Givens Adventures in Violinland, Book 3C: "The Relative Minor"

Renowned pedagogue Shirley Givens' series for beginning violinists is widely respected for its clear, child-friendly format, and its sensible progression through techniques. There are lots of pictures, fun and familiar songs, and even pages for coloring! Ms.Givens uses a "Movable Do" system to teach pitch relationships and good intonation. Recommended for very young children.\nBook 3C, The Relative Minor, presents the relative minor scale in its natural minor form, beginning on "LA" of the relative major scale (1 1/2 steps down) and using the exact same notes as its major relative. The minor flavor makes this an exciting new experience for the young student. This book also contains left hand 4th finger workouts, trills, a vibrato reminder, bowings with dotted rhythms, crescendo and diminuendo, conducting in 4/4 time, and some improvisation."Young children love the violin! It is small and huggable ƒ?? and it makes sounds! How to nurture this initial enthusiasm for the instrument an