I Used to Play: Violin
"Basically a quick-study revision course that refreshes earlier-learned skills, this is a useful book for adult musicians who may be uncertain of where and how to start again. A wide variety of pieces in many different styles is underpinned by re-visiting theory. signs, terms and exercises for both hands. The techniques covered will enable easy orchestral and chamber music to be played. The enclosed CD includes solo and as well as backing tracks, MP3 files and PDF piano accompaniments.Dust off that old violin and enjoy your music once again!" --Austa, May 2011"Carl Fischer Music unveilsI Used to Play, a new series of books for adults looking to get back into playing their instruments of yesteryear.I Used to Playwill help jump start their memory and comfort with music because the No. 1 goal is to get people re-acquainted with their instrument(s) by providing them with types of music they want to play, like pop, jazz, and classic tunes, rather than just etudes. In addition, each book contains a CD with audio MP3 files of complete performances of most songs, plus accompaniment-only versions. This CD also contains printable PDFs of piano parts for practice or performance opportunities. Currently, the following instrument books are available in the series, with more to follow:I Used to Play Flute, by Larry Clark,I Used to Play Trumpet, by Larry Clark,I Used to Play Violin, by Doris Gazda and Larry Clark.I Used to Play is just the push former players need to fall back in love with their instruments again!" --American String Teacher, May 2010