Description

Book 2 (Silver) in the Hey Presto! tutor series for violin. Presto, Bravo and Poco continue this journey of musical discovery. Starting with simple three-finger pieces, …by the end of the book the student will be able to play fairly complex pieces in first position, using all four fingers and low 2nd fingers.
With attractive pieces which engage the emotions, amusing characters, illustrations, and clear, concise explanations these books are highly engaging and give students all of the basic information they will need. Book 2 goes up to approximately ABRSM Grade 2 standard. Includes a Zip file of mp3 recordings for the music in this book.

This is a vibrant, high-quality tutor book, packed with engaging pieces, outstanding audio tracks, colourful illustrations and clear instructions. Designed to build on the skills learned in Book 1, the Silver book is ideal for students who’ve completed the Bronze book or are ready to use fingers in more complex pieces.

Containing 41 pages and in full colour, this is the second book in the series, in which you continue your journey along with the characters Presto, Bravo and Poco. New notes, finger patterns, techniques and music reading are introduced through a huge variety of music and exercises. Each lesson is clearly laid out, with note charts, illustrations and quizzes at the top of the page, making it easy for the student to follow at home or in lessons and motivating them to explore new challenges 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!
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 – Outstanding backing tracks make it enjoyable as you gain in confidence, skill and expressiveness!
Play with viola players too – Many pieces can be played with viola players using Hey Presto! for Viola, Book 2 Silver (marked in the viola book)! Whether you’re learning/teaching in person or online, Hey Presto! gives you the tools to continue your progress in a smooth and rewarding way – the perfect follow-on resource for violin students, teachers and parents alike! Book 2 takes the student to approximately ABRSM Grade 2 standard.