The Suzuki violinist a guide for teachers and parents
This revised edition of the guide to the Suzuki violin contains musical examples for all of the suggested exercises. In addition, a new chapter has been added called "Practice Can Be Fun" which includes material from speeches the author has given at institutes to children, parents and teac...
| Main Author: | Starr, William J. 1923- |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
[S.l.] : Miami, FL :
Summy-Birchard ; exclusively distributed by Warner Bros. Publications,
c2000.
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| Edition: | Rev. ed. |
| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- The "mother tongue method" of education and the law of ability
- Role of listening in talent education
- Motivation
- The private lesson ; Points for teachers
- Parent as teachers ; Home practice
- Practicing can be fun!
- Japanese-American differences. Hiroko Iritani Driver ; Susan Shields
- Group lessons ; Ideas ; Games
- Concerts ; Recitals ; Summer school ; Sample programs
- Introduction to tonalization
- Holding the violin and bow in rest position
- Holding the violin in playing position
- Moving the bow arm rhythmically
- Holding the bow
- Basic E string posture
- Use of tapes on the bow, bow distribution
- Changing string level
- Placing the left hand
- Bowing and fingering together
- Book I ; Twinkle, variation A
- Preparation for long bow strokes
- Book II
- Book III
- Book IV
- Book V
- Books VI-X
- Tonalization ; Bowing
- Shifting
- Intonation ; Playing in tune
- Vibrato
- Goals of practice
- Relaxation
- Memorization
- Stage fright
- Reading music
- Supplementary literature.