The Teacher Guide includes: An overview of the component philosophies (Montessori, Suzuki, Kodaly) as they relate to the design of the Kaleidoscopes violin curriculum Guidance and insight for involving parents in their child's violin study and home practice Model sequences for younger (age 4-6) and older (age 7-10) beginners Choosing the correct violin size Teaching points for all the songs More than two dozen group class activities, including violin-playing, literacy, part-work, and kinesthetic activities Included in the set along with the Teacher Guide are the following (these books are also sold separately):  The Balanced Violinist: Technique Companion to Kaleidoscopes Book 1: Guide for parents, teachers, and students; The full-color Kaleidoscopes Book 1 student book with all the songs, and  Lines & Spaces, which is the movable-do-based note-reading companion to Kaleidoscopes.  The audio recording is an important component of the curriculum. The digital version is purchased separately and/or is available for streaming below. You may also order your books with...

Book 3 advances into more sophisticated playing and greater technical challenge with a wide variety of literature. Classical pieces by Bach, Brahms, Schumann and more include a broader palette of dynamics, articulations and stylistic elements. Vibrato is developed on Oyfn Pripetshik (Jewish traditional), Reverie, by Ambroise Thomas, and other songs.  The beautifully tragic Blanche Comme la Neige (French traditional), which is in mixed meter, encourages transparent flautando bowing. Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho introduces a bluesy style with swing rhythms. The book gradually moves toward longer pieces with contrasting sections, second position, and greater key flexibility. The recordings are not yet available on the usual streaming platforms but can be streamed on SoundCloud. The video playlist is available on the Kaleidoscopes YouTube channel, here. Browse the images (at left) for one-line excerpts of many songs in this book. Pages: 50Songs: 32

Enter a magical world of music with the Kaleidoscopes Violin Method. This captivating approach is the perfect introduction to the violin for children and the young at heart. Student Book 1 Stunning watercolor illustrations of beloved folk songs bring learning to life, spark the imagination, and inspire a love for music. Movable-do solfege encourages supports by-ear learning and illuminates tonal relationships. Gentle, accessible steps ensure a smooth journey for even the youngest players. 42 pages. Parent Guide The parent guide, entitled The Balanced Violinist: Technique Companion to Kaleidoscopes Book 1, provides detailed instructions for students as well as parents. Posture, bowhold, pre-playing exercises, and technical exercises are all clearly detailed with beautiful photography. This guide combines previous volumes into one convenient and elegant book. 84 pages. Audio Component Daily listening is an essential part of the Kaleidoscopes curriculum. Stream the audio on Spotify or Apple Music, and purchase the physical CD...

Detailed instructions assist the parent in working at home with their young child. This digital version of the parent guides is intended to offer an alternate format for parents, and/or to accompany the student book if this did not include the parent guides. This digital product is the parent guides ONLY, and is reserved for our international customers. The STUDENT BOOK is available internationally through retail channels such as Amazon and major bookstores.  Parent Guide: Getting Started as a Practice Parent, 24 pages (booklet size)Parent Guide: Starting Violin with Your Young Child, 24 pagesParent Guide: Playing with the Violin and Bow, 40 pages