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Introducing The Positions, Volume 1 - Violin
There are 18 reviews so far.
The Old Standby
"I wish there was a better introduction to the positions - but I can't find one. It would help to begin in the key of A, G, or even D - not C; and on the A and E strings first. Still, the presentation and sequence is logical and straightforward. "
— Martin Andersen from Hoboken, NJ on December 19, 2011
Positions
"This is an excellant review of the fingering positions."
— Xylyne from New Haven, ct on August 3, 2011
Standard fare for decades
"This has been the standard method for violinists to learn 3rd and 5th positions for as long as I can remember (going back to mid 60s). I have learned from it and taught from it and it has stood the test of time. The book assumes that the user has at least a medium competency in first position, a reasonable ear, and a teacher. I would not contend that you can't study from this without a teacher, but if you don't have command of first position and know how to play in tune you will be spinning your wheels. Not even a teacher can help that. This is not for beginners or do-it-your-selfers who can't read music. However, this book and its companion, Volume II, will probably find its way into every serious violinist's library."
— wjniemi from midwest on May 28, 2010
abcs of violin bks 3 and 4 is better to begin with
"I would recommend getting abcs of violin bks 3 and 4 for introducing the positions, then do this one. makes more sense considering the level of difficulty in this book. Very good book though!"
— Richard from South Dakota on September 12, 2009
Solid book
"Pretty solid book for teaching 3rd and 5th position. Some fun songs like Merry Widow Waltz and Melody in F, but I think it's a little too much too fast. If you don;t know ANYTHING about 3rd position, I wouldn't recommend this. I think its more of an intermediate etude book."
— Ross from NYC on March 13, 2009
A solid instruction needs sweetening.
"A very thorough introduction on how to move the hand and find the notes in the third position. Several pages of exercises are given before some well known compositions. I would like to see some very simple tunes given among the early, more serious exercises, as in most beginers guides to the first position. After a couple of years playing, I found I was still a beginner when making such a dramatic shift to the left hand position!"
— David Foster from Detroit, Michigan on February 19, 2009
abcs of violin bk 3 better to begin with
"I agree with another reviewer: abcs of violin book 3 should be studied first, then this whistler book which is too advanced for a first timer to 3rd position!! "
— Jim from Anonymous on December 30, 2008
Excellent book
"Simply the best book to start playing in third and fifth positions."
— AZ on November 5, 2008
great book plus abcs of violn book 3
"detailed exercises. a must for intermediate players learning violin. but I started with abcs of violin book 3, it's less intimidating than this whistler book. I wouldn't have liked doing this book first. I recommend beginning with abcs of violin book 3 which introduces all four strings with exercises and familiar short pieces, then move ahead to this book. "
— charles on October 2, 2008
Good Book
"This book is for the rank beginner, but still takes some studying to understand thoroughly. It is well written, and takes you through the various positions on the Violin. The successor to this book takes you through all the positions, including position 7, but should be read after book one. It's a good investment."
— Anonymous on August 17, 2008
Great book for fixing up your positions
"I personally thought this book was great when I was learning the positions. However, without a teacher helping, I think this would not be a good book for those who teach themselves. This book is challenging, but when you complete a scale or solo, you really feel that you've accomplished something!"
— Parker from Lee's Summit, MO on June 27, 2008
Good Practice Material
"I spent a lot of time clowning around in violin class in the late 50's early 60's - apparently through many of the lessons in this book! Getting much more out of it this time around."
— Sandy from Savoy, MA on March 19, 2008
good place to start as adult
"After many years of NO practice and never having played scales, this was a great place to start up again. Notation is clear and progressive. Etudes are fundamentally interesting for the level of skill. I am having fun with the review and see changes in my playing, even at 65 years of age."
— Julie from Trinidad, CA on January 22, 2008
begin with abcs of violin book 3
"Start out with ABC's of Violin book 3 which shows a basic and much easier way to understand third position for someone who has never learned the position. This Whistler Volume I is too hard in the beginning, but great as the next step after, for more reinforcement. "
— Roger from OH, USA on July 18, 2007
Clear and precise practice
"This book is not a self taught book. The student who understands shifting gets excellent practice in both techniques, plus intonation studies."
— J Wester from Yarmouth, Maine on November 12, 2006
Dont Suggest this for trying to learn
"This is a nice book, however, it does not give any instructions on finger positions. No CD with it for learning so you can hear your notes to see if you are on the right pitch. I bought this book to LEARN the positions, but it is not one bit helpful. Maybe for someone who already knows the positions, it may be helpful, but surly not for beginning people who are wanting to learn."
— Anonymous from Georgia on October 26, 2006
Highly recomended
"Although this is a complicated book, It is the best book for learning how to play in third position."
— Anonymous from Tampa, FL on August 6, 2006
Highly Recommended for Beginning 3rd Pos
"Terrific book for the student who is now ready to learn 3rd position. This can be used for any age, as it is slow and methodical, giving lots of needed reinforcement. It has 2 or 3 pages of exercises (half note values) in the position followed by shifting, scales (2 octave), short etudes, and even solos! "
— Julie Slama from Birmingham, AL on July 18, 2006
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