction in listening and singing before playing, which means students develop a strong musical ear alongside technical skills. The included CD anchors daily practice with model performances, and the parent guidance transforms home practice from a struggle into something structured and purposeful.

Methodical and nurturing. Wartberg's approach respects the intelligence of young players while building confidence through repetition, singing, and ear training. The CD creates a complete musical environment for practice, so students are never practicing in isolation.

Intermediate violin students (typically in their second or third year) who benefit from a structured, listening-based approach to building technique. Teachers and parents working with Suzuki-trained players or students in traditional group lessons will find the book's emphasis on daily habits and parental involvement especially valuable.

• Use the recorded accompaniments on the CD to maintain consistent tempo and intonation during practice sessions, allowing students to focus on bowing without worrying about keeping time.
• Encourage students to sing or hum passages before playing them, reinforcing the connection between ear and instrument that defines the mother-tongue approach.
• Build in movement and rhythmic response to the recorded tracks; this kinesthetic connection strengthens retention and makes practice sessions more engaging for intermediate players.
• Have parents listen to the CD alongside their child during practice to reinforce correct models and provide constructive feedback based on what they hear.

Use this as the primary instructional text for intermediate violin students in a Suzuki studio or group lesson program. The parent resources make it ideal for teaching families how to support practice at home, and the CD accompaniments support independent student work between lessons.

• Aural discrimination and singing as preparation for technical execution
• Intonation accuracy with recorded accompaniment models
• Bow control and consistent tone production
• Independent practice habits using structured daily routines
• Musical responsiveness and phrasing within intermediate repertoire