
Kaleidoscopes Book 1 Ages 6+, with Parent Guide
Overview
Full of rich, detailed, watercolor illustrations, Book 1 opens a magical world for the child just beginning on the violin.
This version of the Parent Guide includes all the beginning violin-related posture and exercises, but does not include additional steps and activities designed for younger children. If your child is younger, your teacher will want you to use this version of the book instead: Kaleidoscopes Book 1, Ages 4-5.
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 a physical CD.
Digital download is available for international customers only. Please contact orders@discoverviolin.org for more information.
Student Book: 32 full-color pages
Parent Guide: Getting Started as a Practice Parent, 24 pages (booklet size)
Parent Guide: Playing with the Violin & Bow, 24 pages
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If you are an adult student or your child is a little older, you may wish to order this version of the book: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.discoverviolin.org\/products\/kaleidoscopes-book-1-older-child\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaleidoscopes for Violin: Ages 6+\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe audio recording is an important component of the curriculum. You may opt to receive physical CD or purchase the digital version separately. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAudio purchase: \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kaleidoscopes-Meredith-Ruduski-Grothues-Winters\/dp\/B076FLB8RW\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kaleidoscopes-Meredith-Ruduski-Grothues-Winters\/dp\/B076FLB8RW\"\u003ePurchase on Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\"\u003ePurchase on iTunes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAudio streaming: \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/7m7RcUKFuG98nEGCuA3EUS\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/7m7RcUKFuG98nEGCuA3EUS\"\u003eListen on Spotify\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\"\u003eListen on Apple Music\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFamilies: If you need an additional copy of just the student book, this is available here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.discoverviolin.org\/products\/book-1-gift\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/store.discoverviolin.org\/products\/book-1-gift\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudent Book: Gift Copy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeachers: If you are ordering 10+ books for your studio, please use the discount code \"Kaleid-classroom\" to receive 10% off your entire order. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital download is available for international customers only. 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Detailed instructions assist the parent in working at home with their young child. A variety of games and learning activities make sure that practicing is enjoyable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version of the Parent Guide includes a book of additional steps and activities designed for children ages 4-5, which includes the Violin Movement Building Blocks. If you are an adult student or your child is a little older, you may wish to order this version of the book: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.discoverviolin.org\/products\/kaleidoscopes-book-1-older-child\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKaleidoscopes for Violin: Ages 6+\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe audio recording is an important component of the curriculum. You may opt to receive physical CD or purchase the digital version separately. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAudio purchase: \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kaleidoscopes-Meredith-Ruduski-Grothues-Winters\/dp\/B076FLB8RW\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kaleidoscopes-Meredith-Ruduski-Grothues-Winters\/dp\/B076FLB8RW\"\u003ePurchase on Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\"\u003ePurchase on iTunes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAudio streaming: \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/7m7RcUKFuG98nEGCuA3EUS\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/7m7RcUKFuG98nEGCuA3EUS\"\u003eListen on Spotify\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\"\u003eListen on Apple Music\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFamilies: If you need an additional copy of just the student book, this is available here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.discoverviolin.org\/products\/book-1-gift\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/store.discoverviolin.org\/products\/book-1-gift\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudent Book: Gift Copy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeachers: If you are ordering 10+ books for your studio, please use the discount code \"Kaleid-classroom\" to receive 10% off your entire order. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital download is available for international customers only. Please contact orders@discoverviolin.org for more information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudent Book, 36 full-color pages\u003cbr\u003eParent Guide: Getting Started as a Practice Parent, 24 pages (booklet size)\u003cbr\u003eParent Guide: Working with Your Young Child, 40 pages\u003cbr\u003eParent Guide: Playing with the Violin \u0026amp; Bow, 24 pages\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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{"id":6035991431,"title":"Kaleidoscopes Book 2","handle":"kaleidoscopes-book-2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe songs in Kaleidoscopes Book 2 allow students to develop finger speed and graceful playing. The songs are short enough that the student can work on several songs at a time, mastering each one in a few weeks. These diverse, “perfectly sized” songs appeal to students’ need for uniqueness and variety, and give them a sense of momentum in their violin study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the VIOLA Book\u003c\/strong\u003e: The viola edition is available for teachers and students to enjoy, but it presently ships with the violin recording. A viola recording is planned for October \/ November of 2022. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe digital version of the recording is available for download below, and is also available for streaming. Families are suggested to listen regularly to BOTH the vocal and violin volume, as the lyrics help students learn the songs by ear more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAmazon: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Book-Kaleidoscopes-Violin-Vol-Piano\/dp\/B096L61TW4\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Book-Kaleidoscopes-Violin-Vol-Piano\/dp\/B096L61TW4\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume I: Violin \u0026amp; Piano\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0971RY7NG\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0971RY7NG\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume II: Voice \u0026amp; Piano\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eiTunes: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-ii-voice-piano\/1571969833\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-ii-voice-piano\/1571969833\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume I: Violin \u0026amp; Piano\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-i-violin-piano\/1570891685\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-i-violin-piano\/1570891685\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume II: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-ii-voice-piano\/1571969833\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-i-violin-piano\/1570891685\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-i-violin-piano\/1570891685\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoice \u0026amp; Piano\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStream on Spotify: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/6CxTJUC03A8qU60Kwn2JIu?si=ReRNY0FxSKGkiGgFAWIlfA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume I: Violin \u0026amp; Piano\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/2ysh4jQj44NPJrckwIOK9l?si=X52qHxNWTh2f-vGDBU4uaw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume II: Voice \u0026amp; Piano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0971RY7NG\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0971RY7NG\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eStream on Apple Music: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-i-violin-piano\/1570891685\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume I: Violin \u0026amp; Piano\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-ii-voice-piano\/1571969833\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume II: Voice \u0026amp; Piano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe songs reflect a variety of cultures: Galway Piper and Rising of the Moon (Irish), Dobrú Noc (Slovac), Nu Ska Vi Skörda Linet and Glädjens Blomster (Swedish), Robin Adair and Golden Slumbers (English), \u003cspan\u003eAll the Pretty Little Horses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican American\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), \u003c\/span\u003ePolly Wolly Doodle and Shortnin' Bread (American South), Les Petites Marionnettes and Petit Oiseau (French), and Ein M\u003cspan\u003eä\u003c\/span\u003ennlein Steht im Walde (German), Boismortier Sarabande and Branle L'Official (Baroque), and many more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #674ea7;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #674ea7;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe following skills are explored: vibrato, jump-bows, spiccato, lowered first finger, crescendo and diminuendo, spiccato, rapid 16th notes, 6-8 meter, Bb major, C major (with lowered first finger), grace notes, and 5\/4 meter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book can 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songs in Kaleidoscopes Book 2 allow students to develop finger speed and graceful playing. The songs are short enough that the student can work on several songs at a time, mastering each one in a few weeks. These diverse, “perfectly sized” songs appeal to students’ need for uniqueness and variety, and give them a sense of momentum in their violin study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the VIOLA Book\u003c\/strong\u003e: The viola edition is available for teachers and students to enjoy, but it presently ships with the violin recording. A viola recording is planned for October \/ November of 2022. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe digital version of the recording is available for download below, and is also available for streaming. Families are suggested to listen regularly to BOTH the vocal and violin volume, as the lyrics help students learn the songs by ear more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAmazon: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Book-Kaleidoscopes-Violin-Vol-Piano\/dp\/B096L61TW4\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Book-Kaleidoscopes-Violin-Vol-Piano\/dp\/B096L61TW4\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume I: Violin \u0026amp; Piano\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0971RY7NG\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0971RY7NG\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume II: Voice \u0026amp; Piano\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eiTunes: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-ii-voice-piano\/1571969833\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-ii-voice-piano\/1571969833\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume I: Violin \u0026amp; Piano\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-i-violin-piano\/1570891685\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-i-violin-piano\/1570891685\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume II: \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-ii-voice-piano\/1571969833\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-i-violin-piano\/1570891685\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-i-violin-piano\/1570891685\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eoice \u0026amp; Piano\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStream on Spotify: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/6CxTJUC03A8qU60Kwn2JIu?si=ReRNY0FxSKGkiGgFAWIlfA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume I: Violin \u0026amp; Piano\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/2ysh4jQj44NPJrckwIOK9l?si=X52qHxNWTh2f-vGDBU4uaw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume II: Voice \u0026amp; Piano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0971RY7NG\/\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0971RY7NG\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eStream on Apple Music: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-i-violin-piano\/1570891685\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume I: Violin \u0026amp; Piano\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/book-2-kaleidoscopes-for-violin-vol-ii-voice-piano\/1571969833\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVolume II: Voice \u0026amp; Piano\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe songs reflect a variety of cultures: Galway Piper and Rising of the Moon (Irish), Dobrú Noc (Slovac), Nu Ska Vi Skörda Linet and Glädjens Blomster (Swedish), Robin Adair and Golden Slumbers (English), \u003cspan\u003eAll the Pretty Little Horses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican American\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), \u003c\/span\u003ePolly Wolly Doodle and Shortnin' Bread (American South), Les Petites Marionnettes and Petit Oiseau (French), and Ein M\u003cspan\u003eä\u003c\/span\u003ennlein Steht im Walde (German), Boismortier Sarabande and Branle L'Official (Baroque), and many more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #674ea7;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #674ea7;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe following skills are explored: vibrato, jump-bows, spiccato, lowered first finger, crescendo and diminuendo, spiccato, rapid 16th notes, 6-8 meter, Bb major, C major (with lowered first finger), grace notes, and 5\/4 meter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book can be used as a stand-alone method book for a student completing Kaleidoscopes or Suzuki Book 1, or as supplemental repertoire for beginning to intermediate students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a64d79;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #a64d79;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrowse the images (at left) for one-line excerpts of many songs in this book.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages: 60\u003cbr\u003eSongs: 35\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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The digital version is purchased separately and\/or is available for streaming below. You may also order your books with a physical CD. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAudio purchase: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kaleidoscopes-Meredith-Ruduski-Grothues-Winters\/dp\/B076FLB8RW\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kaleidoscopes-Meredith-Ruduski-Grothues-Winters\/dp\/B076FLB8RW\"\u003ePurchase on Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\"\u003ePurchase on iTunes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAudio streaming: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/7m7RcUKFuG98nEGCuA3EUS\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/7m7RcUKFuG98nEGCuA3EUS\"\u003eListen on Spotify\u003c\/a\u003e \/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\"\u003eListen on Apple Music\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeacher Guide: 58 pages\u003cbr\u003eParent Guide: 3 volumes (58 pages combined)\u003cbr\u003eStudent Book: 32 full-color pages\u003cbr\u003eLines \u0026amp; 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Spaces\u003c\/span\u003e, which is the movable-do-based note-reading companion to Kaleidoscopes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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 a physical CD. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAudio purchase: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kaleidoscopes-Meredith-Ruduski-Grothues-Winters\/dp\/B076FLB8RW\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kaleidoscopes-Meredith-Ruduski-Grothues-Winters\/dp\/B076FLB8RW\"\u003ePurchase on Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\"\u003ePurchase on iTunes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAudio streaming: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/7m7RcUKFuG98nEGCuA3EUS\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/7m7RcUKFuG98nEGCuA3EUS\"\u003eListen on Spotify\u003c\/a\u003e \/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/music.apple.com\/us\/album\/kaleidoscopes-for-violin-book-1\/1296414002\"\u003eListen on Apple Music\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeacher Guide: 58 pages\u003cbr\u003eParent Guide: 3 volumes (58 pages combined)\u003cbr\u003eStudent Book: 32 full-color pages\u003cbr\u003eLines \u0026amp; Spaces Book: 72 pages\u003c\/p\u003e"}