Solos for Young Violinists – Volume 1 is the opening volume of the internationally respected educational series compiled by Barbara Barber. Featuring carefully graded repertoire for violin and piano, it provides beginning students with an outstanding foundation in violin technique and musical expression while preparing them for more advanced study.

Key Features:

• Published by Summy-Birchard

• Compiled by Barbara Barber

• First volume of the renowned six-book series

• Progressive repertoire for beginning violinists

• For violin and piano

• Includes demonstration and accompaniment recordings

• Develops tone, rhythm, bow control, and musical expression

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and competitions

• Excellent preparation for higher-level repertoire

Solos for Young Violinists – Volume 2 is part of the acclaimed six-volume educational series compiled by Barbara Barber. Featuring carefully graded works for violin and piano, together with demonstration recordings and piano accompaniment tracks, this collection is an outstanding resource for developing violinists preparing for examinations, recitals, and advanced repertoire.

Key Features:

• Published by Summy-Birchard

• Compiled by Barbara Barber

• Part of the renowned six-volume series

• For violin and piano

• Includes demonstration and accompaniment recordings

• Carefully graded educational repertoire

• Suitable for advanced students

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and auditions

• Develops technique, tone, and musical expression

• Essential resource for violin teachers and students

Solos for Young Violinists Vol 3 (Summy-Birchard) offers a curated selection of intermediate violin pieces, perfect for recitals and skill development. Edited by Barbara Barber, this volume features a well-balanced mix of classical repertoire and technical studies, making it a valuable resource for students and teachers alike.

Includes:

• Kreisler – Tempo di Minuetto

• Dancla – Air Varié, Op. 89, No. 5

• Mlynarski – Mazurka in G

• Böhm – Moto Perpetuo

• Bach-Gounod – Ave Maria

• Potstock – Souvenir de Sarasate

• Accolay – Concerto No. 1 in A Minor

Solos for Young Violinists – Volume 4 is part of the acclaimed educational series by Barbara Barber. Featuring carefully graded repertoire for violin and piano, this volume helps advanced students develop the technical and musical skills needed for higher-level study while preparing for examinations, auditions, and recitals.

Key Features:

• Published by Summy-Birchard

• Compiled by Barbara Barber

• Part of the renowned six-volume series

• Intermediate to advanced violin repertoire

• For violin and piano

• Includes demonstration and accompaniment recordings

• Develops advanced technique and musical expression

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, auditions, and competitions

• Excellent preparation for major violin repertoire

• Essential resource for violin teachers and students

Busser, Petite Suite for Violin and Piano (Durand)

A collection of four beautifully styled movements to challenge intermediate violinists, along with a piano accompaniment.

Studio Ghibli Songs for Violin and Piano Easy (Yamaha)

A collection of 8 magical pieces from the highly-regarded Ghibli studio, arranged by Hideo Shimazu. It includes a violin and piano score (28 pg) and a separate violin solo part score (16 pg).

Studio Ghibli Songs for Violin and Piano Intermediate (Yamaha)

A collection of 8 magical pieces from the highly-regarded Ghibli studio, arranged by Hideo Shimazu. It includes a violin and piano score (28 pg) and a separate violin solo part score (16 pg).

Studio Ghibli Violin Concert Repertoire with Piano Accompaniment (Yamaha)

Designed for upper-intermediate soloists, the series blends classical and jazz styles, making it suitable for recitals and professional engagements.  Each book includes:

Solo Part & Piano Accompaniment: Full scores for both the solo instrument and piano.

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15 Unique pieces set across the Studio Ghibli universe.

Written primarily in Japanese with English translations