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ETA COHEN'S VIOLIN METHOD STUDENT'S BOOK 1
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. Each stage should be thoroughly assimilated and understood before moving forward.
32 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2003
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December 25, 2020
I've been looking through beginning violin methods in braille that are part of my personal music library. This book was transcribed by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) in Britain.
The text offers some good tips for teachers as well as explanations for students. However, since the book relies heavily on photographs that aren't reproduced in the braille edition and aren't described either, the usefulness of this book for a blind beginner is limited. For someone who already has experience playing or teaching, it may be useful.
The selection of pieces was naturally centered on British and European material, with a few nice surprises sprinkled in (such as an Icelandic lullaby). The book was also written and compiled before source material citations became so important. I would have liked to know the actual name of that Icelandic lullaby.
Still, this book may be helpful for someone hoping to build a more comprehensive library for themselves as a beginning violinist or teacher.
The text offers some good tips for teachers as well as explanations for students. However, since the book relies heavily on photographs that aren't reproduced in the braille edition and aren't described either, the usefulness of this book for a blind beginner is limited. For someone who already has experience playing or teaching, it may be useful.
The selection of pieces was naturally centered on British and European material, with a few nice surprises sprinkled in (such as an Icelandic lullaby). The book was also written and compiled before source material citations became so important. I would have liked to know the actual name of that Icelandic lullaby.
Still, this book may be helpful for someone hoping to build a more comprehensive library for themselves as a beginning violinist or teacher.
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