Customer Reviews for Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1 - Violin Part
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NY Suzuki Teacher
Location: from
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
April 20, 2009
Excellent with Suzuki Trained Teacher
The Suzuki repertoire books are meant to be used by the parent of the young child, who ideally is studying violin with a Suzuki trained teacher. The books are not given to the child to read, but are used as reference by the child's parent. The books are used in conjunction with the repertoire recordings that are available for sale as well. With the guidance of a Suzuki trained teacher, children learn the repertoire in the books easily and happily. The repertoire builds technique gradually while gently challenging the student. Dr. Suzuki's choice of repertoire is well thought out and musically satisfying. To learn more about the Suzuki philosophy, read Shinichi Suzuki's autobiography, "Nurtured by Love".
20 of 35 people found this review helpful.
Janes
Location: from Camada
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
March 25, 2009
Don't Discourage the Teacherless
I live in a part of the country where there is no teacher. It would take 3 hours to drive to one, and I dont think that should be reason enough to s top me from learning to play the violin. But as for this book, it is only a suppliment. There is no sin in teaching yourself to play an instrument, afterall - who taught the original creator of the violin?
21 of 37 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
November 7, 2008
Excellent
Very good quality songs unlike other early music books. Actual famous peices not made up by a computer like in other books. THIS IS NOT A TEACH YOURSELF BOOK!!!!!!!!!!
18 of 32 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Easley, SC
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
October 19, 2008
Learn the Facts...
The Suzuki Method is an ear training method originating in Japan. It is usually begun when the student is pre-school or early elementary age. Of course this book has nothing regarding note names, strings, etc. because the Suzuki teacher (YES you really do need a SUZUKI teacher to successfully master this method) is the one who teaches the music to the child. The child discovers music and plays by ear only-at first. Also, when a student is as young as 3 years old, do you expect him to read either words or notes? I began Suzuki at age 5, and studied Suzuki Violin (Vol. 1, for 1 year), and Suzuki piano (Vol. 1-4, from age 5-14). Now I am planning on majoring in piano performance this coming year as a freshman in college. I highly recommend this book in any of the Cello, Viola, Piano or Violin methods. It is great foundational preparation to nurture a musical passion, hobby, or career. (Also, you may want to check out the book, Nurtured by Love, by Dr. Shinichi Suzuki).
16 of 32 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Denver, CO
August 16, 2008
ONLY SHOULD USE AS A SUPPLEMENT!
This book is awful for anyone who would try and teach themselves. So DON'T BUY IT if that is your goal. If you plan on using a teacher please find one that only uses this book as a supplement to a teaching method that actually covers, note reading, theory, rhythm, etc. Fun for songs but that is it!
19 of 36 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from MN
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
July 26, 2008
Save your Money if you are a beginner>
Not for a beginner. The Cd starts right off, no pause between the different variations of Twinkle, twinkle little star. The finger positions are not explained or notes time signature or anything else.
6 of 12 people found this review helpful.
Danielle
Location: from Graham, WA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
January 31, 2008
Great book to play fun pieces!
Suzuki Violin school is a fun book to learn to play early intermediate to intermediate. Allegro, Minuet 2&3 are my faves!
9 of 13 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Toronto Ontario Canada
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
November 17, 2007
New!
There are new, extensively revised editions of Suzuki violin books one and two now available. A new book 3 is at the printer's, and coming in the new year.
4 of 11 people found this review helpful.
Jeanette
Location: from Spokane, WA
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
October 13, 2007
this bk and abc's of violin good fit
agree with previous review. My son's teacher recommends this suzuki book 1 and abc's of violin bk 1. He is having a lot of fun with both. Similar techniques and a lot of songs to practice. I had very little prior music knowledge to begin with but 'am understanding more each week with help of these good books and a fine teacher.
6 of 10 people found this review helpful.
Jennifer
Location: from Seattle, WA
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
July 15, 2007
great with a supplement
I've been using this Suzuki bk 1 with the ABC's of Violin bk 1 for years with my students. Both work extremely well together. The Suzuki has the popular Bach minuets and other nice melodies while the ABC's has twice as many melodies including classical, fiddle and folk plus many excellent warmup exercises. My students learn to read well with the ABC's of Violin. All of the Suzuki books need a supplementary method book for reading.
7 of 13 people found this review helpful.
Kate
Location: from
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
July 12, 2007
Best Book
As a music teacher, I always prefer that students take lessons with a real teacher, not try to learn on their own. If students are taking lessons with a teacher who is familiar with the Suzuki method, this is an excellent book. It is not a very friendly "teach yourself" book, but I really don't recommend that any student attempt this -- there are too many possible problems. This book is a classic, and I use it with all of my beginning violin students. They have great success with it.
8 of 12 people found this review helpful.
Yvette
Location: from Vallejo, CA
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
June 7, 2007
Wonderful
I loved this book! My violin teacher requires all students to follow this method and book and it was great. Also, my mother enjoyed it because there were a lot of songs she knew. Great for beginners or for people who are trying violin again.
7 of 11 people found this review helpful.
Rory Agsten
Location: from Sandusky, OH
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
June 3, 2007
Useless to beginners
I've been studying all sorts of instrumental methods for quite a while. I found this one on a bargain table and started looking through it. After I got done I looked at the cover and choked back a scream as I saw the text "volume 1". WHAT? This book teaches absolutely no theory or note names on the staff. First you learn to hold the violin and bow. Now, lets bow 16th notes on 2 different strings. Yuck! 15-20 exercises and nothing to prepare you for the first one. Pathetic. I reccommed either Essential Elements 2000 for Strings, All for Strings, Strictly Strings... what the heck, anything is better!!
6 of 12 people found this review helpful.
Richard C
Location: from
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
June 1, 2007
Disappointing
Disappointing. The book assumed the fledgling violinist knew how to tune the instrument. Accordingly, the recipient of this book has not been able to use it.
5 of 10 people found this review helpful.
Alex Fischer
Location: from Franklin MA
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
May 16, 2007
This book is great!
This book is good for 1st or 2nd years. I've been playing the violin for a year. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and Lighty Row are the best songs. I don't think I would of gotten into that book without my teacher, Mrs. Rush.
7 of 13 people found this review helpful.
Hallie
Location: from Abq,nm
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
April 14, 2007
I loved it
I started playing the violin when I was 8 years old and I am still at it at age 11. I love the Suziki method alot.
5 of 12 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Bellevue, WA
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
April 3, 2007
This is a great book! Please read!
I started actually playing at age 8,but now im 9 and on song 9.I LOVE the little exersises, they are great! I hope every one get to hear at least the CD! I think if you want to play violin you should reach out to your dreams and play!
5 of 13 people found this review helpful.
teresa toczek
Location: from chicago
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
March 7, 2007
notes & strings
this book is a great way for beginners like myself to understand and practice the vioin. the notes are simple to follow which enable me to focus on string coodination and finger positioning.
7 of 12 people found this review helpful.
Melanie
Location: from Florida
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
March 2, 2006
totaly amazing
these books are just totaly amazing... i have been violin scince i was 5 and now am 15, this was my first book, it still wows me how far i have come. honestly perfect for begginers, teaches you by ear and is just totaly amazing. if i could learn this at 5 years old, most should be able to learn.
5 of 14 people found this review helpful.
Amanda
Location: from Nashville, TN
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
January 9, 2006
Memories
I am 15 and I've played violin since i was 8 and this is the first book I played through. It's a great book to learn the basics of violin and sight reading.
7 of 13 people found this review helpful.
Melissa Milakawy
Location: from Mackanaw Island ,MI
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
October 13, 2005
Great for starters
I'm an advanced violin player. I started with this book. It was great. It helped me and Suzuki made it easier than any other book i've used!!
7 of 11 people found this review helpful.
Emily Powell and Lia Gosney
Location: from Toms Brook and Edinburg, Va
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
December 18, 2004
Best Ever
I have a friend who like me plays suzuki method. It really helped us both and we agree that this is a great book for all those who are learning the suzuki method
6 of 13 people found this review helpful.
Stephanie Davidson
Location: from St. Helens, OR
Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate
December 11, 2004
A Great book for easy classics
I started playing violin at age 22 with this book, and have also taught it to 2 students: an adult, and a teen, both of whom were Level 6 (Alfred Basic Piano Library) piano students of mine. It worked well for myself and my two students, because we can read music well. I suppose that it can work for different ages/abilities, but I like to teach All for Strings, book 1 to beginning musicians, then Suzuki Volume 1 as a second book, (followed by levels 2, 3, etc...) (The All for Strings book starts out with letter names only, and has shorter pieces, and so is a little easier that the Suzuki book.) I rated this as early intermediate to reflect the skill level at the end of the book.
4 of 10 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from WA
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
December 16, 2003
A way of life
This book is the first of 10 series of books that go along with a teaching method called suzuki. If you want to start a violinist at a young age (6) then you should find a local suzuki teacher.
8 of 13 people found this review helpful.
Anonymous
Location: from Lake Oswego, OR
Difficulty Level:
Beginner
November 7, 2002
A great "teacher" for beginners
This book is a great starter for those who can't play the violin really well, or at all. It teaches a lot of the basics and is really helpful. I reccomend this book. The songs are also pretty interesting.
6 of 11 people found this review helpful.