A first book of easy pieces for violin by Kathy Blackwell and David Blackwell.
Fiddle Time is a great series for young violinists. Packed with lively original tunes, well-known pieces, and easy duets, the series is carefully paced and organized to build confidence every step of the way. Appealing play-along and accompaniment tracks are available to stream or to download from a companion website.
pieces and duets using the open strings and finger pattern 0-1-23-4
a Music Fact-Finder Page at the back to help explain words and signs with multi-instrumental backings and other improvements
compatibility withViola Time Joggers- most pieces can be played together
fantastic illustrations by Martin Remphry
practice tracks recorded at a slower tempo for some pieces
piano and violin accompaniments available separately
included in the Charanga Music Professional programme
Bow down, O Belinda Under arrest! Jim along Josie Down up Two in a boat London Bridge (I can play my open D) Fast lane In flight Lift off Katie's waltz Copy cat Tap dancer Rhythm fever Here it comes! So there! Rowing boat Ally bally Tiptoe, boo! Travellin' slow Lazy cowboy Off to Paris Clare's song City lights The three friends Chinese garden Summer sun Phoebe in her petticoat Ready, steady, go now! Shortnin' bread Happy go lucky The mocking bird Algy met a bear Listen to the rhythm Cattle ranch blues In the groove Stamping dance Distant bells Lazy scale The old castle Rocking horse Patrick's reel Calypso time Knock, knock! Li'l Liza Jane Carrion crow Flying high Fiddle Time