Alfred Publishing Starr W. - I Know A Fox With Dirty Socks - Violin
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Summary of This Book
This educational collection offers 77 "little songs" that emphasize musical effectiveness: short, memorable, and motivating melodies that the student can sing before (or during) instrumental playing. This approach often helps to learn faster than with simple abstract "tunes," by enhancing musicality, phrase anticipation, and confidence.
The pieces are graded and organized according to very concrete elements of string playing daily life: finger sequences, finger positions in recurring patterns, and progressive bowing techniques. The student thus progresses with stable reference points, which facilitates reading, left hand/right hand coordination, and rhythmic consistency.
To avoid boredom phases, this book focuses on a "pleasure" progression and on playing with others: many pages offer duo parts intended for the teacher or another student. It is an excellent resource for working on listening, sound balance, and precision, while making lessons more lively.
Designed for teaching, it is suitable for both private lessons and group workshops. The violin, viola, and cello books can be used together, making it an ideal resource for mixed string classes, student ensembles, or chamber music sessions from the early years.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | violin, viola, and cello (separate books, usable together) | Difficulty | easy, progression by finger patterns and bowing techniques |
Questions frequently asked
Is this violin collection suitable for a beginner?
The difficulty is indicated as easy, with a progression based on finger patterns and bow strokes. The 77 short little songs provide regular landmarks for reading and coordination.
How many pieces are included in I Know A Fox With Dirty Socks for violin?
The book gathers 77 "little songs" intended for violin learning.
Can this book be used in a string class with viola and cello?
Separate books exist for violin, viola, and cello. Their joint use is planned for mixed string classes and student ensembles. Many pages include duet parts for the teacher or another student.
Do the pieces offer violin duets?
Many pages include duet parts. They allow practice of listening, balance, and precision with a teacher or a second student.
What technical aspects are worked on in this violin collection?
The progression addresses finger transitions, recurring finger patterns, and bow strokes. The melodies can be sung before or during playing to support learning musical phrases.
