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The ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner: Violin, Book 1 | 
 enlarge | Author: Janice Tucker Rhoda
Publisher: Carl Fischer Music
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  62 reviews
Sales Rank: 8325
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 48
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 8.8 x 0.3
ISBN: 0966373103
UPC: 798408034092
EAN: 9780966373103
ASIN: 0966373103
Publication Date: January 1998
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Product Description
Janice Tucker Rhoda's phenomenally successful series, The ABCs of Strings owes much of its success to the wonderful original material for players of all ages and to the sensitive arrangements of familiar classical selections, folk songs and fiddle tunes. The ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner, Book 1 is the first in a series of five excellent violin instruction books that complement the Suzuki books very well. In the ABCs series there are beautiful melodies, short warm-up exercises and study pieces which advance students technically in an easy and enjoyable way. Simple duets, scales, a note-reading worksheet, glossary and practice chart are also included in ABCs of Violin Book 1 along with many graphs to show left-hand finger placement. Complementary materials sold separately are the ABCs of Violin DVD, ABCs of Violin CD, ABCs of Violin Easy Piano Accompaniment and ABCs of Duets.
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 This teacher says: well thought out, well written, gets results November 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A while ago, I saw this method on Amazon and thought I'd give it a try with my students. Right off the bat, I saw how much both my youngsters and adults liked the melodies, a good combination of classic tunes and engaging originals. But as much fun as everything here is to play, there's a strong pedagogic basis tying things together. The author really got it right here -- everything builds smartly on what came before. It all makes perfect sense, and it sure is making a difference in my studio. Like this review title says: well thought out, well written, and it gets results.
new violin player September 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have just started playing the violin, and can not find any person to give me lessons, so I bought this and it is very good. it is a basic here is where the notes are and steps you through learning each note, and gives exercies to practice it...
 "Absolute Beginner" is a Misnomer July 8, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was very disappointed in this book. The title ("The ABC's of Violin for the Absolute Beginner") really should have been something like "The Beginner's Violin Class Primer" and/or come packaged as a set with the CD/DVD.
I am an absolute beginner at age 37 and was expecting a little more instruction about how to hold the violin and other basics. There was nothing in the Amazon "blub" about needing to purchase the separate DVD or Audio CD. I'm not expecting to become a 1st chair concert violinist at my age....I just wanted to learn a little about the violin and we live in a rural area where violin teachers are about as plentiful as hen's teeth.
This really seems to be a book for students who have access to a violin teacher. The lessons also seem to move very quickly. So far I prefer the "Learn to Play the Violin" by Frank Cappelli that I got from our local library. The Cappelli book at least has photos and descriptions of how to hold the violin and bow (it's not great, but it helps) and has more exercises on learning to play the correct strings...which isn't easy at first! I'll keep the "ABC" book for the songs, which I know I'll enjoy when I become a little more proficent.
Good luck to you all!
lacking in some basics June 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is really no good without also buying the DVD and CD. The book does NOT give any information about placement of the bridge (searched the web an I think it should be by the notches in the F holes, low end by E string) or how to tune or use rosin. The DVD gives some information about tuning and a little about finger placement. I don't have the CD, but think it is probably necessary so you can learn where to place your fingers to get the sound right.
Edit: Well, I bought the CD and it does not have any commentary, or announcement of the song or enough pause to follow along. So I would downgrade this series to a 1 star. There are better choices. I feel like I really wasted the money, especially on the CD.
Something you should know... May 27, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've never played violin. I have a cheap one and just wanted to mess around and this book seemed like a good way to get started. There is a companion DVD that does not come with the book and unless you know something about playing the violin already, you need the DVD. They should either bundle the DVD with the book or stress that the DVD is required if you are really an "Absolute Beginner".
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