Pictorial representations of the songs encourage a visual and kinesthetic engagement with the music. A variety of games and learning activities make sure that practicing is enjoyable.
Filled with rich watercolor illustrations by artist Tony Sansevero, Book 1 opens a magical world for the child just beginning on the violin.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Details” tab_id=”1435030877-1-1″][vc_column_text]The songs in Book 1 are easier than those in the corresponding Suzuki book, allowing the beginning child to enjoy having a wide repertoire while still working on posture and tone.
Students use movable-DO solfegge to transpose the songs into various keys; they enjoy the “puzzle” quality of this activity and spend much more time practicing because they are being engaged mentally in an enjoyable way.
Songs are learned initially on piano. Children “earn” their violin by mastering songs on the piano and perfecting simple exercises which build arm strength and body awareness and prepare their violin form. These movements are enjoyable and easily perfected by a young child, so the transition to the violin feels graceful and natural.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Skills” tab_id=”1435033232287-2-8″][vc_column_text]Technical skills
Beginning piano literacy
Bowhold and violin position
Straight, long bows
Coordinating finger and bow movement
G major (3rd position)
A major / D major
B major
G major (1st position)
Transposition by ear
Extended 3rd finger (“mi” and “ti”)
Lowered 2nd finger (“fa”)
Circle bows
Pickup notes
Varying bow length
“Rocket” bows
Slurs
Expressive & musical skills
Rest position and bows
“Regard moment” upon completing a song
Expressive playing
“Floating” the body on lyrical songs
Other skills
Daily practice
Value of correct repetitions
Concentration; emotional discipline
Problem-solving
Parent-child teamwork
Goal-setting
Tracking progress (songs checklist)[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Repertoire” tab_id=”1435030877-2-92″][vc_column_text]Hot Cross Buns
Let Us Chase the Squirrel
All Around the Buttercup
Boil Them Cabbage Down
All My Little Ducklings
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Poor Little Kitty
Naughty Kitty Cat
Twinkle, Twinkle
Button, You May Wander
Hush-a-bye (Arroro)
Reuben & Rachel
There’s a Hole in the Bucket
Frere Jacques
This Old Man
Love Somebody
Toddy-O
Yankee Doodle
Skip to My Lou
Paw Paw Patch
White Coral Bells
Bingo
The Birds’ Wedding[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][/vc_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]