Violin Star 2 is the second volume in the inspiring three-book series designed for beginner violinists who want to build confidence and develop their musical skills through engaging repertoire. The collection brings together a wide variety of pieces across different styles – from classical favourites to folk and contemporary sounds – each carefully crafted to introduce new techniques in an enjoyable way.
The Student’s Book contains the solo violin parts with colourful illustrations and fun activities that make learning more engaging. A professionally recorded playalong CD is included, allowing students to practice intonation, rhythm and ensemble playing. An Accompaniment Book, available separately, provides piano and violin accompaniments for every piece in the series.
Key features of the series:
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Smooth and approachable progression from beginner level to approximately Grade 2.
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Playalong CDs included with each Student’s Book, featuring specially arranged instrumental accompaniments to capture style and mood.
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Original compositions and imaginative arrangements by Edward Huws Jones, renowned for his educational and musical expertise.
Violin Star 2 is the perfect resource for students and teachers looking for a fun, motivating and pedagogically sound introduction to violin playing.
Action Hero! Improvisation [Jones, Edward Huws]
Beethoven Boogie [Beethoven, Ludwig Van]
Bourée from Limousin [Traditional]
Buzz, Buzz, Buzz [Von Fallersleben, Hoffman]
Caribbean Moonlight [Jones, Edward Huws]
Casey Jones [Traditional]
Floating By [Jones, Edward Huws]
Galliard [Susato, Tylman]
Greek Wedding [Traditional]
Gypsy Fiddle [Jones, Edward Huws]
Hand in Hand [Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus]
Harpist's Fingers [Traditional]
Havana Breeze [Jones, Edward Huws]
Hen-Coop Rag [Jones, Edward Huws]
Jewish Dance [Traditional]
Jingle Bells [Pierpoint, James]
John Ryan's Polka [Traditional]
Little Brown Jug [Winner, Joseph]
Lullaby [Jones, Edward Huws]
Meha's Song [Traditional]
Morning Has Broken [Traditional]
Old-Time Waltz [Traditional]
Pachelbel's Canon [Pachelbel, Johann]
Ride on a Quad Bike [Jones, Edward Huws]
Spring Song [Traditional]
Sweet Dreams [Jones, Edward Huws]
The Boat To Inverie [Jones, Edward Huws]
The Dancing Master [Anonymous]
The Duke of Lorraine's March [Traditional]
Ukulele Sam [Jones, Edward Huws]
| Arrangement | Violin |
| Genres | Tuition |
| Format | Backing Tracks, Instrumental Album |
| Level | 2 |
| NumberOfPages | 28 |
| Media | CD, Sheet Music |
| Series | Violin Star |
| Publisher | ABRSM Publishing |
| Contributors | Huws Jones, Edward (Composer) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781860969003 |