Sassmannshaus, Kurt - Early Start on the Violin Book 1 Published by Baerenreiter Verlag

Sassmannshaus Violin Book 1 Note reading is introduced from the beginning, and accidentals are explained in the easiest way in the first volume. By the end of the first book, many English children's songs using all fingers have been played and note values from whole to eighth notes have been introduced. Even the easiest exercises are underlaid with text so that melodies can be perceived as a whole. Children playfully learn reliable violin technique at the earliest age. For more than three decades the Sassmannshaus Tradition has been the household name for excellence in beginner violin methods in German-speaking countries. More than half a million students have successfully learned to play the violin using this publication. The most successful Tried and Tested German Violin Method now available in English. The best selling violin method that gave generations of European musicians their foundation is now available in English, with content and songs newly adapted for today's English speaking children. "This method teaches all important violin skills very early. The kids progress much faster in the repertoire than with any other method." - Chee-Yun