[(Essential Elements for Strings - Book 2 with Eei: Violin)] [Author: Professor of Music Robert Gillespie] published on

by Robert Gillespie

Now the best-selling band method is even better! The same great method that directors have come to trust now includes a CD AND a DVD. Features Same great Essential Elements 2000 method! CD/CD-ROM Play-Along Tracks 1-71 (with a professional player for every instrument) DVD Startup Video (learn the basics - 15 min.); ALL 193 Play-Along Tracks; More Duets and Trios; Music Listening Library CD AND DVD EACH SmartMusic Software (practice, record, and e-mail a performance, plus on-screen assessment - includes Ex. 1-86 with special offer to continue); Finale NotePad Software; Tempo Adjustment Software (for Play-Along Tracks)

Genres: Music

Paperback

First published June 1, 1995

Reviews

[Stephanie Pieck · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book continues the find foundation laid in Book One. Students will learn to play in positions above first position and in keys with multiple sharps and flats in the key signature. As before, concepts are clearly illustrated in both words and pictures. The large number of pieces in the book also ensure that a student will have plenty of chances to improve their note-reading skills. Definitely an encore equal to the debut!

[Toufiq · Rating 1 out of 5]

This 2nd edition did not add much on the 1st one. The pieces selected here are immature, shiny, and bright excepting Mahler's theme and Bach's minuet. In addition, the technical idea of teaching the scales by finger position instead of working it through the basic idea of fingerboad, keys and accidentals in scales is a lot easier I accept- but in long run, it would be of no help, I suppose.

The time spent on reading this was a torment on my soul. If it were not a gift, I would have put it aside after no more than 10 pages.

[Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good so far! Already about on # 68, so everyone in my 2nd period orchestra class, keep going!

[Elijah Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I owe learning violin in two weeks on an advanced level to this book, I would not have progressed my career as fast as I did without it. I recommend this series to any aspiring instrumentalist.