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David Cerone Performs Suzuki Violin School (Volume 2) (Suzuki Method)

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My daughter is taking violin lessons from a teacher using the Suzuki Method. This CD, and the book that comes along with it, are the materials her teacher uses and all I can say is that the method works.
It might be helpful to know that this isn't something that can be self-taught, a competent teacher is required.

Listening to this CD has made it easier for me to learn to play the songs in the violin.

I found this book to be very helpful when I bought a violin and needed to learn how to read music.

We own this cd and, well, one can hardly comment on the music without 1st having experienced working with the Suzuki method of helping their child learn to play an instrument and read music.
The cd is most useful and my child learned very quickly by listening to this cd. There are other versions of the Suzuki books on cd and when your child advances you can see and hear the differences of each. The way your child plays, once having worked long enough, can reflect the style in which the artist plays. My son took to playing violin very quickly. And could choose which cd he wanted by book 3.
He still listens to the old cd,s (he added the music to his ipod, btw) for refreshing his memory and improving his critique of music. He is 16 and loves all music.
If you are considering this method for someone you love, remember musical literacy is a lifelong treasure and pleasure no matter what your talent level. You can't go wrong even if you just want to listen. Get the book if interested, because even if you want this for yourself you can read along and definitely help your own musical literacy skills.
It's a whole other language and nothing can beat hearing the language of music.

Part of the Suzuki Method relies on hearing the music about 8000 times before the child graduates the particular "book". If you (and your child) do the method properly, you will have this entire cd memorised and may even be sick of it by then. It is well done, nicely clear for advanced beginners and has a clear piano part.

Book 2 follows the same consistent pattern of book 1, but with more challenging pieces. A great book for learning and perfecting your violin skills!