Name: Hey Presto! for Violin Book 1 - Bronze - The Music Realm
SKU: HP3981
Price: 7.00 GBP
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The cover of Hey Presto! for Violin Book 1 (Bronze) features a bright and engaging design. The title, 'Hey Presto!', is displayed in bold, playful font at the top, with 'Violin Book 1 (Bronze)' written below in a smaller, clear typeface. The background is a warm shade, possibly orange or bronze, reflecting the book's level. Three illustrated characters—Presto, Bravo, and Poco—are positioned on the cover, adding a fun and friendly touch. They appear to be guiding young learners through their musical journey. A violin graphic or musical notes may also be present, reinforcing the book’s focus on beginner violin techniques. The author's name, Georgia Vale, is printed at the bottom, along with a mention of the included audio resources available online.

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Composer: Georgia Vale

Publisher: Hey Presto Strings

Georgia Vale has always aspired to be a musician—even before she started playing the piano at the age of five. Later in life, the famous Yossi Zivoni described her as a “born violinist.” She studied at the Junior Royal Northern College of Music with Rudolf Botta, then Wells Cathedral School, Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the Utrecht School of the Arts, where her teachers included Yfrah Neaman, Jack Glickman and Keiko Wataya. She also had some private lessons with Simon Fischer. Georgia has performed with numerous orchestras and groups. Her career includes tours with Glyndebourne Opera, two years with Phantom of the Opera in Holland, and a year with the Dutch Radio Chamber Orchestra. She has also performed for the late Queen, then Prince Charles, Neil Kinnock, and others. Georgia plays violins and violas crafted by her father, Robert Vale, who passed away in 1996. In 1998, for health reasons, she took a break from music and earned a degree in Chinese from Oxford University. A few years later, in 2003, she returned to music by teaching violin, viola, piano, and theory, as well as running ensembles such as Bromsgrove Amateur Strings. With fresh eyes, and the experience that comes from being an examiner for the ABRSM, she began writing materials for her pupils giving rise to the Hey Presto! Series which was followed several years later by Top Ten. She has loved writing these series and particularly enjoys creating the audio tracks for the tutor books, as well as arranging music for various combinations of instruments. Georgia’s publications are those of an experienced, passionate educationalist. On her website she writes with regard to her “Hey Presto!” books that “, when I began teaching again I couldn’t find any violin tutor books that worked for me, so I started to create my own books the way I would have liked them as a child – with an appealing presentation and basic explanations, but also pieces of music that I would have enjoyed playing. Immediately, my pupils loved the colour and illustrations and were engaged by the characters and little details like the bow bugs. The short explanations and note charts gave them the confidence to work things out for themselves – and best of all they began to be emotionally engaged by the music.”. Other interests include gadgets, languages (she holds a degree in Chinese and has a working knowledge of several other languages), and dogs (she is the proud owner of a gorgeous border collie named Bonnie). She also enjoys walks in the Shropshire hills where she now lives, jigsaw puzzles, the colour turquoise, and dark chocolate.

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First book in the Hey Presto! tutor series, with an exciting new look and fabulous new audio tracks! Featuring the characters Presto, Bravo and Poco, …this takes the beginner violinist on an exciting journey of musical discovery. Starting with plucked open strings, by the end of the book the student will be playing simple bowed pieces using three fingers. Some of the pieces can be played with viola players using Hey Presto! for Viola, Book 1 Bronze (marked in the viola book) – so beginners can play with their viola-playing friends! With imaginative and varied pieces to engage the emotions, amusing characters, illustrations, and clear, concise explanations these books are highly enjoyable and effective and give students all of the basic information they will need. Book 1 takes the complete beginner to approximately ABRSM Prep Test standard. This book contains beginner to simple 3-finger pieces, plucked and bowed open strings, reading 1st and 2nd finger notes, three-finger pieces – colour-coded, ‘Concert’ pieces – solo and two-part, note charts and quizzes, ‘Be a composer’ sections, rhythm exercises, ‘What it all means’ page, and a certificate. Containing 41 pages and in full colour, this is the first book in the series, in which you learn alongside the characters Presto, Bravo and Poco. Fundamental violin techniques and music reading are introduced through engaging pieces and exercises. Each lesson is clearly laid out, with note charts at the top of the page, making it easy for students to follow at home or in lessons and motivating the learner to explore on their own. The tutor is ideal for young learners but works equally well for adult beginners, who often relish the chance to indulge their inner child! To support practice and build confidence, the book also includes online access to the fabulous play-along audio tracks for all of the pieces in the books. As well as the basics of music – pitch, rhythm etc – these backing tracks encourage students to develop their musicality and expressiveness — and they make practice much more enjoyable! Features Charming characters – Meet Presto, Bravo, and Poco, who guide you with fun and encouragement. Delightful illustrations – Pictures engage the imagination and keep you motivated. Helpful note charts – Clear, easy-to-read diagrams support note-reading and finger placement. “Be a Composer” sections – Spark creativity with opportunities to write your own music. Progress certificates – Celebrate the completion of each book with a certificate. Quizzes & glossary – Mini quizzes and a “What it all means” page help to make sense of things. Audio tracks – High-quality backing tracks make it enjoyable as you gain in confidence, skill and expressiveness!

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