Customer Reviews for Lennon & McCartney - 60 Greatest Hits - Violin
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Location: from
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
July 18, 2011
One part only
I was disappointed in the lack of a chord chart and no piano part. The violin part itself was fine -- very playable.
9 of 18 people found this review helpful.
Location: from Aberdeen, WA
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
August 19, 2010
something missing
How about it? 60 songs of the Fab Four? Nice in concept, but somebody will find something wrong with it. If this is going to be a sing-along book, you'll want to see some lyrics. If it's not going to be just one player show, you'll want to see some guitar chords. The tunes are simple, but some of them will challenge beginner players into counting and getting the notes played on time. We remember that these songs were composed with singing in mind and not for solo fiddle. Played on the violin most sound very thin, which doesn't matter much if you just want to play the Beatles by yourself. This may be the best Beatles book for fiddle, but, I would hope that isn't the only songbook you buy for fiddle because of the great variety of much better stuff out there.
21 of 38 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Elizabeth, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
December 18, 2008
Somewhat Disappointed
I got the feeling that whoever arranged the music does not know the violin. Must of the music is written on the upper range of the instrument, from the A string and up with no markings or special arragements that would bring the beauty of the violin. It would have been better to buy the same music for Voice. Having said that, Beatle's music is wonderfully timeless.
32 of 56 people found this review helpful.
Kate
Location: from Connecticut
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
December 7, 2008
Okay if you only have one player
The arrangements are fine, but not in the same key as the piano/vocal book I bought. It's fine if you only have one solo instrument, but won't work if you want to play with guitar, piano or other instruments. If you need to arrange for multiple instruments, get the piano/vocal or similar book.
29 of 55 people found this review helpful.
Annette age 12
Location: from Albany, NY
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
June 9, 2008
Great book!
This book is awesome! It allows me to play my favorite Beatle's songs that were easy to learn and a great experience to a different kind of music.
21 of 42 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
April 15, 2008
Great for kids.
I had recently bought this for my daughter to try to get her to play more violin around the house. She loved it and now I can't stop her from playing.
24 of 38 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Palo Alto
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
March 18, 2008
PLAYING WITH THE BEATLES
This book has all t he many favorites of the Beatles. It's easy to play and enjoyable to hear yourself play Beatles tunes. I suggested my sister to see if they had a flute book. Then we can enjoy playing this fun music together.
8 of 19 people found this review helpful.
Dawn Barton (daughter- Avery Barton)
Location: from st. Joseph, Missouri
Difficulty Level:
Not sure
November 23, 2007
Ordered for my 13 yr old Daughter
Thank you for your selection of music My daughter is really enjoying all three booklets, Especially the Lennon and McCartney. Not only does she enjoy it but I love to hear her in her room playing. It is so soothing with that faint violin music in the background of your home. Thanks again!
9 of 16 people found this review helpful.
April
Location: from Charlotte, NC
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
October 22, 2007
Hot Pick
I have only had about 8hrs of lessons so far on the violin...I am working very hard at learning everything...I will be able to play this shortly. I am working on timing of the beats...It's a hot pick!
5 of 13 people found this review helpful.
Denny Allman
Location: from Fishers, IN
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
October 5, 2007
60 greatest hits - the greatest music book
When I first spotted this book on the internet, I thought, "Wow, this book looks great, I think I'll buy it. And when my mom bought it for me, I thought it was even greater.
8 of 12 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
August 13, 2007
ehhhh....
Although the selections of songs in this book are very good there is one thing I didn't like. I think all of the songs are written way too high. When you hear the actual songs by The Beatles and then play it from this book it doesn't sound that good.
7 of 12 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
July 10, 2007
Basic at best.....
I guess I was hoping for a more embellished violin version, but the Beatles are the Beatles and you don't change that- if you are a good embellisher, have at it. Sometimes it took me a long time just to recognize the tune.
10 of 14 people found this review helpful.
David G. Menéndez
Location: from Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
April 22, 2007
Everyone loves the Beatles
My all-time favorite favorite Beatles tune of all time was always "Hey, Jude." And now being able to pick up the violin and play it virtously after short practice is a great joy. They are all very easy. All first position. It's extremely that the bowing is imppecable, otherwise it won't sound very inspiring. It's a must-have and its beautiful red color truly stands out in any music library. It is always reccomended that the player listens to all 60 tunes to facilitate the imitation. It's worth all of your money and more.
8 of 12 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
March 23, 2007
Paul & John Played with a Bow
The book is worth the $. Lots of songs and the arrangements are well done.
6 of 12 people found this review helpful.
luke duke
Location: from somwhere in the world
February 7, 2007
good-ish
This book is excellent for the beginner, though when you have completed this book i would recomend getting "lennon and mcartney solos" cuz that book is awesome and it comes with a cd.... (Editor's note - Sku is HL.841549)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful.
SHIRLEY MILLSPAUGH
Location: from ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
January 4, 2007
INSTANT SATISFACTION!!!!
AS SOON AS I OPENED THE BOOK, I WAS ABLE TO FOLLOW RIGHT ALONG! I FELT LIKE A PROFESSIONAL!!! STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER IS A JOY TO PLAY!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!
6 of 11 people found this review helpful.
Mary
Location: from Torrance, CA
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
September 22, 2006
I thought it was great!
For a beginner it was quite simple. I love the Beatles!!!
7 of 11 people found this review helpful.
Misha
Location: from Provo, UTAH
September 1, 2006
OH MY GOD!!!!
This was the BEST book I EVER had to PLAY WITH!!! I LOVE the B.E.A.T.L.E.S!!!! I love my Violin... just as much as I love the beatles. OH MY GOD!! This book was SWEET!! with SUGAR ON TOP!! he he he. If I were you... I would get this B.O.O.K! It will blow your mind!!!
5 of 12 people found this review helpful.
stradvarin player
Location: from Bradenton, Florida
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
February 5, 2006
EASY
beatles are my all time favorite band to be able to play their music is such a joy.
8 of 15 people found this review helpful.
helga the german violin
Location: from spokane. WA
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
October 23, 2005
The Best Book Ever!
I love this book! I am in seventh grade, playing in a seventh and eigth grade orchestra, and i get mainly second violin pieces to practice, which isn't very fun a lot of times. but this book was so cool! i started with michelle, norweigan wood, and yesterday, which helped me learn how to play in second and third position. it is so awesome! i now love my violin more than my theoretical children!i reccomend this to anyone who has been playing for a year or two and is b.o.r.e.d. with their music!
8 of 14 people found this review helpful.
Chelsea
Location: from Oklahoma City, OK
July 8, 2003
BEATLEMANIA
I loved this because it put together my two favorite interests. I am the hugest Beatles fan and I always want to be able to pick up my violin and play my favorites, and now I can!!!
8 of 12 people found this review helpful.
Kitten
Location: from Beaverdam, VA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
April 9, 2003
Yay!
This book was so awesome my music friend took it and still has it. It's awesome!
5 of 11 people found this review helpful.
Kay
Location: from Tampa, FL
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
November 24, 2000
THIS IS GREAT!
For all of you Beatle-violin playing fans out there, this is an excellent book! It is amazing the variety of choices this book has, and for so cheap! I think if you really are a true Beatles fan, you will absolutely love all of the classic songs this book offers!
5 of 12 people found this review helpful.