Abeginner book forviolin by Kathy Blackwell and David Blackwell.

Fiddle Time Startersis a great beginner book for the budding violinist. Carefully paced to suit young learners, it supports players through the important early stages, step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow, through basic notation, to exciting pieces in a range of styles. With plenty of entertaining illustrations and a CD to play along to, withFiddle Time Startersit really is fun to play!

• Over 60 varied tunes, from open strings to finger pattern 0-1-23-4
• Quizzes, games, songs, and listening activities
• Colour illustrations to demonstrate each stage, plus fun cartoons
• CD of play-along tracks with imaginative accompaniments
• Ideal for use before and alongsideFiddle Time Joggers
• Fully compatible withViolaandCello Time Starters, and suitable for individual or mixed group lessons
• Teacher’s notes and accompaniments available in theStarters Teacher’s Handbook(ISBN 9780193365858)
• Included in the Charanga Music Professional programme