Solos for Young Violinists Vol 2 (Summy-Birchard)
Continue your violin studies with Solos for Young Violinists – Volume 2, one of the most respected educational collections available for developing violinists. Published by Summy-Birchard, this volume is part of the internationally acclaimed six-book series compiled, edited, and recorded by renowned violin pedagogue Barbara Barber.
Designed for violin and piano, the series presents carefully graded repertoire that bridges the gap between elementary studies and the major concert literature. Many of the works have long been recognised as essential stepping stones in a violinist's musical development, while others were newly published specifically for this series, giving teachers and students an expanded choice of quality educational repertoire. The included companion recordings feature complete performances of every piece, followed by piano-only accompaniment tracks, allowing students to practice confidently with professional accompaniment.
Volume 2 introduces violinists to a wide variety of musical styles, composers, and technical challenges, helping to develop tone production, shifting, bow control, articulation, phrasing, intonation, musical interpretation, and performance confidence. Suitable for advancing students, this collection is ideal for private lessons, AMEB and other examination preparation, recitals, competitions, auditions, and home practice.
Widely recommended by violin teachers worldwide, Solos for Young Violinists has become one of the most valuable teaching resources for students progressing toward the standard violin repertoire.
Key Features:
- Published by Summy-Birchard
- Compiled, edited, and recorded by Barbara Barber
- Part of the internationally respected six-volume series
- Scored for violin and piano
- Includes companion recordings with demonstration and piano-only accompaniment tracks
- Carefully graded repertoire for advancing students
- Bridges elementary studies and major violin literature
- Develops tone, shifting, bow control, articulation, and musical expression
- Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, auditions, and competitions
- Essential teaching resource for violin students and teachers
Contents:
- Sarabande in G Minor – Carl Böhm
- Air Varié No. 14 in G – Charles-Auguste de Bériot
- Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 24 (1st Movement) – Oskar Rieding
- Millionaire's Hoedown – Herman Clebanoff
- Fantasia "Boy Paganini" – Eduard Mollenhauer
- Introduction & Polonaise, Op. 12 – Carl Böhm
- Sonatina in G Major, Op. 100 (1st Movement) – Antonín Dvořák
- Violin Concerto No. 3, Op. 12 (1st Movement) – Friedrich Seitz
