Format: Paperback, CD
Publisher : Watch & Learn
Genre : Nonfiction, Educational, Instructional, Music Book

Violin Primer Book by Jim Tolles (companion book to the video) shows the beginner all the techniques necessary to get started on the violin. Includes many illustrations showing how to hold the bow and violin, and many exercises to develop good bowing technique and learning how to play in tune. The easy to follow step by step instruction makes this the perfect book for school orchestra programs or group instruction. Songs on the audio CD include Alphabet Song, Mary Had A Little Lamb, Go Tell Aunt Rhody, Sunday Waltz, Jenny Pluck Pears, When The Saints Go Marching In, Red River Valley, Sweet on Violin, and Seagulls & Seals.

Contents
- Parts of the Violin and Bow
- Bow Preparation
- Tuning
- Holding the Violin
- Left Hand and Arm Position
- Holding the Bow
- Music Notation
- Slurs
- Scales
- Ties

Songs
- Alphabet Song
- Mary Had A Little Lamb
- Go Tell Aunt Rhody
- Sunday Waltz
- Jenny Pluck Pears
- When the Saints Go Marching In
- Red River Valley
- Sweet on Violin
- Seagulls & Seals

All Watch & Learn books feature:
- Many photographs and diagrams to illustrate left and right hand technique.
- Music written in both tablature and standard music notation.
- DVD markers & CD markers for easy cross reference .
- Songs are played at 2 speeds on the CD (slow for practicing and up-tempo for performing).
- Additional material that is not on the DVD, but included on the CD.

About The Author

Bert Casey has been a professional performer and teacher in the Atlanta area for over 25 years. Bert plays several instruments (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, mandolin, banjo, and flute) and has written 5 other books (Acoustic Guitar Primer, Bass Guitar Primer, Mandolin Primer, Bluegrass Fakebook, and Flatpicking Guitar Songs). He has made our videos (Introduction to Acoustic Guitar, Introduction to Electric Guitar, Introduction to Bass Guitar, and Introduction to mandolin). Bert is a professional instructor at ABC Music, which he owns. He also records extensively in his studio, where he has done the sound track to several movies. Bert's playing career includes performing with Home Remedy during the 1970's & 80's and he is currently performing in the Atlanta area with his band Blue Moon.

About the Author

Jim Tolles has been playing violin and fiddle for 30 years and teaching for 25. He is an accomplished performer, having appeared with Goose Greek Symphony, Breakfast Special, touring Broadway shows, and numerous country and bluegrass bands native to his Atlanta, Georgia home. He is currently a full time teacher in Atlanta. Jim has recorded with various artists on the Capitol, Atteiram, and Rounder labels and has written songs on those labels as well as Flying Fish. Jim's playing has been featured on national radio and TV commercials. This course is a product of those 20 years of teaching and his desire to help the beginning player get off to the best possible start. Jim also wrote The Fiddle Primer Book and Introduction to Violin video.