This method, which is a revised and expanded adaptation of the viola method by the same author, is aimed at young children (6 to 12 years old). It can be used for 18 months to 2 years. Students can start at the same time the violin and solfeggio which the preliminary study is not necessary. This method can only be used with the help of a teacher who will, from the first lesson, give the pupils good principles concerning the instrumental posture and the holding of the bow. The whole method can be used in one-to-one classes but also in a group pedagogy. All duets, trios and quartets can be played alone (or with the accompaniment of the teacher). In any case, we will be able to work on each part of the ensemble pieces. Popular songs used are often ignored by children. That's why the lyrics are written. It is appropriate to sing them ... The exercises are deliberately very short. They are always in direct relationship with the pieces they precede. It is not always useful to work them all - too many exercises and pieces are planned for each lesson! In the context of group pedagogy, it will be easy to distribute them. In any case, it will be useful to come back to lessons already worked. Some elements can be used for short deciphering exercises. Bow seats are often indicated (not always). The students' imagination is frequently solicited very briefly and very simply. It is not, for the author, recreation, but a strong and founding element of the musical and technical education of a violinist. Cl.-H. Joubert
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