If you teach violin, it is likely you will know the contents of Fiddle Time Joggers like the back of your bowing hand. It is the first book in the popular ‘String Time’ series by Kathy and David Blackwell and is objectively one of the most comprehensive starter string books available.
With a strong mix of original and traditional tunes, the book starts with open strings and progresses to the use of third and fourth fingers. Many of the tunes, such as ‘Tip Toe Boo’ and the call and response song ‘Copy Cat’ use phrases and chants to help with musical concepts. Themes of space, cowboys, cars, and monsters come to life with colourful illustrations on each page.
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