Violin Primer for Beginners [Paperback]

Jim Tolles (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1994

This book/CD combination is designed for the beginning violin or fiddle student. It's clearly illustrated with many diagrams and exercises to develop good bowing technique and to learn how to play in tune with the left hand. The easy to follow, step by step instruction makes this the perfect book/CD for school orchestra programs or group instruction. The songs include Alphabet Song, Mary Had A Little Lamb, Go Tell Aunt Rhody, When The Saints Go Marching In, Red River Valley, Sunday Waltz, and Seagulls & Seals. All songs are written in Standard music notation and played at two speeds on the accompanying CD (slow for practice and up tempo for performing)

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jim Tolles has been playing & teaching fiddle for over 25 years. He is an accomplished performer, having appeared with Goose Creek Symphony, Breakfast Special, touring Broadway shows, and numerous country and bluegrass bands native to his Atlanta, Georgia home. He has recorded with various artists on the Capitol, Atteiram, and Rounder labels and has written songs on those labels as well as Flying Fish. Jim's fiddling has been featured on national radio and TV commercials. Jim has written the Fiddle Primer book, Violin Primer book, and the Introduction to Violin Video.

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Watch & Learn, Inc.; 8th edition (February 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1893907341
• ISBN-13: 978-1893907348
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #645,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book and cd, May 7, 2000

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Ward J. Lamb (slate hill, new york United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Violin Primer for Beginners (Paperback)

After many years I picked up the fiddle again. I also picked up the violin primer. Along with jim Tolle's video I am happy to say I am well on my way, though I am no Iassac Stern. His intro teaches proper form. Jim is patient and clear in his teaching, and the book moves along with the cd in well marked form.This is the best book in this genre, as I tried some others. This one will not let you down. Thanks Jim!I would like to see this followed with another book!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good primer, November 4, 2002

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This review is from: Violin Primer for Beginners (Paperback)

I bought this book and used it as my sole sorce of information on how to play the violin when I first got a violin. It was successful in this role in that it really does show you, very clearly, enough to get going all by yourself. It has good exercises, some playable tunes and even a little (very useful) music theory. It has a good attitude about learning (it should be fun) and is approachable and friendly. A good way to decide, in the privacy of your own home, if the violin is for you. The included CD was indespensible. I did not get the video.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Enough, May 4, 2003

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A. Ehlers (Minnesota USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Violin Primer for Beginners (Paperback)

Jim Tolles' book is just a snowflake on the tip of the learning iceburg. I used from front to back and I still had to purchase another beginner's book because the Violin Primer wasn't thorogh enough(for me). I wanted to learn to use all four strings. The CD was helpful for tuning. Mr. Tolles should make a part 2,3,4,...