Hal Leonard Gradebusters Grade 2 - Violin

Book Overview

This book brings together a selection of songs specially arranged for Level 2 musicians, featuring a choice of well-known pieces that make daily practice more engaging. It includes "A Million Dreams", "Shotgun", "Havana", "How Far I'll Go" and "Star Wars: Main Theme", in versions adapted to develop musicianship, rhythmic accuracy and student confidence.

Designed as a comprehensive practice resource, this collection goes beyond the sheet music. It also includes audio demonstrations, accompaniment tracks and piano accompaniment PDFs, which are highly useful for practising at home, in lessons or during rehearsals. Streaming or download access makes it easy to use these resources and incorporate active listening into instrumental practice.

This edition also stands out thanks to the inclusion of PLAYBACK+, the audio player developed by Hal Leonard. This tool offers great flexibility for practice: it allows users to slow down the audio without changing the pitch, set loops for challenging passages, transpose the pieces as needed and isolate specific elements using the pan control. It is a real asset for improving accuracy, reinforcing playing habits and approaching each song with greater ease.

Accessible, modern and practice-oriented, this book is an excellent choice for expanding a student's repertoire while maintaining a high level of motivation. It is perfectly suited to anyone looking for a progressive, engaging and immediately practical learning resource.

Technical specifications

Genre

songbook

Difficulty

Level 2