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Essential Elements for Strings - Violin Book 1 with EEi | Beginner Violin Method Book with Online Music Lessons | Hal Leonard Essential Elements Series for Classroom and Self-Study Paperback – July 1, 2002

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(Essential Elements for Strings). (Essential Elements for Strings and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000 for Strings) Essential Elements for Strings offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages. Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) , the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere, anytime, and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more! Method features: * Enhanced Starting System * Optimum Reinforced Learning * Pacing * Theory, History, Cross-Curriculum & Creativity * Performance Spotlights Book also includes My EE Library * (www.myeelibrary.com) -
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Essential Elements for Strings

Violin Book 1

A Comprehensive String Method.

Pro Tip: Practice Daily

The key to succeeding with Essential Elements for Strings is your commitment to daily practice. Each time you learn a new note, count a new rhythm, or play a melody with a friend, you become a more accomplished musician.

Utilize My EE Library

Learn the basics with a start-up video, play-along with mp3 tracks featuring a professional orchestra, and much more.

Method Features:

  • Enhanced starting system
  • Optimum reinforced learning
  • Pacing
  • Theory, history, cross-curriculum & creativity
  • Performance spotlights

Crisp and clean engravings are easy to read while playing

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hal Leonard; 2012th edition (July 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0634038176
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143061854
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.13 x 12 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find this book helpful for beginners in learning the violin. They find it detailed and easy to understand, with a thorough guide to taking each step one at a time. The book works well for them and is affordable. Many appreciate the variety of songs included and the ability to play along with the songs. Overall, customers find it an informative and practical resource that helps build knowledge and skills.

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330 customers mention "Book for beginners"330 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for beginners. They say it's a good teaching tool and builds upon knowledge. It introduces how to read music and fingerings on the violin. The book makes learning the violin much easier, especially without a tutor.

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"...It has sections on history, cross-curricular activities, and music theory, all of which I think are helpful for producing artists who are well-..." Read more

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Customers find the book detailed and easy to understand for beginners. It provides a great guide to learning the guitar step-by-step, with clear instructions and songs. The book is organized in a thoughtful way to help you progress at your own pace.

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"...Also, the online profile is so easy to set up and had different genres of accompaniments to play along to." Read more

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119 customers mention "Works well"119 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for learning violin. They say it's an instructional book with good information for new players. The CD and DVD provide useful tools to help you read music sheets. The books work well together and are free of problems.

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"...has a free thingy which u can practice music in it, and a lot of cool stuff, recommend, 20/10" Read more

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80 customers mention "Value for money"77 positive3 negative

Customers find the book affordable and a good investment. They say it meets their purchase requirements.

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Customers find the music book useful for learning violin. They recommend it as a text for orchestra class and a collection of practice music. The book is easy to understand and a great introduction to violin. It includes music theory and shows the music, making it a standard book for beginning violin students.

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26 customers mention "Song selection"22 positive4 negative

Customers like the song selection in the book. They find the basic songs easy to learn with good placement on the strings and music charts. The variety of songs is appreciated, as well as the short melodies that beginners can play easily. The audio files are provided for practice, and the accompaniments are varied.

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Customers find the book helpful for learning the violin. They say it has helpful pictures and explains many things clearly. The content is well-organized and helps build confidence with the instrument for beginners. It provides theory as well as practical applications, helping them build a strong foundation in the musical journey.

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Customers appreciate the book's pace. They find it easy to follow along with the included CD-ROM that helps them stay in tempo. The book starts slowly and progresses in difficulty, making it suitable for beginners.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners
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  • Tiara
    5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely love this! 5 stars!!!
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    I absolutely love Essential Elements for Strings - Book 1 with EEi! As a beginner violin player, this book has been incredibly helpful in guiding me through the basics and building a strong foundation for my playing. The layout is clear and easy to follow, with detailed explanations and exercises that make learning fun and engaging.

    I especially appreciate the EEi online component, which provides additional resources such as play-along tracks and accompaniment recordings. This has really enhanced my practice sessions and made me feel more confident in my playing.

    Overall, I highly recommend Essential Elements for Strings to any aspiring violin player. This book has been instrumental in my progress and I can't wait to continue learning and improving with it by my side.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice and informative.
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    I want to relearn the violin and this book is such a good refresher. Also, the online profile is so easy to set up and had different genres of accompaniments to play along to.
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  • Daniel G. Castro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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    Simple lessons are easy to learn and follow
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  • PinkPrimary
    4.0 out of 5 stars It helps build a strong foundation in the musical journey
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    As someone who has recently used this book, I can confidently say that it provides a solid foundation for learning the violin.

    This book's varied exercises and deliberate pacing are what make it so impressive. The approach ensures that students feel at ease and confident as they advance by starting with the fundamentals and progressively introducing more difficult ideas. Familiar songs are incorporated with exercises that have been particularly created to keep pupils interested and to enhance the learning experience. I like how the book strikes a mix between technical exercises and musical compositions, assisting students in honing both their musical interpretation and playing abilities.

    Complete musicianship is emphasized throughout the series, and this book is no exception. It has sections on history, cross-curricular activities, and music theory, all of which I think are helpful for producing artists who are well-rounded. Another fantastic feature are the Performance Spotlights, which provide students an enjoyable and encouraging platform to present what they've learned.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
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  • JJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen método de aprendizaje
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 22, 2024
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    Estoy en clases, pero usamos ese libro para apoyarnos ya que es muy bueno para la práctica, además te da un código para su página web y seguir aprendiendo.
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  • Bob Milne
    5.0 out of 5 stars good starting point.
    Reviewed in Canada on September 14, 2024
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    Even though I can read music a little bit I still learned something by going back to the basics. I had to spend some extra time to get a few of the exercises.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Produto Incrível.
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    Os livros da coleção Essential Elements são incríveis, além do apoio pelo site para complementar. Utilizo nas minhas aulas, super recomendo como iniciação no aprendizado do violino!
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Livraison tardive
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  • Paolo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Utile
    Reviewed in Italy on December 10, 2023
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    Mia figlia apprezza, utile per chi inizia con il violino
    Consigliato dalla maestra di violino
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