Mel Bay Duncan Craig - Solo Pieces For The Beginning Violinist - Violin
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
Couldn't load pickup availability
Information
Information
Manufacturer Information
Mel Bay
https://www.melbay.com
email@melbay.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
Hal Leonard Europe BV
Email:
Address:
Summary of This Method
Designed by Craig Duncan, a recognized teacher and musician, this collection of violin solos is aimed at beginner-level players. The pieces are deliberately kept "within bow reach" for a student playing in first position, with clear and progressive notation. The goal is twofold: to enable quick playing of real musical pieces while consolidating the fundamentals of violin playing (intonation, bowing consistency, articulation, phrasing, and musicality).
The collection highlights a varied classical repertoire, drawing from essential composers such as Bartok, Purcell, Haydn, Gluck, Handel, Telemann, Corelli, Kabalevsky, Beethoven, Mozart, C.P.E. Bach, J.S. Bach, and Dandrieu. This diversity of styles helps the student develop interpretative references (character, dynamics, phrase breathing), while discovering multiple aesthetics, from Baroque to Classical and beyond.
The included keyboard accompaniment provides a real pedagogical advantage: it supports the pulse, enriches the harmony, and gives the pieces a "concert" dimension. An excellent choice for preparing a recital, competition, or audition, as well as for energizing weekly practice with rewarding, musical, and educational pieces.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composers | Bartok, Purcell, Haydn, von Gluck, Handel, Telemann, Corelli, Kabalevsky, Beethoven, Mozart, C.P.E. Bach, J.S. Bach, Dandrieu | Genre | Classical sheet music |
| Arranger | Craig Duncan | Difficulty | Beginner |
| Edition | Book | Year of publication | 1993 |
| Instrumentation | Violin (solos) with keyboard accompaniment | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this violin method suitable for a beginner?
The indicated level is beginner, with pieces written for playing in the first position.
Are the pieces accompanied by piano or keyboard?
Keyboard accompaniment is included with the violin solos. It supports the pulse and enriches the harmony of the pieces.
Which composers are featured in Solo Pieces For The Beginning Violinist?
The collection includes works by Purcell, Haydn, Gluck, Handel, Telemann, and Corelli. Pages by Bartok, Kabalevsky, Beethoven, Mozart, C.P.E. Bach, J.S. Bach, and Dandrieu are also part of the program.
Can this violin collection be used to prepare for an audition?
The selection of classical pieces can be used to prepare for a recital, competition, or audition.
What edition and arrangement does this book offer?
The book is a Book edition published in 1993, featuring arrangements by Craig Duncan for solo violin and keyboard accompaniment. The progressive writing addresses intonation, bowing, articulation, and phrasing.
