- Improvisation and Composition opportunities throughout this book promote musical creativity.,,- Free coloured tapes for the left hand fingers for accurate placement on the fingerboard as well as assisting the teacher with instruction - ie.1st finger on the red tape. A 'T' sticker for the left thumb placement plus Low and High Markers for the bow to promote an early awareness of bowing requirements. ,,- All first position notes on all strings will be learnt in this book - SingleStringLearning plus pieces in positions 2 and 21/2.,,- Simple popular melodies in their minor and major forms, plus specific compositions, strengthen and promote awareness of left hand finger shapes (2nd and 4th finger notes).,,- Free Audio File to download. ,,- Explanations of dynamics and note values when first encountered.,,- Bowing Styles, legato, staccato, tenuto, spiccato and slurs, plus specific information regarding which part of the bow to use for long and short notes.,,- Tone development emphasised throughout this book.,,- Personal Practice Chart where your students can detail what they practice.,,- Personal Sticker Chart where you can reward your students for their good playing as well as acknowledging success with playing technique.,,- Note information for each piece is given in specific diagram and note form.,,- Colourful string characters pertinent to each piece assist the student in understanding which strings are used for each piece.,,- 'Trace & Copy' requirements throughout Book 1 reinforce student's note knowledge.
