Essential Elements for Strings - Book 1 (2025)
Essential Elements for Strings – Book 1 with Online Resources
Kickstart your student’s musical journey with the most trusted name in string instruction. Essential Elements for Strings Book 1 provides beginning string players with solid pedagogy, carefully paced lessons, and engaging music that inspires learning and builds confidence. With a blend of familiar tunes and thoughtfully designed exercises, students learn in a classroom-friendly, unison format while also developing instrument-specific techniques unique to violin, viola, cello, or bass.
Access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) is included, giving students and teachers powerful online tools for teaching, learning, assessment, and communication—whether in-person or remote. EEi features 150+ instructional videos led by expert educators, 50+ popular online songs, and more, offering unmatched support for modern string education.
What’s new in this updated edition:
- 150+ expert-led video tutorials online
- 50 new copyrighted pop songs across all levels
- Three refreshed songs in the print book
- Updated, full-color photography
- Fully compatible with previous editions
From the classroom to home practice, Essential Elements for Strings Book 1 equips young string musicians with the tools they need to succeed from the very first note.
