This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, ill receive a small commission. Here you will find links to good videos of pieces from the suzuki book series suzuki book 1 twinkle twinkle little star. The suzuki violin repertoire is currently in the process of being revised by the international suzuki association, and as part of the revision process, each regional suzuki association provides a recommended list of supplemental repertoire appropriate for students in books 68. Many are played at performance tempos and there are slower versions of a few selections. Our aim is to help you teach and play better, and to enjoy the journey. As far suzukis books go, he used the repertoire he was familiar with. To that i would add the three handel sonatas that are in books 6 and 7. I think it would be helpful to preface individual book discussion in favor of a general look at the suzuki violin method books 110. After all, i do find parents in our studio quite supportive i mean, the fact that they. Allegro and perpetual motion from suzuki book 1 suzuki, arr. This revised edition of the suzuki violin school, volume. There are suzuki programs all over the world, all strive to adhere to the same standards. By the way, when i say finished with the suzuki books i mean book 8.
Sassmannshaus, egon, early start on the violin, book 1. Included in the mailing of the next saa journal is a list of suggested repertoire for books 6, 7 and 8 to accompany those volumes. The suzuki violin repertoire is currently in the process of being revised by the. Generally, i view book 5 as the middle book of the intermediate portion of the 10 suzuki violin books.
The last two books are mozart concerti, and by then, its likely that the teacher has the student on a much wider path that involves other pieces in the violin repertoire. Suzuki violin school method book and cd, volume 6 shar. I use the book to teach several basic things for a students. Two octave scales and bowings for the violin ludwig.
Book 1 suzuki viola repertoire beststudent violins. The suzuki association of the americas violin committee announced that the revised book 6 of the suzuki violin school is finally in print. Suzuki violin school, vol 2 suzuki violin school, vol 1. Students are often proud of their accomplishments after a recital, which is a great selfesteem builder. Book 1 suzuki viola repertoire book 1 i twinkle, twinkle, little star variations suzuki 2 french folk song folk song 3 lightly row folk song 4 song of the wind folk song 5 go tell aunt rhody folk song 6 o come, little children folk song 7 may song folk song 8 long, long ago bayly 9 allegro suzuki 10 perpetual motion suzuki. Included in the mailing of the next saa journal is a list of suggested repertoire for books 6, 7.
They serve as a foundation for much of our instruction at the string academy and we provide them as a resource for other teachers and students alike. Revised editing of pieces, including bowings and fingerings. Suzuki book repertoire media links contact suzuki pieces. Sequence of violin repertoire the following violin repertoire lists have been compiled over many years of teaching and experience by mimi zweig and dorothy delay. This suzuki book is integral for suzuki violin lessons. Cline violin i violin i violin ii violin iii viola viola violoncello violoncello double bass. I dont think these are used so much here in the uk and i am certainly unfamiliar with them. This means attending all lessons and classes, and directing practice. Are you considering the suzuki violin method for your child.
Suzuki books are good in that they introduce new techniques in a very logical order. Suzuki lessons are generally given in a private studio setting with additional group lessons. It seems to me that at least with the violin, somewhere around book 3 and on. Shop and buy suzuki violin school, volume 6 violin part sheet music. Guide to suzuki violin book 1 teaching points who is this guide for.
Suzuki violin school method book and cd, volume 6 instrument. The saa supplemental repertoire list includes pieces by bach. I have seen a lot of postings about the suzuki books and comparisons of which book you are up to, and how long it takes you to get to book 6 etc. Repertoire list for 2020 japanseattle suzuki institute. Level 2 aligned and additional repertoire for study and exams pieces designated ns do not currently appear in the asta string syllabus scale books string syllabus title publisher 12 anderson.
Suzuki book 1 abrsm grade book 1 violinschool editions. Like the other revised violin books, the music has been edited by the international violin committee. I started the violin quite late, at age 14, after a musical background of playing the piano since age 3. How long should it take to learn the violin well rethinking. A students success in learning the pieces in suzuki book two is dependent on the foundation set in book one. Repertoire list for 2020 all the repertoire pieces, including supplemental, are expected to be memorized by the first class. Students are often proud of their accomplishments after a recital, which is. However i quickly realized that violin was my passion in life. Parents can browse through previouslylearned repertoire to remind themselves of the important. Shinichi suzuki was a violinist, educator, philosopher and humanitarian. Book 1 suzuki violin repertoire book 1 1 twinkle, twinkle, little star variations suzuki 2 lightly row folk song 3 song of the wind folk song 4 go tell aunt rhody folk song 5 o come, little children folk song 6 may song folk song 7 long, long ago bayly 8 allegro suzuki. About the suzuki method suzuki association of the americas. Suggested supplementary repertoire for revised violin books 6, 7. That means if you sit for grade 9, 8, 7 and 6 after sitting a total of 4 grades sequentially and you are expected to be at the level of a grade 7 or 8.
Can we use the suzuki violin method books to label students. The saa violin committee is excited to report that the revised book 6 of the suzuki violin school is finally in print. Ive been taking weekly private lessons with a topnotch teacher and practicing around 2 hours a day, 6. Her lists had the suzuki repertoire weaving around, not in order. Pieces in the suzuki repertoire are designed to present technical problems to be learned in the context of the music rather than through dry technical exercises. Violin syllabus 20 edition the royal conservatory of music. Recitals play an important role in the suzuki violin method, which also has advantages and disadvantages for families. The suzuki method is an internationally known music curriculum and teaching philosophy. Born in 1898, he studied violin in japan for some years before going to germany in the 1920s for further study. Inside youll find tips, scores, resources, videos, games, courses and articles about teaching and learning the suzuki violin repertoire and beyond, violin technique and many other related topics.
Violin repertoire list in reverse order of difficulty beginner books at top. Stanley fletcher, new tunes for strings, book 2 doflein, violin method, book 2 alfred moffat, old masters for young players d. I understand the desire to skip this piece and to approach the g minor issue in another fashion, but i believe there are definite benefits to dr. The student listens to the recordings and works with their suzuki violin teacher to develop their potential as a musician and as a person. This next year i want to spend several blog posts discussing in detail the various books contained in the suzuki violin method. The violin syllabus, 20 edition lists the repertoire for violin examinations. I believe what you mean to ask is whether anyone has completed all the pieces. Download all the suzuki violin book recordings for when you cant find the cd. Viola repertoire corresponds to galamian scale system for viola, sevcik school of technique op.
Book 1 suzuki violin repertoire beststudent violins. Most suzuki teachers supplement the books with other things like scale books, etude books, other pieces from genres of interest to the student pop, fiddle, celtic, klezmer. This revised edition of the suzuki violin school, volume 6, features. Suzuki method which really isnt a method, its a philosophy of teaching has certifiable teacher training, and standardized student proficiency tests which adhere to 10 books of progressively harder repertoire. Dont know about violin, but for cello, there are 2 grade 5 pieces in suzuki book 3 and 1 grade 6 piece in book 4. According to shinichi suzuki, a worldrenowned violinist and teacher, the. While students are expected to play from memory all the pieces in the suzuki method books up to and including the polished piece submitted for this workshop, the following list is intended for their particular focus since pieces on the saturday 4. Preparing for a recital gives students a goal to aim for. Would have thought suzuki book numbers should be roughly equivalent in difficulty across instruments, so at around book 34 level abrsm grade level is about 2 higher i guess. Suggested supplementary repertoire for revised violin. Teach violin with the popular suzuki violin school. Repeat signs should be observed only if indicated in the violin syllabus, 20 edition or. Suzuki devoted his life to the development of the method he calls talent education.
It is intended primarily for parents of young children studying violin with a qualified suzuki teacher. Ive been in the suzuki parent role for around 6 years now. Its a question that my students and their parents seem to ask each other on a regular basis. The suzuki violin repertoire is currently in the process of being revised by the international suzuki association, and as part of the revision process, each regional suzuki association provides a recommended list of supplemental repertoire appropriate for students in books 6 8.
Students participate in young artist orchestra, masterclasses, instrument specific group repertoire, chamber music courses and performance coaching. Corellis ability to develop new music from this existing harmony might remind you of the way jazz musicians freely borrow today. Students should purchase their own copies of supplemental music. Download all the suzuki violin book recordings for when. Greater austin suzuki institute greater austin suzuki. The teach suzuki violin website is for violin teachers, students, and parents. Shar carries the full line of suzuki violin school method books, cds, and supplemental materials. Suzuki violin repertoire book 1 1 twinkle, twinkle, little star variations suzuki 2 lightly row folk song 3 song of the wind folk song 4 go tell aunt rhody folk song 5 o come, little children folk song 6 may song folk song 7 long, long ago bayly 8 allegro suzuki 9 perpetual motion suzuki 10 allegretto suzuki 11 andantino suzuki 12 etude suzuki. The revised edition for suzuki violin school, volume 6 is now available. This contains play throughs of pieces in suzuki violin book 6. Sequence of violin repertoire the string academy of. Teach suzuki violin a guide for suzuki violin teachers. My daughters been playing violin for a number of years and is now ready for suzuki book 6. However, this does not mean the elimination of auditions or evaluations of.