Course Handouts:
SUZUKI Teacher’s Handbook for Use in Schools
SUZUKI Student’s Handbook for Use in Schools
Pedagogy Oriented Method Books:
Applebaum, S. (1985). String builder. Los Angeles, CA: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.& Summy Birchard, Inc.
Bornoff, G. (2018). Bornoff’s finger patterns: A basic method for strings (2nd ed.).
Bakhshayesh, G. (2010). Dancing bows (2nd ed.). Cheshire, UK: Dr. Downing Music.
Bakhshayesh, G. (2010). Ringing strings (2nd ed.). Cheshire, UK: Dr. Downing Music.
Fletcher, S. (1971). New tunes for strings. London, UK: Boosey & Hawkes.
Johnson, S. (1985). Young strings in action: A string method for class or individual instruction: Paul Rolland’s approach to string playing. Milwaukee, WI: Hal-Leonard & Boosey & Hawkes.
Kievman, L. (1974). Practicing the violin mentally-physically: Programmed instruction studies for daily reference. Brooklyn, NY: Kelton Publications.
Kievman, L. (1974). Introduction to Strings. Brooklyn, NY: Kelton Publications.
Rolland, P. (2008). The teaching of actions in string playing (Video). University of Illinois: Motions Picture Service.
Sassmannshaus E. & Sassmannshaus K. (2011). The Sassmannshaus tradition (2nd ed.). London, UK: Barenreiter.
Suzuki, S. (1995). Suzuki violin school. Los Angeles, CA: Alfred Music.
Classroom Teaching Oriented Method Books:
Allen M., Gillespie R., Tellejohn Hayes P. Essential elements for strings.
Allen M., Gillespie R., Tellejohn Hayes P. Advanced techniques for strings
Anderson, G. Essentials for strings.
Barnes G., Balmages, B., Lane Gruselle C., Trowbridge M. Measures of success for string orchestra.
Crock, W., Dick, W., Scott, L. Learning together Books 1 and 2.
Dabczynski A., Meyer, R., Phillips B. String explorer.
DeBerry Brungard, K., Alexander, M. L., Anderson, G. E., Dackow S. Orchestra expressions.
Erwin, J., Horvath, K., McCashin, R., Mitchell, B. New directions for strings.
Frost, R., Fischbach G. Artistry in Strings, Book 1 and 2.
Grunow, R. F., Gordon, E. F., Azzara, C. D., Martin, M. F. Jump right in: The instrumental series.
Shade, T., Woolstenhulme, J. String basics.
MODULE 1 Accumulative Assignment:
Suggested Readings:
Applebaum, S. (1986). The art and science of string performance. Sherman Oaks, CA: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
Broe, C. W., & Irvine, J. (1992). Conversations with Kievman. American String Teacher, 42(1), 74–76. https://doi.org/10.1177/000313139204200128
Fischbach, G. (1998). The Birth of a Vibrato. American String Teacher, 48(4), 28–35. https://doi.org/10.1177/000313139804800404
Havas, K. (2003). The twelve lesson course: A new approach to violin playing. London, UK: Music Sales America.
Havas, K., & Davy, K. (1992). The New Approach. American String Teacher, 42(3), 59–59. https://doi.org/10.1177/000313139204200325
Haugland, S. L. (2009). Potential: Suzuki’s Mother Tongue Method and its Impact on strings in music education in the United States. American String Teacher, 59(2), 28–31. https://doi.org/10.1177/000313130905900205
Howell, J.R. & Howell, F.C. (2003). Bornoff breakthrough for string education (2nd ed.). Newton Highlands, MA: The Foundation for the Advancement of String Education.
Ihas, D. (2017). Kato Havas and the New Approach to teaching violin. Oregon Music Educator, 9-11.
Kredel, N. (2019). Using Paul Rolland’s model in your summer string camp to increase excellence in your string program. American String Teacher, 69(2), 60–62. https://doi.org/10.1177/0003131319836083
Lyle, D. (2017). K-12 teaching tips: Focus on tone production at every level using George Bornoff’s “Open String Cycle.” American String Teacher, 67(3), 70–72. https://doi.org/10.1177/000313131706700316
Paradise, P. (1972). Bornoff Revisited. American String Teacher, 22(2), 34–36. https://doi.org/10.1177/000313137202200218
Presler, A. (2019). Teaching Pure Mad Joy: Duet resources for violin teachers and students. American String Teacher, 69(4), 15–19. https://doi.org/10.1177/0003131319871445
“Riding the Inner Pulse” with Kato Havas. (1984). American String Teacher, 34(4), 29–29. https://doi.org/10.1177/000313138403400410
Rolland, P. (2000). The teaching of action in string playing: Developmental and remedial techniques violin and viola (2nd ed.). Bloomington, IN: Tichenor Publishing Division of T.I.S., Inc.
Shipps, S. (2014). The top 10 greatest violin teachers and the top 10 violin influences in history. American String Teacher, 64(4), 38–41. https://doi.org/10.1177/000313131406400407
Starr, W. (2000). The Suzuki violinist (2nd ed.). Los Angeles, CA: Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.& Summy Birchard, Inc
Supplemental String Pedagogy Websites:
Sassmannshaus Tradition http://violinmasterclass.com/
Mimi Zweig String Pedagogy http://www.stringpedagogy.com/