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Around the World: Violin – Book 2

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Continue the musical adventure with Around the World: Book 2 for Violin Volume 2. 

Volume 2 features 51 folk songs structured into seven units, each representing a major continent. Each section introduces students to traditional instruments, cultural insights, and lyrics in the original language (with English translations when available). The repertoire expands into more complex rhythms and bowing patterns, making it perfect for sight-reading practice and global music exploration.

Designed as a supplemental folk song collection, these books provide a fun and meaningful way to celebrate diverse musical traditions, whether during ethnic heritage months, cultural lessons, or daily practice.

Techniques:

  • Songs with a wider range of notes across multiple keys (D, G, C, A, F, Bb).
  • Uses both major, minor, and pentatonic scales.
  • Rhythms and bowing patterns range from simple to complex, featuring both basic and advanced time signatures.
  • Offers an expanded repertoire for intermediate learners.

These books offer a comprehensive, multicultural approach to music education, providing students with both technical skill-building and cultural enrichment. Perfect for any orchestra classroom or private lesson setup! 🎶

How to Use This Material

📌 Introduction to the Series: Begin by introducing your students to the "Around the World" music books. Highlight the goal of exploring global cultures and music through this series.

📌 Unit Structure Overview: Explain the structure of Volume 2, which is organised into seven units, each representing a continent. Share the focus on both familiar tunes and new, culturally significant pieces.

📌 Cultural and Instrumental Exploration: At the start of each unit, introduce students to the traditional instruments and cultural insights provided. Discuss the background of each song and present the lyrics in the original language, using English translations to enhance understanding.

📌 Sight-Reading and Practice: Use the repertoire to practice sight-reading. Encourage your students to pay attention to the complex rhythms and bowing patterns, which are designed to enhance their technique and musicality.

📌 Integrate Activities: Supplement the book’s content with activities such as watching performances of traditional music from each continent, discussing the cultural contexts, and trying out basic techniques of traditional instruments if available.

📌 Performance and Reflection: Plan a performance where students can present pieces from each continent. Encourage them to share their learning experiences and reflections on the cultural aspects they explored.

📌 Continuous Exploration: Motivate students to explore further by researching more about the cultures and staying curious about global music traditions beyond the book.

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 2

"Using this book for sight-reading practice has been a game-changer. My students are more confident in tackling unfamiliar pieces!"

Mark, Middle School Strings Teacher

Around the World: Violin – Book 2

"The cultural insights make each song so much more meaningful. My students love learning about the traditions behind the music!"

Jessica, Suzuki Violin Teacher

Around the World: Violin – Book 2

"The progression is fantastic—starting with simple three-note tunes and working up to more complex rhythms keeps my students engaged."

Brian, Orchestra Director

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 2

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