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Build on the fundamentals and grow as a violinist with Essential Elements for Strings – Book 2 with EEi, a comprehensive method book designed to support students. Developed by renowned string educators Michael Allen, Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, and Robert Gillespie, this resource is structured to refine technique, enhance musical expression, and prepare players for ensemble success. * * This book continues where Book 1 left off, introducing new bowing styles, dynamic phrasing, scales, and rhythmic patterns. Each section is thoughtfully sequenced, allowing young violinists to progress with confidence. The mix of classic melodies and original exercises keeps practice engaging, while reinforcing skills in reading notation and playing with correct posture and intonation. * * What sets this edition apart is access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi)—a powerful online learning platform. Students and teachers can log in anytime to explore hundreds of video tutorials, audio play-alongs, and assessment tools. EEi helps transform individual practice into a dynamic experience, whether in a classroom, private lesson, or at home. * * Perfect for public school programs or homeschool environments, this method also serves as a valuable music teacher resource. Whether you’re an instructor or parent supporting a young musician, this book offers a proven, engaging path to string success. It’s also a meaningful gift for violin students who are continuing their journey with confidence.
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Essential Elements for Strings – Violin Book 2
Essential Elements for Strings offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages.
Essential Elements now includes Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), the ultimate online music education resource. EEi introduces the first-ever, easy set of technology tools for online teaching, learning, assessment, and communication… ideal for teaching today’s beginning band and string students, both in the classroom and at home.
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Get a sneak peek inside this comprehensive method.
Take a Closer Look!
Get a sneak peek inside this comprehensive method.
Take a Closer Look!
Get a sneak peek inside this comprehensive method.
Take a Closer Look!
Get a sneak peek inside this comprehensive method.
Sharp Keys
3/4 Rhythms
Syncopation
Performance Spotlight
Publisher : Hal Leonard
Publication date : June 30, 2003
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 48 pages
ISBN-10 : 0634052659
ISBN-13 : 978-0634052651
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.75 x 0.5 x 11.75 inches
Book 2 of 2 : Essential Elements for Strings
Best Sellers Rank: #445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Chamber Music (Books) #2 in Violins (Books)
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Customers find this violin method book to be a solid learning tool suitable for both self-study and classroom use, with easy-to-understand content and plenty of tips and tricks. The book emphasizes reading music and includes a variety of exercises and songs, making the practice pleasurable. While many customers find the CD helpful, some report receiving no CD at all.
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