This starter violin tutorial, by Ros Stephen, is aimed at children of primary school age. The cover states it is ‘a creative violin method for children’, and it certainly lives up to this description. The book is packed with an exciting mix of carefully crafted music, fun facts, technical help, imaginative illustrations and creativity.
Violin Junior starts with an introduction to Fiocco the Frog, a playful character who appears on every page, offering technical advice and ‘fascinating fiddle facts’. He is an appealing addition, and will be much enjoyed by young pupils starting out on their musical journeys.
The first section focuses on building musical skills and knowledge. There are clapping games, very simple teacher-pupil duets, and some opportunities to compose. It is refreshing to see such content from the outset, providing a solid foundation for pupils to grow musically.
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