Givens, Shirley - Adventures in Violinland, Book 1B: DO RE MI

Renowned pedagogue Shirley Givens series for beginning violinists is widely respected for its clear, child-friendly format, and its sensible progression through techniques. There are lots of pictures, fun and familiar songs, and even pages for coloring! Ms. Givens uses a movable Do system to teach pitch relationships and good intonation. Book 1B, Do Re Mi, introduces the fingers of the left hand, and presents visual and aural concepts of note relationships. There are songs and simple duets using 3-note melodies, and also simple note-writing songs and exercises.