Top Ten for Violin Book 2

Description

10 sets of 10 exercises – 100 focused technical studies.

This 30-page book builds on the foundations established in Book 1, developing technique in a carefully structured and progressive way. Designed for players moving beyond the earliest stages, it continues to offer short, targeted exercises that allow students to concentrate fully on mastering each technical challenge.

Exercises remain concise and clearly patterned – almost all just two lines long – but now demand greater coordination, control and consistency as students advance. Clear, logical musical writing keeps the focus firmly on technique rather than on complex note-reading, so attention stays where it belongs.

Each set concludes with a short “No. 10” piece that draws the techniques together in a simple musical context, reinforcing learning in a satisfying and practical way.

Light-hearted stick-figure illustrations highlight the physical actions involved, adding clarity and personality to the page. Optional metronome challenges provide an extra layer of focus for those who enjoy stretching themselves – all within a structured and purposeful approach to technical study.

The book provides a flexible framework for developing technique rather than a prescriptive method. Exercises can be repeated, revisited and adapted as needed, allowing teachers and students to work at an individual pace.

For Teachers

• Concise, targeted exercises isolate specific technical challenges

• Key techniques recur throughout the book, developing gradually in difficulty

• Pattern-based writing avoids note-reading overload

• A flexible structure adapts easily to individual pupils

For Students

• No long, intimidating studies to memorise

• Short exercises you can master and repeat with confidence

• Stick-figure reminders that make technical work clearer – and more enjoyable

• Optional metronome challenges if you like testing yourself

• Musical writing that sounds natural and feels good to play

PDF Edition Licence:
The PDF version is licensed for individual use only (one student). If you require copies for multiple students, please see our Studio Licence options or view the full terms here.