Violin Books
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Grade 1
Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Grade 1, Violin Part & Piano Accompaniment
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 1 Violin syllabus from 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams.
Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 1: from 2012
ABRSM: Violin Scales And Arpeggios - Grade 1 contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 1 Violin exam.
Key features:
all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus, with bowing patterns
helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam
user-friendly format and clear page layout
Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, ABRSM Grades 1-5: from 2012
ABRSM: Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests - Grades 1-5 contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Violin exams, Grades 1-5.
Key features:
specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements
written in attractive and approachable styles
representative of the technical level expected in the exam
Improve your Sight-Reading! Violin Initial-Grade 1
A workbook for examinations including over 100 practice tests for Associated Board exams.
The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams.
Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to a specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.
Joining the Dots for Violin, Grade 1: A Fresh Approach to Sight-Reading
Joining the Dots offers violinists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of fingerboard geography, helping them to read new music more quickly and easily. The five books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 5, and include: * many short, characterful pieces to sight-read, in a range of approachable musical styles * warm-up and technical exercises, to establish finger patterns within each key * simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore musical ideas and familiarize themselves further with the 'feel' of each key * longer solo pieces and some duets and trios, for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun.
Grade 1 Violin Sight Reading Intensive Exercise
This book is written for students who are going to take the ABRSM grade 1 violin exam. More than 60 original tunes written by the author are designed for students who want more sight reading exercise in the standard of the exam. Tricky things that frequently appear in the sight reading part are also included in the pieces of this book so that students can have more practice on them and avoid making mistakes in the real exam! If you want to prepare better for the sight reading part of your violin exam, this book is definitely for you!
Grade 2
Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Grade 2, Violin Part & Piano Accompaniment
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 2 Violin syllabus from 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams.
Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 2: from 2012
ABRSM: Violin Scales And Arpeggios - Grade 2 contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 2 Violin exam.
Key features:
all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus, with bowing patterns
helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam
user-friendly format and clear page layout
Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, ABRSM Grades 1-5: From 2012
ABRSM: Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests - Grades 1-5 contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Violin exams, Grades 1-5.
Key features:
specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements
written in attractive and approachable styles
representative of the technical level expected in the exam
Improve your Sight-Reading! Violin Grade 2
A workbook for examinations including over 100 practice tests for Associated Board exams.
The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams.
Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to a specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.
Joining the Dots for Violin, Grade 2: A Fresh Approach to Sight-Reading
Joining the Dots offers violinists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of fingerboard geography, helping them to read new music more quickly and easily. The five books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 5, and include: * many short, characterful pieces to sight-read, in a range of approachable musical styles * warm-up and technical exercises, to establish finger patterns within each key * simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore musical ideas and familiarize themselves further with the 'feel' of each key * longer solo pieces and some duets and trios, for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun.
Grade 2 Violin Sight Reading Intensive Exercise
This book is written for students who are going to take the ABRSM grade 2 violin exam. More than 40 original tunes written by the author are designed for students who want more sight reading exercise in the standard of the exam. Tricky things that frequently appear in the sight reading part are also included in the pieces of this book so that students can have more practice on them and avoid making mistakes in the real exam!
Grade 3
Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Grade 3, Violin Part & Piano Accompaniment
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 3 Violin syllabus from 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams.
Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 3: From 2012
ABRSM: Violin Scales And Arpeggios - Grade 3 contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 3 Violin exam.
Key features:
all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus, with bowing patterns
helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam
user-friendly format and clear page layout
Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, ABRSM Grades 1-5: From 2012
ABRSM: Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests - Grades 1-5 contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Violin exams, Grades 1-5.
Key features:
specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements
written in attractive and approachable styles
representative of the technical level expected in the exam
Improve your Sight-Reading! Violin Grade 3
A workbook for examinations including over 100 practice tests for Associated Board exams.
The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams.
Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to a specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.
Joining the Dots for Violin, Grade 3: A Fresh Approach to Sight-Reading
Joining the Dots offers violinists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of fingerboard geography, helping them to read new music more quickly and easily. The five books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 5, and include: * many short, characterful pieces to sight-read, in a range of approachable musical styles * warm-up and technical exercises, to establish finger patterns within each key * simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore musical ideas and familiarize themselves further with the 'feel' of each key * longer solo pieces and some duets and trios, for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun.
Grade 3 Violin Sight Reading Intensive Exercise
This book is written for students who are going to take the ABRSM grade 3 violin exam. More than 40 original tunes written by the author are designed for students who want more sight reading exercise in the standard of the exam. Tricky things that frequently appear in the sight reading part are also included in the pieces of this book so that students can have more practice on them and avoid making mistakes in the real exam!
Grade 4
Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Grade 4, Violin Part & Piano Accompaniment
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 4 Violin syllabus from 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams.
Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 4: From 2012
ABRSM: Violin Scales And Arpeggios - Grade 4 contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 4 Violin exam.
Key features:
all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus, with bowing patterns
helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam
user-friendly format and clear page layout
Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, ABRSM Grades 1-5: From 2012
ABRSM: Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests - Grades 1-5 contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Violin exams, Grades 1-5.
Key features:
specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements
written in attractive and approachable styles
representative of the technical level expected in the exam
Improve your Sight-Reading! Violin Grade 4
A workbook for examinations including over 100 practice tests for Associated Board exams.
The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams.
Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to a specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.
Joining the Dots for Violin, Grade 4: A Fresh Approach to Sight-Reading
Joining the Dots offers violinists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of fingerboard geography, helping them to read new music more quickly and easily. The five books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 5, and include: * many short, characterful pieces to sight-read, in a range of approachable musical styles * warm-up and technical exercises, to establish finger patterns within each key * simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore musical ideas and familiarize themselves further with the 'feel' of each key * longer solo pieces and some duets and trios, for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun.
Grade 4 Violin Sight Reading Intensive Exercise
This book is written for students who are going to take the ABRSM grade 4 violin exam. 40 original tunes written by the author are designed for students who want more sight reading exercise in the standard of the exam. Tricky things that frequently appear in the sight reading part are also included in the pieces of this book so that students can have more practice on them and avoid making mistakes in the real exam!
Grade 5
Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Grade 5, Violin Part & Piano Accompaniment
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 5 Violin syllabus from 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams.
Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 5: From 2012
ABRSM: Violin Scales And Arpeggios - Grade 5 contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 5 Violin exam.
Key features:
all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus, with bowing patterns
helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam
user-friendly format and clear page layout
Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, ABRSM Grades 1-5: From 2012
ABRSM: Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests - Grades 1-5 contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Violin exams, Grades 1-5.
Key features:
specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements
written in attractive and approachable styles
representative of the technical level expected in the exam
Improve Your Sight-Reading! Violin Grade 5
A workbook for examinations including over 100 practice tests for Associated Board exams.
The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams.
Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to a specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.
Joining the Dots for Violin, Grade 5: A Fresh Approach to Sight-Reading
Joining the Dots offers violinists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of fingerboard geography, helping them to read new music more quickly and easily.
Grade 5 Violin Sight Reading Intensive Exercise
This book is written for students who are going to take the Associated Board (ABRSM) grade 5 violin exam. More than 50 original tunes written by the author are designed for students who want more sight reading exercise in the standard of the exam. Tricky things that frequently appear in the sight reading part are also included in the pieces of this book so that students can have more practice on them and avoid making mistakes in the real exam!
Grade 6
Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Grade 6, Violin Part & Piano Accompaniment
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 6 Violin syllabus from 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams.
Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 6: From 2012
ABRSM: Violin Scales And Arpeggios - Grade 6 contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 6 Violin exam.
Key features:
all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus, with bowing patterns
helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam
user-friendly format and clear page layout
Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, ABRSM Grades 6-8: From 2012
ABRSM: Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests - Grades 6-8 contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Violin exams, Grades 6-8.
Key features:
specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements
written in attractive and approachable styles
representative of the technical level expected in the exam
Improve your Sight-Reading! Violin Grade 6
A workbook for examinations including over 100 practice tests for Associated Board exams.
The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams.
Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to a specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.
Grade 6 Violin Sight Reading Intensive Exercise
This book is written for students who are going to take the ABRSM grade 6 violin exam. Nearly 50 original tunes written by the author are designed for students who want more sight reading exercise in the standard of the exam. Tricky things that frequently appear in the sight reading part are also included in the pieces of this book so that students can have more practice on them and avoid making mistakes in the real exam.
Grade 7
Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Grade 7, Violin Part & Piano Accompaniment
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 7 Violin syllabus from 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams.
Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 7: From 2012
ABRSM: Violin Scales And Arpeggios - Grade 7 contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 7 Violin exam.
Key features:
all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus, with bowing patterns
helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam
user-friendly format and clear page layout
Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, ABRSM Grades 6-8: from 2012
ABRSM: Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests - Grades 6-8 contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Violin exams, Grades 6-8.
Key features:
specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements
written in attractive and approachable styles
representative of the technical level expected in the exam
Improve your sight-reading! Violin Grades 7-8
A workbook for examinations including over 100 practice tests for Associated Board exams.
The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams.
Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to a specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.
Grade 7 Violin Sight Reading Intensive Exercise
This book is written for students who are going to take the ABRSM grade 7 violin exam. Nearly 50 original tunes written by the author are designed for students who want more sight reading exercise in the standard of the exam. Tricky things that frequently appear in the sight reading part are also included in the pieces of this book so that students can have more practice on them and avoid making mistakes in the real exam.
Grade 8
Violin Exam Pieces from 2024, ABRSM Grade 8, Violin Part & Piano Accompaniment
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 8 Violin syllabus from 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams.
Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 8: from 2012
ABRSM: Violin Scales And Arpeggios - Grade 8 contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 8 Violin exam.
Key features:
all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus, with bowing patterns
helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam
user-friendly format and clear page layout
Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, ABRSM Grades 6-8: from 2012
ABRSM: Violin Specimen Sight-Reading Tests - Grades 6-8 contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Violin exams, Grades 6-8.
Key features:
specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements
written in attractive and approachable styles
representative of the technical level expected in the exam
Improve your Sight-Reading! Violin Grades 7-8
A workbook for examinations including over 100 practice tests for Associated Board exams.
The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams.
Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to a specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.
Grade 8 Violin Sight Reading Intensive Exercise
This book is written for students who are going to take the Associated Board grade 8 violin exam.Over 40 original tunes written by the author are designed for students who want more sight reading exercise in the standard of the exam. Tricky things that frequently appear in the sight reading part are also included in the pieces of this book so that students can have more practice on them and avoid making mistakes in the real exam!
Pre-Grade 1
Fiddle Time Joggers + CD: A First Book of Very Easy Pieces For Violin
Fiddle Time is a great series for young violinists. Packed with lively original tunes, well-known pieces, and easy duets, the series is carefully paced and organized to build confidence every step of the way. This new edition still contains all your favourite pieces, back by popular demand, plus a brand new CD, and fantastic new illustrations.
ABRSM Violin Prep Test
The Violin Prep Test has been designed to be taken by violinists who have been playing for a few terms. Built into it are all the sorts of skills, such as a sense of pitch and rhythm, controlled and even playing, accuracy and quality of tone. This book contains pieces and listening games, as well as information about all parts of the test.
Violin Method Book 1 - Student's Book
The highly respected, best-selling violin course in four volumes. This book is divided into 30 'steps'. There is no inflexible rule about the speed at which pupils should progress - it will vary according to ability and size of class.
Violin Method Book 2 - Student's Book
The highly respected, best-selling violin course in four volumes. This book is divided into 30 'steps'. There is no inflexible rule about the speed at which pupils should progress - it will vary according to ability and size of class.
Violin Technique
Position Changing for Violin
22 melodies for violin and piano designed to help students learn the correct method of shifting from one position to another. The position changes are from 1st to 3rd and vice versa and when mastered the same technique can be applied to all other position changes.