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About the Author
David Blackwell studied music at Edinburgh University, after which he pursued a career in music publishing, first at ABRSM and then at Oxford University Press. He is co-editor of OUP's In the Mood: 17 Jazz Classics for Choirs and Carols for Choirs 5, and has published a number of single choral arrangements. He is co-writer with his wife Kathy of OUP's award-winning string series, Fiddle, Viola, Cello Time, and String Time, which have twice won the MIA award for Best Educational Publication. He now works as a freelance music editor, composer and arranger.
In 2017 Kathy and David Blackwell received two awards: from ESTA UK in recognition of their exceptional services to string teaching, and from the Oxfordshire Music Education Partnership for significant contribution to music education in Oxfordshire and beyond.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative good.
Love the book. Colourful and informative. Highly recommended for the beginners.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners
Recommended by my daughters violin teacher for her lessons. Seems to be enjoying it so far
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners
This was recommended to me by the violin teacher - to be honest I don't have much experience with violin books but having a quick flick through it seems pretty good! Simple and very clear and concise explanations about time and notes, good illustrations and easy little songs to learn at the beginning, but get longer and slighter harder towards the end as you would expect when a child progresses with violin skills.Overall I can't complain and the CD is a nice edition (still can't report on that because we haven't played it yet) - postage took a week and a half like they said it would. So a big thumbs up.
4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully enjoyable book for young violinists.
The overall plus of this book, I feel, is the emphasize on singing as an integral part of the learning process from the start and pupils' active encouragement in rhythmic engagement every step of the way.Every piece has words and a catchy tune! I love the way this book incorporates each fundamental point of technique within a very memorable/ traditional or collectively known rhyming song.The idea of notating the heart beats is an innovative and very attractive way of illustrating and encouraging the understanding of the division of the beat.I like the use of raps as a catalyst for further technical development. Pupils are introduced in an almost subliminal way to several important 'classical' composers within very cleverly arranged pieces exemplifying their style of composing.This book uses throughout, action/rhythm words in general teaching use (but essential to the Dalcroze method), what a shame this book's system fails with the minim! Why did you not use the word 'stride' or its equivalent as it is indicative of the length of the note.(I am aware that some children are unfamiliar with the word, but in my experience they learn it quickly and understand the system relevance.)I wonder if it may have been possible to print this as a small book, akin to the old Starters book which fits in a violin case and therefore is easier for most pupils to remember to bring to lessons.I think this book is an absolute must for anyone teaching strings as part of a wider opportunities program and it is a most valuable addition to the the existing beginners' repertoire. I am gradually integrating as much of this helpful material as I can into my 'normal' teaching even though pupils may be using a different book; it should I feel, be highlighted and held up as a shining example of 'best practice' within instrumental teaching training courses. Congratulations for a very thoughtfully compiled edition.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for beginners
My son started learning to play the violin and this was the book we were advised to get. Great little tunes, opportunity to create your own, uses ‘proper’ music and the letters for numpties like me who are totally hopeless at reading music but want to help/be supportive. Love the CD - he gets to play along to it and it sounds great!
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginner's book
Ideal book for very young children starting to learn the violin. The book has been revised since my eldest son started to learn, and the first few pages concentrate on getting a feel for musicality and rhythm, learning the parts of the violin, etc before staves, crotchets, quavers etc are introduced, which can sometimes be hard for a younger child to grasp. Thoroughly recommend.
5.0 out of 5 stars Violin: Fiddle time starters!
AWESOME! Teaches you SO much about how to play the violin. How to hold the bow correctly ( the long stick that you see when people play the violin), how t hold the violin, activities, right hand and left hand plucking. Tells you everything. It's totally BRILL.
5.0 out of 5 stars violin book for beginners
My daughter has just started violin lessons and was told to purchase this book. She has used it now about 4-5 times at lessons and is getting on really well. I think this book explains all about the violin and how to play it excellently, would recommend it to anyone.
Très beau livre
Livre reçu rapidement en parfait état. Très bon prix
Ottimo strumento didattico
Quello che cercavo. Ottimo strumento didattico. Corredato da cd di accompagnamento. Per chi vuole iniziare ad approcciare al violino con facilità.
Highly recommend this
Fun and easy. Before you know it, you're playing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", and you feel like you're playing real music in a very short amount of time.
Love this Book!
I'm a Suzuki violin teacher and I love this book! I'm now using it along with Suzuki book 1. I know I will be using this with all of my students from now on. Also check out Fiddle Time Scales! Love it!
super pour les debutants
Bien reçu et très bien pour le débutant violoniste et une méthode ludique surtout pour les enfants de jeune age à partir de 8 ans
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Description:
Review
About the Author
David Blackwell studied music at Edinburgh University, after which he pursued a career in music publishing, first at ABRSM and then at Oxford University Press. He is co-editor of OUP's In the Mood: 17 Jazz Classics for Choirs and Carols for Choirs 5, and has published a number of single choral arrangements. He is co-writer with his wife Kathy of OUP's award-winning string series, Fiddle, Viola, Cello Time, and String Time, which have twice won the MIA award for Best Educational Publication. He now works as a freelance music editor, composer and arranger.
In 2017 Kathy and David Blackwell received two awards: from ESTA UK in recognition of their exceptional services to string teaching, and from the Oxfordshire Music Education Partnership for significant contribution to music education in Oxfordshire and beyond.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative good.
Love the book. Colourful and informative. Highly recommended for the beginners.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners
Recommended by my daughters violin teacher for her lessons. Seems to be enjoying it so far
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners
This was recommended to me by the violin teacher - to be honest I don't have much experience with violin books but having a quick flick through it seems pretty good! Simple and very clear and concise explanations about time and notes, good illustrations and easy little songs to learn at the beginning, but get longer and slighter harder towards the end as you would expect when a child progresses with violin skills.Overall I can't complain and the CD is a nice edition (still can't report on that because we haven't played it yet) - postage took a week and a half like they said it would. So a big thumbs up.
4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully enjoyable book for young violinists.
The overall plus of this book, I feel, is the emphasize on singing as an integral part of the learning process from the start and pupils' active encouragement in rhythmic engagement every step of the way.Every piece has words and a catchy tune! I love the way this book incorporates each fundamental point of technique within a very memorable/ traditional or collectively known rhyming song.The idea of notating the heart beats is an innovative and very attractive way of illustrating and encouraging the understanding of the division of the beat.I like the use of raps as a catalyst for further technical development. Pupils are introduced in an almost subliminal way to several important 'classical' composers within very cleverly arranged pieces exemplifying their style of composing.This book uses throughout, action/rhythm words in general teaching use (but essential to the Dalcroze method), what a shame this book's system fails with the minim! Why did you not use the word 'stride' or its equivalent as it is indicative of the length of the note.(I am aware that some children are unfamiliar with the word, but in my experience they learn it quickly and understand the system relevance.)I wonder if it may have been possible to print this as a small book, akin to the old Starters book which fits in a violin case and therefore is easier for most pupils to remember to bring to lessons.I think this book is an absolute must for anyone teaching strings as part of a wider opportunities program and it is a most valuable addition to the the existing beginners' repertoire. I am gradually integrating as much of this helpful material as I can into my 'normal' teaching even though pupils may be using a different book; it should I feel, be highlighted and held up as a shining example of 'best practice' within instrumental teaching training courses. Congratulations for a very thoughtfully compiled edition.
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for beginners
My son started learning to play the violin and this was the book we were advised to get. Great little tunes, opportunity to create your own, uses ‘proper’ music and the letters for numpties like me who are totally hopeless at reading music but want to help/be supportive. Love the CD - he gets to play along to it and it sounds great!
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginner's book
Ideal book for very young children starting to learn the violin. The book has been revised since my eldest son started to learn, and the first few pages concentrate on getting a feel for musicality and rhythm, learning the parts of the violin, etc before staves, crotchets, quavers etc are introduced, which can sometimes be hard for a younger child to grasp. Thoroughly recommend.
5.0 out of 5 stars Violin: Fiddle time starters!
AWESOME! Teaches you SO much about how to play the violin. How to hold the bow correctly ( the long stick that you see when people play the violin), how t hold the violin, activities, right hand and left hand plucking. Tells you everything. It's totally BRILL.
5.0 out of 5 stars violin book for beginners
My daughter has just started violin lessons and was told to purchase this book. She has used it now about 4-5 times at lessons and is getting on really well. I think this book explains all about the violin and how to play it excellently, would recommend it to anyone.
Très beau livre
Livre reçu rapidement en parfait état. Très bon prix
Ottimo strumento didattico
Quello che cercavo. Ottimo strumento didattico. Corredato da cd di accompagnamento. Per chi vuole iniziare ad approcciare al violino con facilità.
Highly recommend this
Fun and easy. Before you know it, you're playing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", and you feel like you're playing real music in a very short amount of time.
Love this Book!
I'm a Suzuki violin teacher and I love this book! I'm now using it along with Suzuki book 1. I know I will be using this with all of my students from now on. Also check out Fiddle Time Scales! Love it!
super pour les debutants
Bien reçu et très bien pour le débutant violoniste et une méthode ludique surtout pour les enfants de jeune age à partir de 8 ans
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