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What Makes Suzuki Violin Book 2 So Special?

What Makes Suzuki Violin Book 2 So Special?

Tonalizations are the special “secret” ingredient that make Suzuki Book 2 such a great learning experience. All the elementary work is DONE. The foundation is laid. The posture is beautiful. The fingers know their places. The bow is under control. The tone is pure. The intonation is getting there. Now what? Now the fun begins.

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How to Memorize Music

How to Memorize Music

Once you know how to break a simple tune apart, memorize each part, identify the problem spots, and memorize little problem spots (memorize a key to get through it), then you can memorize the big stuff too.

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How to Care for Your Violin in Winter

How to Care for Your Violin in Winter

Winter is a hard time for wood instruments. The extremes in temperature and fluctuations in humidity can really wreak havoc on our poor friends! Here are some tips on how to cope, how to protect your instrument, and how to minimize the impact of winter weather.

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