I wonder if it may have been possible to print this as a small book, akin to the old Starters book which fits in a violin case and therefore is easier for most pupils to remember to bring to lessons.

However the CD that comes with it, despite saying fiddle time starters on the cd, has the cello time starters tracks so we can not tune the violin to the tracks as described. With pieces to play and sing, exercises and games, it links to practical music-making, putting theory in context and building aural awareness. Kathy and David have twice won the UK’s Music Industries Association award for Best Educational Publication.A fun and imaginative activity book for all young violinists, covering all essential first symbols and concepts. With repertoire spanning classical music of all periods to folk music from around the world and music from less well-known voices, there’s something for everyone in this wide-ranging series. Perhaps they’ve practised consistently well, completed a particular piece, played in a school concert or completed a Fiddle Time Book!

I bought this as it was recommended by my friend and violin teacher as a great starter book for my 5 year old. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. A great beginner book for the young violinist – 60 tunes, quizzes, games, songs, and listening activities.A beautiful collection for students of the violin to discover and enjoy … an absolute gem of a book. was the 20th anniversary of the first publication of Fiddle Time Starters, Joggers and Runners, and in celebration we wrote this free violin duet (approx. As Livia has just started school and is learning her letters we didn't want to bombard her with reading music too soon and this book gentlely eases them into understanding how to read music, where to put your fingers, and rhythm. I am gradually integrating as much of this helpful material as I can into my 'normal' teaching even though pupils may be using a different book; it should I feel, be highlighted and held up as a shining example of 'best practice' within instrumental teaching training courses.