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Around the World: Violin – Book 1

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Description

Take your beginning string students on a musical journey around the world!

Around the World: Book 1 for Violin is a beginner-friendly book that introduces 50 folk songs from countries that are often overlooked in traditional method books. Each folk song comes with lyrics and a brief history or explanation of the music’s origin, making it a rich learning experience.

🎻 Volume 1 features 50 folk songs from underrepresented countries, progressing from three-note melodies in D major to pieces using all four strings. Students will encounter major, minor, and pentatonic scales, learning different finger patterns and time signatures (4/4, 3/4, 2/4, and 6/8) along the way.

Techniques:

✅ Starts with 3-note songs in D major, progressing to more complex songs using the G and E strings.

✅ Introduces rhythm patterns with lyrics to enhance the melody and make learning easier.

✅ Includes time signatures like 6/8, and introduces basic scales (major, minor, pentatonic).

✅ Develops finger patterns such as low 2s, low 1s, and high 3s.

✅ Features slurs, double-up bows, and string crossings.

 

How to Use This Material

📌 Introduction to the Book:

Present the "Around the World" Volume 1 book to the students. Highlight how it contains 50 carefully selected folk songs.

Explain that these songs originate from underrepresented countries, offering a unique blend of familiar and new tunes.

📌 Getting Started:

Start with the simplest three-note melodies in D major as outlined in the book.

Demonstrate the initial exercises, focusing on correct posture, bowing, and finger placement.

Encourage students to listen to recordings of the songs if available, to familiarize themselves with the tunes.

📌 Progressively Increase Complexity:

Gradually move to more complex pieces from the book as the students become comfortable.

Introduce songs that use all four strings, highlighting the progression from simple to intricate.

📌 Teaching Musical Concepts:

Educate students on major, minor, and pentatonic scales through the songs. Use visual aids to reinforce learning.

Discuss different finger patterns and how they relate to the scales being taught.

Teach the various time signatures (4/4, 3/4, 2/4, and 6/8) by clapping rhythms and playing them on the instruments.

📌 Cultural Exploration:

Along with musical instruction, provide context for each folk song—its origin, cultural significance, and any interesting historical or cultural facts.

Encourage students to share any experiences or knowledge they have about the countries represented in the songs.

📌 Performance Opportunities:

Organize mini-recitals where students can perform the songs they have learned.

Where possible, arrange for collaborative performances with students playing in small groups to foster teamwork.

📌 Assessment and Feedback:

Regularly assess students’ progress and provide constructive feedback.

Celebrate achievements, no matter how small, to keep students motivated and engaged.

📌 Encourage Home Practice:

Provide students with exercises and songs to practice at home.

Suggest students listen to diverse music from the countries featured in the book to broaden their auditory experience.

Why You'll Love It

🎶 Expand students' worldview through music

📝 Develop sight-reading and rhythmic skills

📚 Support learning with lyrics and historical context

🌏 Make global music accessible and fun

What Teachers Are Saying ✨

Around the World: Violin – Book 1

"This book is an amazing bridge between beginner and intermediate playing! My students love the challenge of new rhythms and keys."

Emily, Orchestra Teacher

Around the World: Violin – Book 1

"I love that each unit introduces a different continent—it makes learning music history feel like a real adventure!"

Sarah, Violin Instructor

Around the World: Violin – Book 1

"The variety of bowing styles and time signatures really helps my students develop flexibility in their playing."

Brian, Private Lesson Teacher

Why Choose Us

  • Easy to Use

    Designed for elementary and middle school students to learn music easily. Kid-tested and family-approved by years of working with students.

  • Practical Tools

    Students learn how composers create music, develop creative and critical thinking skills, feel successful, perform passionately, and connect musical knowledge across genres.

  • Innovative Lessons

    Keep students engaged, saves prep time, offering lots of options to plug into your classroom to help your students learn! Helps retain students by giving them the power and passion of music in an easy format.

FAQs

What should I do if I have trouble with a download or didn’t receive my email?

If you experience any issues with a download or haven’t received your email, please reach out to me at lyda@musicboxeducation.com. Let me know what happened, and I’ll personally make sure everything gets sorted out for you!

What are the terms of use?

All downloads are licensed for use by a single teacher only. If you'd like to share with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses or refer them to my website to get their own copy. Thank you for respecting my work and supporting the creation of more high-quality resources for music education! 

Can I get a folk song - or any of the music - in a different key?

Absolutely! Just let me know what key you need, and I’ll send you the file in that key.

Does the More than 202 Composer Collection include all people groups?

Yes! This collection features composers from a wide range of backgrounds—and even more than you might expect! There's a full list of the composers I selected, but one of the best parts of this collection is that you can add your own composers to make it even more personalized.  

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Around the World: Violin – Book 1

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