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Violin Exercise Books with Companion CDs for Suzuki Students of Books 1-3

The only comprehensive string method world-wide, pointing out the individual teaching steps of the Suzuki program in written and audio form, and authorized by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki.

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Why this series stands out

Suitable for individual and class instruction.
First violin method world-wide using the three tempi approach.
Imaginative and exciting new piano arrangements by David Andruss.
Information for parents, and countless practice tips.
Suitable for Suzuki as well as for traditional violin students and teachers.

The STRAD, world-renowned classical music magazine for string players, wrote:

“This fascinating series of tutor books is closely based on the Suzuki Violin Method. The series is suitable for teachers well versed in the Suzuki method, but will also be of interest to those coming to it fresh, because of Wartberg’s detailed notes.

I liked the useful advice for teachers and parents, … and the descriptions of some effective technical exercises, which all looked great fun. The quality of the CD performances is good, with some interesting sound effects and drum rhythms that are sure to engage younger players…”

Jan Dobbins

Listen and Look Inside!

The CDs include pieces from the Suzuki Violin School as well as important preparatory exercises and additional pieces in various tempi.

Listen to the example audio files (here only in low quality):

Volume	Track	Example
Volume 1A	Track 2	The First Twinkle Rhythm with Drum
	Track 6	Rhythm with Three Fingers
	Track 34	The Theme with Rests before the Third Finger
	Track 44	The Grasshopper Exercise (Preparatory Exercise for "Song of the Wind")
	Track 45	Song of the Wind - in performance tempo (Violin and Piano)
	Track 46	Song of the Wind - in a slow practice tempo (Violin and Piano)
	Track 47	Song of the Wind - in a medium practice tempo (Piano Accompaniment)
	Track 48	Song of the Wind - in performance tempo (Piano Accompaniment)
Volume 1B	Track 48	Gavotte (Second Section) - in a slow practice tempo
Volume 2A	Track 9	The Bell Song (Tonalization) in G Major
	Track 28	The Bell Song (Tonalization) in G Minor
	Track 15	The Happy Squirrel (Three Violins and Piano)
	Track 41	Bourrée, G.F. Handel - in performance tempo (Piano Accompaniment)
Volume 2B	Track 13	The last four measures with STOP after each triplet group (Preparation for "Witches' Dance)
Volume 3A	Track 8	Marionette Dance in Third Position (Preparatory Exercise for Shifting)
Volume 3B	Track 2	English Canon
	Track 53	Paganini Motion