Blog archives for August, 2009

David Cerone Performs Suzuki Violin School Volume 4

The SUZUKI METHOD of Talent Education is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s view that every child is born with ability, and that man is the son of his environment. According to Dr. Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child’s potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the mother-tongue approach. Suzuki Violin School Materials include: Violin Parts (Vol. 1-10) * Piano Accompaniments (Vol. 1-10) * Cassettes (Vol. 1-3 performed by Shinichi Suzuki, Vol. 4-8 performed by Koji Toyoda) * Compact Discs (Vol. 5-8, performed by Koji Toyoda) * David Cerone Performs Suzuki Violin School (Cassettes & Compact Discs, Vol. 1-4) * David Nadien Performs Suzuki Violin School (Cassettes and Compact Discs, Vol. 1-4). Suzuki Method Core Materials available for piano, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, harp, guitar, and recorder.

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5 Stars Quality Excellent as Expected
This is the fourth cd we’ve purchased and they’ve all been of high quality. Don’t hesitate to purchase it for your violinist-in-training!

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42 Studies for Violin by Rodolphe Kreutzer

42 Studies for Violin by Rodolphe Kreutzer is a standard for exercises and technique studies with solo part and fingerings. Edited by Ivan Galamian.

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Crescent 4 4 Full Size Violin with Case Black Color Complete Set

This violin is ideal for the beginning musician. It features maple wood back and sides, pear wood fingerboard and four fine tuners. It also includes a genuine horse hair wood bow, rosin and a featherweight carrying case with strap and carrying handle. Accessory colors/style may vary. Here are some hints to help keep your violin in tune: 1. Although the violins come with a bridge, it is not installed. Installing a bridge should is not difficult, but if you have a problem, please email us. The bridge has to be installed for the violin to play correctly. 2. Strings do tend to slip and lose their tune on a new violin because they need to stretch. If this happens, just give it time. The strings just need time to settle in. 3. If the violin pegs keep slipping, try to push the peg in while turning it. If they still dont stay in, peg drops are available at most music stores. They are relatively inexpensive and should help the pegs stay in. 4. If a strand of hair breaks on the bow, take a pair of nail clippers and cut it from the frog (bottom of the bow) or the top of the bow. A few hairs are bound to fall out with play. Remember to rub a little rosin (included) on the bow before playing. This is a great violin to get started with. And at this price it is an unbeatable value.

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Essential Elements for Strings Violin Book Two A Comprehensive String Method

The second book in the Essential Elements for Strings series reinforces the techniques learned in Book 1, and also introduces new concepts and develops skills in areas such as dynamics, rhythms, and sight-reading. Features a broad scope, comprehensive detail, great pacing, thorough reinforcement, and much more!

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5 Stars Excellent start for newcomers to the violin
Essential Elements for Strings, Violin, Book Two is z through, efficient, easily understood approach to the new and novice violinist. The practice elements are through, and the suggested tunes to play are fun and familiar. Whether a student or instructor, this is a fine tool to use for learning.

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J810 Prelude 4 4 Violin String Set Medium

Solid high-carbon steel core with polished pure nickel windings. Damping fluid inserted between windings to reduce unwanted overtones. Finest sounding and playing student-grade strings available.

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