

The Step by Step series is a collection of exercise books/CDs for violin based on the Mother-Tongue approach. From the very beginning, it will provide a solid foundation in instrumental technique for Suzuki and traditional approaches in private lessons or group settings. The focus is on teaching correct, child-appropriate practice habits that range from listening, singing, and dancing to playing music. The ideas presented, including information for parent and practice tips should stimulate daily practice and also make it more effective. Includes new piano arrangements by David Andruss. This volume is the Complete Version based on Suzuki Violin School, Volume 2, and includes the Violin Exercise Book in English with the CD. Pages: 60
Old Masters for Young Players, Book 1 for Violin, published by Schott Music, is an inspiring beginner collection that introduces young violinists to the music of the great classical masters in an accessible and musically rewarding way.
Key features
• Real classical music for young players
• Develops style, phrasing, and musical taste early
• Encouraging and confidence-building repertoire
• A classic starting point for serious violin study
Contents: H. Purcell: Air • C. W. Gluck: Andante cantabile • J. P. Rameau: La Villageoise • G. F. Händel: Air • J. A. Hasse: 2 Dances • J. B. Lully: Gavotte and Musette • J. M. Leclair: Sarabande • J. S. Bach: 2 Minuets • L. v. Beethoven: Liebeslied • G. Tartini: Sarabande • G. B. Buononcini: Rondeau • R. Schumann: Erinnerung
Brahms: Sonata for Violin and Piano in G major Op. 78 by Johannes Brahms, published by Bärenreiter, is Brahms’s most poetic violin sonata, presented in a groundbreaking Urtext edition that reveals the work’s lyrical unity and historical expressive intent.
Key features
• The celebrated “Rain Sonata”, rich in atmosphere and memory
• Song-inspired Romantic lyricism and poetic continuity
• Exceptional insight into historical performance practice
• Essential repertoire for thoughtful, mature chamber musicians