SUPPLEMENTARY
MATERIALS
The books I recommend the most frequently. Please ask before purchasing.
Book 2-4
Book 5 & up
Solos for Young Violinists Vol. 3
Great solo pieces to supplement the advancing student. Styles and techniques not found in Suzuki books.
The Music Alphabet Scale Book for Violin
1 and 2 octave scales in Major and Melodic Minor, with fingerboard geography to show where to place fingers. Write-your-own-scales theory section at end of book.
I Can Read Music Vol. 1 and 2
For beginning readers.
Book 2-3
Book 6-8
The Yost System - Exercises for Change of Position
To master shifting. This thin booklet is now available for free on IMSLP.
Book 4-5
Fiddleworks 1
For reading. Fun fiddle tunes with CD accompaniment.
My Trio Book (3rd Violin)
For reading. Easy accompaniment part to all Suzuki pieces in Books 1 and 2. All three parts together make a trio - beautifully arranged!
Book 8 & up
Kreutzer - 42 Studies
Etude book for advanced students. A must-have for all violinists.
Mazas - 75 Melodious and Progressive Studies - Bk. 1 Special Studies Op. 36
Etudes for advancing students. Each one focuses on a specific technique. Also great for reading.
Sassmannshaus Early Start on the Violin - Volume 4
For reading in 2nd and 3rd positions. Short duets.