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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Tailored to beginning students, Essential Elements for Strings Book 1 covers techniques such as instrument position, fingerings, and bowings while incorporating theory and history lessons throughout. Features a broad scope, comprehensive detail, great pacing, thorough reinforcement, and much more!

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5 Stars Great Choice for the Adult Beginner
This is the first book on basic violin that I found to have a comfortable and logical flow to it. Great for the adult beginner. Everything is anticipated, easy enough, but not terminally “cutesy” as a lot of children’s books are. Better to have it with a good instructor — but with it and a good music theory work book you should make progress.

4 Stars Excellent start off
This book is an excellent book to start of with, other than just folk and classic, it should have jazz, and you definately need a tutor or more experienced player, to mark the exact points for where the notes are, then the book is the best thing to start of with, I learnt my first song, myself thanks to this book.

3 Stars For a Beginner
This book will really help you out if you haven’t even played a note on it before. Within a few months, it will probably be time to buy the second Essential Elements book.

5 Stars Great way to start learning violin!
My 10 year old just began lessons and the instructor chose this book. My daughter finds it fun and easy to progress. The book also holds her interest as she is “plucking” songs she recognizes.

4 Stars Isn’t quite what I needed
This book would be great for anyone who has no music background at all These are the books my school used in 5th and 6th grade for band. However, I was able to blaze through it because I already read music and have pretty good tonality and aptitute for playing, so it didn’t quite meet my needs. If you’re looking for a book that explains more about technique and care for the violin, this won’t answer your questions.

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