FAQs...
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Q: Are G'DAE MUSIC lesson materials a substitute for the Suzuki method of teaching violin?
A: Some teachers prefer to introduce music-reading instruction earlier in the violin lesson progression than the traditional Suzuki Method does. Most 4- to 7-year-old students are capable of learning to decode the meanings of printed symbols and applying this to playing music on the violin. There are currently very few options in method books for students in this age range that also introduce music reading skills. G'DAE materials were developed to fill this need.
Suzuki teachers may choose to use some of the ideas or games available here to supplement "Book 1" materials or when introducing music-reading to their students at a later point.
Q: Is there any chance you have or you're working on a book for
the next level?
Yes, we have a new book due out shortly that contains additional
music using the G'DAE Color-Coded Staff. Check back soon for more
information!
Q: Is the G'DAE MUSIC method available for adults?
We developed G'DAE Music materials specifically to meet the need for
an approachable, age-appropriate violin teaching method for pre-readers.
While adults may enjoy learning to read music via color-coding, they
will progress faster and be able to play a wider variety of music sooner by
starting with a standard method book. Here are our recommendations for
adult beginners:
Recommended for adult beginners with no prior music training:
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Essential Elements for Strings Book 1 - Violin Arranged by John Higgins, written by Michael Allen, Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, Robert Gillespie. Instructional book for violin. Series: Hal Leonard Essential Elements String Method. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.4619001) G'DAE Note: A good basic method book; adults may not want or need to play every exercise presented. Teacher may use discretion in pacing. See more info... |
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Strictly Strings - Book 1 (Violin) Written by Jacquelyn Dillon, James Kjelland, John O'reilly.
Instructional book for violin. 39 pages. Published by Highland/Etling. (AP.5293) G'DAE Note: A good basic method book; adults may not want or need to play every exercise presented. Teacher may use discretion in pacing. See more info... |
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A New Tune A Day, For Violin, Book 1 By Sarah Pope. 48 pages. Published by Boston Music. (BMC-11396) G'DAE Note: Moves quickly through all first-position notes, rhythmic concepts and bow patterns. Helpful photos, illustrations and information for those who want a self-teaching book (not recommended, find a good teacher!). However, not many pieces are provided to reinforce each concept. See more info... |
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Essential Elements for Strings Book 1 - Violin Arranged by John Higgins, written by Michael Allen, Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, Robert Gillespie. Instructional book for violin. Series: Hal Leonard Essential Elements String Method. 48 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.4619001) G'DAE Note: A good basic method book; adults may not want or need to play every exercise presented. Teacher may use discretion in pacing as it will be slow for able students. See more info... |
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The Doflein Method Volume 1: The Beginning. By Erich Doflein, Elma Doflein. (Violin). This edition: ED4751. Schott. 68 pages. Published by Schott. (49005120) G'DAE Note: Dense, thorough and progresses rapidly, therefore not for young beginners but may be appreciated for this by adults. Relates notes on strings to solfa (do-re-mi, movable "do") designations. See more info... |
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