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Beginnings
After World War II, Suzuki carried his interest and
sympathy for children into his work as a musician and
teacher. He based his approach on the belief that musical
T
ability is not an inborn talent, but an ability that can be
developed—that the potential of every child can grow if the
here are moments in history when a place, a child is given the proper training and learning environment.
time, a man, and an idea converge to produce Noting that children learn to speak their native language
results of great significance. Such a moment with ease, Suzuki applied the basic principles of language
acquisition to the learning of music. He called his method
occurred when Shinichi Suzuki began his
the mother-tongue approach, or Talent Education.
experiments in violin teaching in Japan. The
In 1945, Suzuki was invited to teach at a school in Matsumoto.
results have attracted widespread attention, and
He accepted with the condition that he could try this new
have generated much speculation about the nature method he had developed to teach violin to very young
of musical learning and the way in which every children. (Today the method includes piano, violin, viola,
human being develops in the early formative cello, bass, flute, harp, guitar, recorder, and organ.)
years. It is not that any particular segment of Within a year after beginning his program, Suzuki
Suzuki’s ideas is new, but rather that the totality presented some of his young students at a concert in
Tokyo. Listeners were amazed at the performance of
of his concepts, together with the results he has
the children, and the Talent Education movement
shown, throw a clear light on a question we wish to began to grow.
explore—how do human beings become musical?
Parent Involvement...
Development of the Method
As when a child learns to talk, Suzuki parents are involved
Over the next 30 years, Suzuki did extensive research to in the musical learning of their child. Parents work with the
develop his series of violin repertoire books. He chose his pieces teacher to create an enjoyable learning environment, especially
carefully, so they would present musical and technical points at home, so that much of the child’s motivation comes from
in a logical, sequential manner. Other violin teachers studied enthusiasm for learning and the desire to please. Parents attend
with Suzuki and began to teach throughout Japan. The Talent lessons with their child and serve as “home teachers” during the
Education program expanded to include other instruments, week. They supervise practicing, making sure the student does
and materials were designed and published for piano, cello, exactly as the teacher instructed. Sometimes, one parent learns
and flute. Thousands of children received Suzuki training at the to play before the child, so the parent understands what the
Talent Education Institute in Matsumoto or one of the branch child is expected to do.
schools in other Japanese cities.
Younger students, whose attention spans are short, may have
Introduction to the Americas several brief practices each day, instead of one long practice.
The parent encourages the child, giving praise for each effort,
Suzuki’s Talent Education was introduced in the U.S. when so practice time is a positive experience. The length of practice
a film of the first National Graduation Concert in Japan was time gradually increases as the student advances through the
shown at Oberlin College in 1958. Since then, teachers from repertoire. Parents need not be musicians. They are taught
many countries have visited Japan to learn more about Suzuki step by step how to help the child at home. Each child learns
and his work. Suzuki’s tour group of ten Japanese children at his or her own rate, building on small steps so each one
came to the United States for the first time in 1964. Since then, can be mastered. Teachers and parents meet the child’s efforts
tour groups of Japanese children have performed annually for with sincere praise and encouragement. Children are also
audiences all over the world. encouraged to support each other’s efforts, fostering an attitude
of generosity and cooperation.
Suzuki Method Today
The Suzuki teacher actually serves as mentor to both the parent
Suzuki’s idea of teaching peace and understanding through and child in their study of the instrument—teaching the child
music gradually gained acceptance. His active leadership at the lesson and guiding the parent in developing effective
for more than fifty years until his death in January of 1998 techniques for teaching the child at home.
brought thousands of parents and teachers in at least forty
countries in Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa, and the Americas Parents have a great responsibility as home teachers beyond
to join his effort to nurture loving human beings through the attending lessons and assisting with practice at home. Their role
mother-tongue approach to music education. Thousands of involves committing themselves to their own on-going
children throughout the world are now able to gather and play education about the Suzuki approach, creating a musical
together, overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers through environment, learning the fundamentals of playing the
the language of music. The dream of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki is instrument and taking care of it, and creating a total
coming true. environment of affection, encouragement, and understanding.
The most important ingredient for success is the parents’
willingness to devote regular time to work closely with the child
and the teacher.
Repertoire... Dr. Suzuki’s primary goal was never just to teach young people
how to play musical instruments. Rather, he championed the
All Suzuki students follow the same sequence of musical materials unique contribution music can make in the total learning
for their particular instrument, with each piece becoming a process. He believed that with the proper environment and
building block in the careful development of technique. Each educational process and through the medium of music,
discipline—piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, recorder, harp, sensitivity and understanding may be raised in children,
guitar, and organ—has its own repertoire. This standardized creating for each child a better life—and for us all, a better
repertoire also provides strong motivation as younger students world. Talent Education not only provides the child with an
want to play music they hear older students play. enriching musical experience, but also creates an atmosphere
of sharing and mutual learning in which parent and child can
Review is an important aspect of The Suzuki Method. Through
bond in a unique and rewarding manner.
constant repetition of pieces, children strengthen old skills and
gain new ones. Students can hear for themselves the progress Although Dr. Suzuki has finished his earthly presence among
they have made. us, his spirit remains and is manifested daily in the myriad of
teachers and students who live his principles and his dream.
Individual and Group Activities...
In addition to their own individual lessons, students participate in
group lessons, performances, and observation of other children’s
lessons—all activities that are valuable aids to motivation.
Where love is deep,
Children learn from more advanced students and from their much will
peers. Children love to do what they see other children do.
Group lessons also provide frequent opportunities for children
be accomplished.
to play solos in a relaxed, informal setting. Here each child may —Shinichi Suzuki
show what he or she has accomplished and has the opportunity
to learn from the performances of other students. Parents are
encouraged to schedule home recitals so both parents, not just
the one working daily with the child, can share in the child’s
progress and provide motivation to practice more. Frequent
opportunities to play before an audience increase the student’s
self-confidence, and that student enjoys, rather than fears,
playing before others.
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books About Suzuki®
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BOOKS ABOUT SUZUKI®
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Suzuki® Method Core Materials
Volume 2
Titles: Long, Long Ago (Bayly) • May Time, Komm
Lieber Mai (Longing for Spring) from Sehnsucht
nach dem Frühlinge, K. 96 (Mozart) • Minuet No. 1,
Minuett III from Suite in G Minor for Klavier, BWV
822 (Bach) • Minuet No. 3, Minuet in C, BWV
Anh. II (Bach) • Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus
(Handel) • Hunters’ Chorus from 3rd Act of the
Opera Der Freischutz (von Weber) • Musette in G,
Gavotte II or the Musette from English Suite III in
G minor for Klavier, BWV 808 (Bach) • March in G
(Bach) • Theme from Witches’ Dance (Paganini) •
AMPV Numbers Tonalization: The Moon over the Ruined Castle
(Taki) • The Two Grenadiers, Die Beiden
In order to allow a teacher to know if they are purchasing the latest edition Grenadier, Op. 49, No. 1 for Voice and Piano
of a book, AMPV numbers are now on the title page of newer or updated (Schumann) • Gavotte (Gossec) • Bourrée from
Suzuki method books. AMPV stands for Alfred Music Publishing Version and Sonata in F Major for Oboe and Basso Continuo,
HHA IV/18, No. 8-EZ (Handel).
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Book & CD (Revised, Performed by Tsuyoshi Tsutsomi)
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Piano Accomp. (Revised) (00-0482S).........£6.95 / €10.95
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Recordings for core methods, including Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Harp, Flute, Recorder, Piano,
Organ, and Guitar, and supplemental materials such as Solos for Young Violinists are now
available for digital download! Check back often, as recordings are being added regularly.
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Suzuki® Method Core Materials
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Volume 6
Includes pieces for either alto or soprano recorder.
Volume 7
Suzuki Violin School
Includes pieces for either alto or soprano recorder.
and accompaniment books
Titles: Amarilli mia Bella (van Eyck) • Recercada By Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, recorded by William Preucil
Secunda (Ortiz) • Ancor che col partire Divisions
(Giovanni Bassano after Cipriano de Rore) • Wat
zal men op den Avond den (Eyck) • Sonata prima
(Castello) • Adagio from Sonata in G Minor, BWV
Suzuki Viola School
1034 (Bach) • Andante from Sonata in G Minor, and accompaniment books
BWV 1034 (Bach) • Allegro from Concerto in F By Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, recorded by William Preucil
Major (Sammartini).
Book (00-30394).............................................£6.95 / €10.95
Piano Accomp. (00-30395)...........................£6.95 / €10.95 Suzuki Cello School
Perf. CD (Volumes 7 & 8, Performed by
Marion Verbruggen) (00-25911).............£15.75 / €19.95 and accompaniment books
By Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, recorded by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi
Volume 8
Includes pieces for either alto or soprano recorder.
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supplemental materials—bowed strings
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Titles: Shoo Fly • Tancuj, Tancuj • Un Canadien Playing with Style is a set of Volume 2
Errant • Bella Bimba • The Leaving of Liverpool • colorful concert pieces in a Book (00-18590X).........................................£12.50 / €16.95
I’ve Been Working on the Railroad • Auprès de variety of styles, including CD (00-8019).................................................£15.75 / €16.95
ma Blonde • Sakura • Good Evening. tango, ragtime, and jazz. Volume 3
Viola Ensemble Book (00-16701X)..............£6.95 / €10.95 These audience-pleasing Book (00-18670X).........................................£12.50 / €16.95
Piano Acc. (Works with all arrangements) pieces are enjoyable to play and will broaden the CD (00-8020).................................................£15.75 / €16.95
(00-17270X)....................................................£6.25 / €8.95 musical horizons of young players. The pieces
use effects such as glissando and tremolo and Volume 4
Check out the string quartet / string orchestra Book (00-18750X).........................................£13.50 / €18.95
version on page 29. allow opportunities to explore chromaticisms,
CD (00-8021).................................................£15.75 / €16.95
swing rhythms, and syncopation. Available for
string quartet or string orchestra, violin duet, or Volume 5
viola duet. Book (00-18830X).........................................£12.50 / €16.95
CD (00-8022).................................................£15.75 / €16.95
Titles: Chromatic Tango • Soft Shoe • Hoedown •
April Rag • Hopak • Mellow Moment..
Viola Duet (00-13600)......................................£5.50 / €7.95
Piano Acc. (00-13790X)..................................£6.25 / €8.95
See page 29 for a string orchestra listing.
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supplemental materials—bowed strings
Solos for Young Cellists mixed ensembles & Orchestra Eclectic Strings
Selections from the Cello Internationally Flavored
Repertoire After a Dream String Ensembles with Piano
Compiled, ed., arr., and For String Orchestra & Accompaniments Composed
composed by Carey Cheney Solo Violin, Viola, or Cello and Arranged by Goran Berg
By Gabriel Fauré / arr. Doris
This collection of wonderful Eclectic Strings are
Preucil
music offers young collections of pieces from
cellists from elementary This exciting series was
around the world arranged
to advanced levels the opportunity to work in created to fulfill the needs of
for various combinations of string ensembles.
various positions, techniques, meters, keys, soloists everywhere. Each
The score and parts are included in one book
and musical styles. Many of the works have set includes a score plus 10
and the parts are reproducible. Included are
long been recognized as stepping stones to the violin I parts, six violin II parts, six violin III parts,
pieces from India, Germany, Sweden, Norway,
major instrumental repertoire, while others are and viola, cello, and bass parts.
Russia, and China, as well as original pieces with
original compositions, providing an exciting Conductor Score & Parts (00-24990).......£32.95 / €44.95 a Latin flair.
and diverse choice of study. The piano track
Concerto No. 3 in
accompaniments are recorded on the second Book 1
half of each CD. C Minor By Goran Berg
For String Orchestra &
Volume 1 Solo Viola Titles: Bringer of Luck • A Bangle Salesman
Book (00-20810X).........................................£12.50 / €16.95 By Friedrich Seitz / (Balegaara) (Indian Folk Song) • Country Dance
CD (00-21620X).............................................£13.50 / €16.95 arr. Doris Preucil (von Weber) • German Dance (von Dittersdorf) •
Mark of Zorro (Marke) (Swedish Fiddle Tune) •
Volume 2 This set includes a score
Norwegian Rheinlander—Little Billy (Norwegian
Book (00-209X0)...........................................£11.95 / €15.95 plus 10 violin I parts, six
Fiddle Tune) • Spring Sorrow (Sazaljenja)
CD (00-21700X).............................................£13.50 / €16.95 violin II parts, six violin
(Russian Folk Song).
III parts, and viola, cello, and bass parts.
Volume 3 Score & Parts (00-25912)...........................£24.95 / €35.95
Book (00-21030X).........................................£13.50 / €18.95 The themes underscored will give your
CD (00-21890)...............................................£13.50 / €16.95 orchestra a chance to expand their Book 2
performance opportunities. By Kirsi Pääkkönen
Volume 4
Conductor Score & Parts (00-24800).......£24.95 / €35.95 Titles: The Prayer • Tango Puerto • Jasmine
Book (00-21110X).........................................£12.50 / €16.95
CD (00-21970X).............................................£18.25 / €23.95 Czardas (Chinese Folk Song) • El Camino de la Libertad •
For String Orchestra or 2 to 3 La Paloma de la Paz.
Volume 5
Book (00-212X0)...........................................£13.50 / €18.95 Violins with Piano Acc. Score & Parts (00-26124)...........................£24.95 / €35.95
CD (00-24482)...............................................£13.50 / €16.95 By Vittorio Monti / Festive Strings for
arr. William Starr
Volume 6 String Quartet or
Book (00-21380X).........................................£16.95 / €23.95 Arranged for string String Orchestra
CD (00-24483)...............................................£14.75 / €18.95 orchestra by arranger, Arr. and ed. Joanne Martin
composer, and pedagogue
Trio Tapestry William Starr, this Festive Strings is a
By Joanne Martin collection of well-known
arrangement of “Czardas” includes a piano
Trio Tapestry is an original accompaniment so that groups of two or Christmas and Chanukah
collection of multi-level three violins can perform it using the piano melodies arranged to meet
pieces by Joanne Martin accompaniment. The parts are reproducible to the needs of individuals, groups, and orchestras.
with flexible scoring that allow for flexible groups. In order to provide flexibility, the collection
can be played by any is available in a number of instrumentations,
Conductor Score & Parts (00-32708).......£24.95 / €35.95 all of which are compatible with each other.
combination of violin, viola,
and cello. Each trio has two easy parts and Accessible keys have been used and shifting is
one part for a teacher or advanced student. kept to a minimum.
The optional piano accompaniments provide
Titles: Jingle Bells in D Major • Joy to the World •
additional musical color to the ensemble.
Chanukah • Away in a Manger • Jolly Old Saint
Cello Book (00-17510X).................................£6.95 / €10.95 Nicholas • God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen •
See page 30 for a full instrument listing. S’Vivon • Jingle Bells in A Major • Lo, How a
Rose • O Christmas Tree.
1st Violin Part (00-0906)..................................£5.50 / €7.95
2nd Violin Part (00-0911).................................£5.50 / €7.95
3rd Violin Part (00-0912).................................£5.50 / €7.95
Viola Part (00-0927).........................................£5.50 / €7.95
Cello Part (00-0985).........................................£5.50 / €7.95
Bass Part (00-0986).........................................£5.50 / €7.95
Score (00-0929)..............................................£7.95 / €11.95
Piano Acc. (Works with all arrangements)
(00-0947)........................................................£6.25 / €8.95
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supplemental materials—bowed strings
More Festive Strings for More Folk Strings for Music Plus! An
String Quartet or String String Quartet or String Incredible Collection
Orchestra Orchestra By William Starr
Arr. and ed. Joanne Martin Arr. and ed. Joanne Martin Music Plus! is playable in
Titles: O Chanukah • Angels The melodies in this book like-instrument groupings,
We Have Heard on High • are passed around so that or with either or both of the
We Three Kings • Silent all members of the ensemble other instrument voices.
Night in D Major • We Wish can have the opportunity This collection is suitable
You a Merry Christmas • O Come All Ye Faithful • to play the tune. Score and parts are marked for students with reading skills comparable
Dreydl • Silent Night in G Major • Good King with “melody” and “harmony” to help players to those completing the Adventures in Music
Wenceslas • What Child Is This (Greensleeves). bring out the melody at the appropriate moment. Reading, Book 3. The music presents challenges
Teachers’ notes provide lyrics and background in rhythm, tonality (various keys), and musical
1st Violin Part (00-0972)..................................£5.50 / €7.95
2nd Violin Part (00-0987).................................£5.50 / €7.95 information on each folk song in addition to expression. The contents are drawn from various
3rd Violin Part (00-0994).................................£5.50 / €7.95 rehearsal and performance suggestions. sources, including oratorio, opera, piano, and organ.
Viola Part (00-0995).........................................£5.50 / €7.95 For violin ensemble, or with viola and/or cello.
Cello Part (00-0997).........................................£5.50 / €7.95 Titles: Shoo Fly • Tancuj, Tancuj • Un Canadien
Violin Ensemble Book (00-13950)................£7.95 / €11.95
Bass Part (00-0998).........................................£5.50 / €7.95 Errant • Bella Bimba • The Leaving of Liverpool • Viola Ensemble Book (00-14090X)..............£6.95 / €10.95
Score (00-0971)..............................................£7.95 / €11.95 I’ve Been Working on the Railroad • Auprès de Cello Ensemble Book (00-14170X)..............£6.95 / €10.95
Piano Acc. (Works with all arrangements) ma Blonde • Sakura • Good Evening.
(00-0979)........................................................£6.25 / €8.95 Playing with Style for
1st Violin Part (00-16030X).............................£5.50 / €7.95
Check out the violin solo & ensemble books 2nd Violin Part (00-16110X)............................£5.50 / €7.95 String Quartet or String
on page 22, the viola solo & ensemble books 3rd Violin Part (00-162X0)...............................£5.50 / €7.95 Orchestra
on pages 24–25, and the cello solo & ensemble Viola Part (00-16380X).....................................£5.50 / €7.95 Composed by Joanne Martin
books on page 27. Cello Part (00-16460X)....................................£5.50 / €7.95 Playing with Style is a set of
Bass Part (00-16540X)....................................£5.50 / €7.95
colorful concert pieces in a
Score (00-159X0)...........................................£6.95 / €10.95
variety of styles, including
Folk Strings for Piano Acc. (Works with all arrangements)
(00-17270X)....................................................£6.25 / €8.95 tango, ragtime, and jazz.
String Quartet or These audience-pleasing pieces are enjoyable
String Orchestra Check out the violin solo & ensemble books on
to play and will broaden the musical horizons of
Arr. and ed. Joanne Martin page 22, the viola solo & ensemble books on
young players. The pieces use effects such as
page 25, and the cello solo & ensemble books
This collection includes folk on page 27. glissando and tremolo and allow opportunities
melodies from around the to explore chromaticisms, swing rhythms, and
world in a variety of moods syncopation. Available for string quartet or string
and with rhythmic patterns Learning Together orchestra, violin duet, or viola duet.
which are representative of their country of Sequential Repertoire
origin. The arrangements can be effective with Titles: Chromatic Tango • Soft Shoe • Hoedown •
for Solo Strings or String April Rag • Hopak • Mellow Moment.
players at a variety of levels. Ensemble
1st Violin Part (00-17860X).............................£4.50 / €6.95
By Laurie Scott, Winifred Crock,
Titles: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot • My 2nd Violin Part (00-17940X)............................£4.50 / €6.95
and William Dick
Grandfather’s Clock • Moo-Lee-Hua • Alouette • 3rd Violin Part (00-18081X).............................£4.50 / €6.95
Marianina • Don’t You Go • Farewell to Nova The Learning Together Viola (00-18160X).............................................£4.50 / €6.95
Scotia • Yankee Doodle • Valencianita • She’s repertoire can be used to Cello (00-18240X).............................................£4.50 / €6.95
Like the Swallow. establish solo technique, introduce ensemble String Bass (00-18320X).................................£4.50 / €6.95
skills, develop aural skills, and can serve Score (00-17780X).........................................£6.95 / €10.95
1st Violin Part (00-14680X).............................£5.50 / €7.95 Violin Duet (00-13520X)...................................£5.50 / €7.95
2nd Violin Part (00-14760X)............................£5.50 / €7.95 as a foundation for learning to read music.
Performance possibilities include individual solo Viola Duet (00-13600)......................................£5.50 / €7.95
3rd Violin Part (00-14840X).............................£5.50 / €7.95 Piano Acc. (00-13790X)..................................£6.25 / €8.95
Viola Part (00-14920X).....................................£5.50 / €7.95 or unison groups, class ensembles, and district
Cello Part (00-15060).......................................£5.50 / €7.95 or festival sized orchestras. Rounds and Canons for
Bass Part (00-15140X)....................................£5.50 / €7.95 Violin Book & CD (00-34508)......................£11.95 / €15.95 Reading, Recreation,
Score (00-145X0)...........................................£7.95 / €11.95 Viola Book & CD (00-34511).......................£11.95 / €15.95
Piano Acc. (Works with all arrangements)
and Performance
Cello Book & CD (00-34514).......................£11.95 / €15.95 Composed, compiled, arr. and
(00-15810)......................................................£6.25 / €8.95 Bass Book & CD (00-34517).......................£11.95 / €15.95 ed. William Starr
Piano/Score (00-34507)..............................£13.50 / €18.95
This collection of 80 rounds
and canons for violin
ensemble, or with viola and/
or cello develops reading and ensemble skills.
Every teacher and student will find benefit in
this clever mix of original material, folk songs,
and classical pieces, including works by Mozart,
Beethoven, Purcell, Tallis, and Haydn.
Violin Book (00-0980)....................................£7.95 / €11.95
Viola Book (00-0981).....................................£7.95 / €11.95
Cello Book (00-0982).....................................£7.95 / €11.95
Piano Ensemble Book, Volume 1 (00-0983)..........£8.95 / €12.95
Piano Ensemble Book, Volume 2 (00-0984)..........£8.95 / €12.95
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supplemental materials—bowed strings
Eclectic Styles
Fiddling & Improvisation
Fiddlin’ for Fun
Functionally
By Patty Nicholas
Rock Latin
Introduce your students to Rock Philharmonic Latin Philharmonic
the fiddling style by taking Classic Rock for the String Orchestra Latin Dance Tunes for the
the beginning violinist through By Bob Phillips and Daryl Silberman String Orchestra
different modifications of
Rock your strings with the music of Journey, The By Victor López and Bob Phillips
several pieces. Students
learn about chord structures, bowing techniques, Rolling Stones, Green Day, and The Eagles. This Explore the “clave,” or
and rhythmic and harmonic variations while collection provides the melody of each tune that, as rhythmic groove styles, such
playing familiar tunes. The teacher’s edition much as possible, follows the original recordings. A as the Merengue, Tango,
allows the teacher to play along with lessons harmony part and a bass part in lead-sheet format Mambo, and others in a
much like a traditional fiddle teacher would. An follow the melody. flexible format. All instruments have the melody, a
accompaniment CD recorded by Alice Joy Lewis Student Books...............................................£8.95 / €12.95 harmony part, and an accompaniment / bass line.
is also available. Student Books with CD..............................£15.50 / €20.95 The use of piano and guitar is recommended for
Teacher’s Manual with CD........................£20.50 / €29.95 authenticity but not necessary.
Titles: Irish Washerwoman • Boil ‘Em Cabbage Student Books...............................................£7.95 / €11.95
Down • Rubber Dolly • Old Joe Clark • Goofus • Student Books with CD..............................£14.50 / €19.95
Cindy • Fiddlin’ Around • Amazing Grace • Liberty • Teacher’s Manual with CD........................£16.95 / €23.95
Westphalia Waltz.
Student Book (00-0678)................................£6.95 / €10.95
Fiddling
Piano Acc. (00-0679)...................................£10.95 / €14.95 Fiddlers Basic Fiddlers
Teacher’s Book (00-0680).............................£7.95 / €11.95 Philharmonic & Philharmonic: Celtic
Acc. CD (00-0739)........................................£14.75 / €18.95
Fiddlers Fiddle Tunes &
Fun Improvisation for Philharmonic Old-Time
Violin, Viola, and Cello Encore! Fiddle Tunes
The Philosophy and By Andrew H. Dabczynski By Bob Phillips and
Method of Creative and Bob Phillips Andrew H. Dabczynski
Ability Development These fun and motivating Included are 11 tunes
By Alice Kay Kanack collections of cross- from Celtic or old-time
Dr. Suzuki nicknamed Alice cultural fiddle tunes are fiddling tradition. Tunes
Kanack “Mozart’s mother” perfect for players of any level or age. Each tune are first presented in a basic version, followed
in response to her innovative work in the includes a solo version, followed by a 3-part by an advanced, but still accessible, version. The
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Supplementary Repertoire for Suzuki Teachers
Gems for Violin Ensembles 3 Gems for Beginner Violin Groups (with CD)
Easier Ensemble Pieces with Piano
An anthology of tried and tested, fun enrichment repertoire for group
classes, concerts, institutes and workshops. They are designed for use in Gems for Beginner Violin Groups is a collection of tried and tested, easy,
either a reading based or Suzuki context. Players of different standards rhythmic, and fun pieces for group lessons, concerts and workshops.
(beginner, elementary and more advanced) can combine for performances Designed for use in either a reading-based or Suzuki context, it includes
as many pieces contain graded parts and work well in different reproducible violin parts. Although arranged for open-string players (violin
combinations. The CD includes performance and piano backing tracks parts A) with piano/CD, most of the pieces include optional parts (violin B &
C) for more advanced players. The CD features a full performance of each
Titles: Rumpty Rumba; Cheeky Czardas; Jelly Jam; Five Fun; Gaelic Gold; piece as well as piano accompaniment tracks.
Echo Effect; Settlers’ Song; Swing Song; Slurring Skirmish; Swedish
20159UK............................................................................... £14.95 / €19.95
Shoemaker; Willow Wands;
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Gems for Junior String Orchestras 1 20121UK Gems for Violin Ensembles 2 (with CD).......... £13.50 / €18.95
Easy Repertoire for Young Players 20131UK Gems for Cello Ensembles (with CD).............. £14.95 / €20.95
20141UK Gems for Flute Ensembles (with CD).............. £14.95 / €20.95
This collection of seven pieces is intended for elementary string players
embarking on orchestra rehearsals and performances for the first time.
The rhythms and notes used in all parts are quite basic but overall give a
very satisfying effect. The Violin 3 and Viola parts are the same. The Double
Bass parts are optional.The optional Piano parts can be used in rehearsals
or if any of the string parts are missing. The purchase of this book includes
the right to reproduce the string and piano parts as required. This right
does not extend to the full scores.
20161UK............................................................................... £14.95 / €20.95
Piano Trios for Young Players for Scale Builder Levels 1-4
Suzuki Instrumentalists In this new series, Scale Builder
Easy Repertoire by Heleen Verleur – a progressive system of scales
Two volumes of five imaginative for Cello, Orfilia Saiz Vega,
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practitioners for students playing the to the appropriate level of
three main instruments. Each piece technique. Through this, the
comes with a practical guide on specific patterns and rhythms expected
techniques to facilitate learning and of the student at their level of
at the same time fostering accomplished ensemble playing. musical competence are precisely those practised. Moreover, the skilful
20163UK Piano Trios for Young Players (with CD)........ £14.95 / €19.95 integration of bowing and other techniques specific to the instrument mean
20164UK More Piano Trios (with CD)............................. £14.95 / €19.95 that acquiring the scales across a whole range of technical devices means
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20147UK Scale Builder - Level 4........................................ £8.95 / €10.95
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