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Description

Description

Twenty very elementary pieces for young players written and arranged by the world's favourite string teacher Sheila Nelson. Note reading is introduced one finger at a time, building up finger pattern 0-1-23-4 (semitone space between 2nd and 3rd fingers) - the only finger pattern used in this book. A number of rhythmic bowing patterns, set out at the beginning of the book may be practised on any of the earlier tunes once they have been memorised. The rhythms are assimilated by the pupil with the aid of strongly rhythmic, easily memorable words. All the tunes can be sung to the verses provided, in order to develop a secure sense of rhythm and pitch. Pupils learn right from the start to move freely from string to string, to play with confidence and to pay close attention to pitch.

Content

Ann and Dan
Cowboy Tune
Don't Bother Me
Fiddler's Fancy
G-String George
George Got Out of Bed Too Late
Holiday
I've Got a Fivepence
Jonathan Rat
Late for School
Lazy Song
Lullaby
Over the Water
Rainy Day
Ringing Bell
Sail in a Pail
Swing-Boats
The Centipede
The Worm
Three In a Bar

Other editions

BH 1200214 = cello
BH 1300047 = double bass
BH 1000226 = violin and piano
BH 1100068 = viola and piano
BH 1100075 = viola
BH 1000225 = 2 violins
BH 1200187 = cello and piano
BH 1300046 = double bass and piano
BH 1000224 = violin