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Just different forms of the same thing.

You don't need them all unless you are a teacher.

The large 8 1/2" x 11" bits are for the first introduction to the violin.

You show the student the picture (with one 'bit' of information on it, and give them a fact about it.

The facts can change each time you show them.

They are on a separate page.

Next, you would use the study cards.

The student can carry them around with them and look at them now and then to learn the name.

Finally, the games.

Go Fish would be for readers.

Memory for either readers or non-readers.

Take it slowly.

Build a firm foundation.

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Playing a game to reinforce lesson one

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Recognizing the names of the strings is important.

Study the workbook 'Know Your Strings',

then watch the video.

Know Your Strings


- A foundational workbook for violin students. Getting to know the name, the sound and the note on the staff of the string is a building block. This workbook provides lots of coloring of notes and helps to develop the concept of where the note falls and what the note sounds like.


Here is a movie about the workbook

Lesson with Colin: Getting to know your strings



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Before reviewing the Six steps to position with Colin, study the workbook on position.

Preparation and Position workbook.


This workbook provides six steps to getting the violin properly on the shoulder.

Anything important enough to learn should be broken down to it's smallest point and then presented one little bit at a time.

The foot,

the bow-hold,

the chin,

the thumb and hand,

the right arm and

the face....yes, the muscles of the face, are all addressed in this little workbook.

The Six Steps



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The practice time can be spent by listening to the music.

Click on the name and listen to the piece.

Play a card game: Go fish.

Match the same picture.

Then, if you are a reader, match the name and the picture.

Study cards have the name on the picture.

Accompaniment	Solo
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Strawberries strawberries I Love (sh) Mom See You Later Alligator Charlie Brown and Snoopy or I like Music Mommy!	Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Strawberries strawberries I Love (sh) Mom See You Later Alligator Charlie Brown and Snoopy or I like Music Mommy!

Reason for teaching a 2 year old Twinkle Twinkle Little Star



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• Colin shows the Six Steps to Playing Violin

SIX STEPS!!!

(except step 4, putting our fingers in position) That comes later.