Violin Basics: Violin Student Book

Name: Violin Basics: Violin Student Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 12-0571541801
Price: 15.99 USD
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The Landmark Beginner Violin Method

By Paul Harris and Jessica O'Leary

Level: Easy

Item: 12-0571541801

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Violin Basics is a landmark method by two of the leading figures in music education. Comprising pupil's tutor book, teacher's accompaniment book, and online audio, Violin Basics provides everything you need to get playing. This Pupil's Book starts at absolute beginner level and progresses to Grade 1 level. The step-by-step technical progression is supported by fun exercises and warm-ups, a wide range of imaginative repertoire, music theory, and general musicianship activities. Audio of all the accompaniments is available online.

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Series: Faber Music Basics

Publisher: Faber Music

ISBN10: 0-571-54180-1

ISBN13: 978-0-571-54180-5

UPC: 9780571541805

SKU: 12-0571541801

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About the Composer: Paul Harris

Paul Harris studied at the Royal Academy of Music and the University of London before becoming one of Britain's most influential music educators. His catalog exceeds 500 publications, including the widely adopted Improve your teaching! and Improve your sight-reading! series, and he developed Simultaneous Learning, a pedagogical method now used by educators worldwide.

Harris's approach balances rigor with imagination and remains grounded in what actually works in the studio and classroom. He regularly leads workshops across the UK, USA, and Asia, and his insights on music education appear frequently in professional journals and conferences. His work is published by Faber Music.

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Why we love this

This method comes from someone who has spent decades understanding exactly what beginning violinists need and when they need it. The step-by-step progression feels earned rather than rushed, and the repertoire selections are genuinely musical rather than purely pedagogical, students stay engaged because they're playing things worth playing.

What to expect

Purposeful and encouraging. Each exercise builds naturally on what came before, so students experience steady confidence rather than frustration. The repertoire includes folk melodies, short pieces, and imaginative warm-ups that feel like music-making from the start.

Who it's for

Beginning violinists starting from zero, whether in group or private lessons. Teachers implementing a systematic string program will find the clear progression and variety of musical contexts invaluable for keeping young players motivated through the foundational year.

How to get the most out of it

Work through the warm-ups in the order presented; they're sequenced to prepare the technical demands of the repertoire that follows.
Use the online audio to check your intonation against the accompaniment, especially in the early pages where aural feedback shapes foundational habits.
Let students explore the theory and musicianship activities alongside the technical work rather than saving them for later; they reinforce what the fingers are learning.

How to use it

Launch your violin program with this as your core text; the integrated theory and musicianship work means you're building complete musicians, not just violin players. It scaffolds beautifully into Grade 1 repertoire, so students finish the year ready for more sophisticated material.