The Suzuki violinist : a guide for teachers and parents / William Starr.
| Author/creator | Starr, William J. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Revised edition. |
| Publication | [Miami, FL] : Summy-Birchard, [2000] |
| Distribution | Exclusively distributed by Warner Bros. Publications |
| Copyright Date | ©2000 |
| Description | 160 pages : illustrations, music ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The "mother tongue method" of education and the law of ability -- The role of listening in talent education -- Motivation -- The private lesson : points for teachers -- Parent as teacher : home practice -- Practicing can be fun! -- Japanese-American differences -- Group lessons : ideas, games -- Concerts : recitals, summer school, sample programs -- Introduction to tonalization -- Holding the violin and bow in rest position -- Holding the violin in playing position -- Moving the bow arm rhythmically -- Holding the bow -- Basic E string posture -- Use of tapes on the bow : bow distribution -- Changing string level -- Placing the left hand -- Bowing and fingering together -- Book I : Twinkle, Variation A -- Preparation for long bow strokes -- Book II -- Book III -- Book IV -- Book V -- Books VI-X -- Tonalization : bowing -- Shifting -- Intonation : playing in tune -- Vibrato -- Goals of practice -- Relaxation -- Memorization -- Stage fright -- Reading music -- Supplementary literature. |
| Abstract | The Suzuki Violinist (Revised) is a comprehensive guide to the Suzuki violin literature containing many illustrations. Widely used internationally by both teachers and parents, this newly revised edition contains musical examples which have been inserted for all of the suggested exercises for ease of reference. In addition, an entirely new chapter has been added called "Practicing Can Be Fun" which includes material from speeches that William Starr has given at institutes to children, parents, and teachers. It also includes stories on practicing which can be read to children. - Publisher. |
| Abstract | This revised edition of the guide to the Suzuki violin contains musical examples for all of the suggested exercises. In addition, a new chapter has been added called "Practice Can Be Fun" which includes material from speeches the author has given at institutes to children, parents and teachers--the inspirational stories on practicing can be read to children. |
| Genre/form | Methods (Music) Juvenile works. |
| ISBN | 0874876052 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780874876055 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | MT761.S72 S8 2000 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |