My First Violin Fun Book: including coloring & activity pages for ages 4 to 7 (The Violin Fun Book Series for Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass)

I am a violin teacher. This book is fantastic for young players. It teaches the notes on the A and E strings. The songs are engaging, some fun folk, and other classical, simplified. All of my students who are between the ages of 4-6 have found great success using this book as a starting point in their violin careers. They learn one note at a time, and they learn quarter, half, and whole notes. I highly recommend it.

As an adult, I find this book pretty fun and easy to follow. The way it teaches the basics in an uncomplicated way, makes you learn.

Quite a few songs using open strings E and A- boring sounding of course but my 4 year old thinks the names of the songs are fun and he is excited that there are so many songs that he can play. Simple theory pages with coloring- notes and rhythm, and lots of coloring pages. Unfortunately he will only be using about a third of the book, at first at least, because his violin teacher teaches a different finger position first. It's pretty expensive for a little kids' workbook but the paper is a thick quality and the printing is clear and dark.

Excellent beginner books for the violin or viola player in their first or second year. Larry Newman has an entire series of music books for violin, viola and cello that are all excellent for players in their first few years. I would not consider these lesson books, but books to supplement beginner players to learn more popular songs. For my young boys, I have the Don't Fret colored finger guide on their 1/4 and 1/2 violins. Then to help them find the correct notes, I will sometimes use a blue, yellow, pink and green or orange highlighter to color the notes on sheet music. I know it's a learning crutch, but it makes finding and playing the correct note faster and easier....the more positive feedback they get in playing a correct note, the longer they stay with learning music and different musical instruments (I hope). I also like the books because the songs are also easy enough for the beginner player to start memorizing songs too. Between the cello, violin and viola, I think we own all of them.

Great book for young beginners. My daughter is learning violin in the Suzuki Method. I wanted to start helping her learn her notes and music notation. This little book is perfect. Large notes and notations, fun pictures and clear explanations. She does a few pages each week along with learning her Suzuki songs. She is six years old and in Book 1, and this is right at her level. I am so happy I found this book!

My daughter loves this book, and so does her teacher. She is making amazing progress and she loves the coloring and drawing she can do in the book. It's easy for her to follow and easy for me to follow to!!

In an effort to start my 3 yr old daughter off on the right foot, I bought this book to help her learn to read notes and today I see she is thriving. Thank you so much Mr. Newman, for writing this book. We are moving to the 2nd book.

My daughter, who is 5, finds this book very easy to use and practice with. The large type and minimal items per page appeal to non-reading kids or those just learning to read. Songs are approachable and appropriate for her age.