Name: Hey Presto! for Violin Book 2 Silver - The Music Realm
SKU: HP1019
Price: 7.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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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.

Description

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.