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Overview
Fiddle Time Sprinters is the third book in the popular Fiddle Time series by Kathy Blackwell and David Blackwell, designed for developing young violinists progressing beyond the beginner stage.
The book contains 38 pieces in a wide range of styles, combining original compositions, well-known repertoire and easy duets. It introduces students to 2nd and 3rd positions while expanding their bowing techniques, key awareness and musical expression. The series is approximately suited to players around ABRSM Grade 3 level.
Key Features
Third book in the Fiddle Time violin series
38 varied pieces for developing violinists
Introduction to 2nd and 3rd positions
Finger pattern 0-1-2-3-4, including low 2nd and high 3rd fingers
Bowing techniques including spiccato, hooked bowing and string crossing
Original pieces, duets and familiar repertoire
Music incorporating modes, chromatic scales, blues scales and dominant 7ths
Companion CD with performances and backing tracks
Drum kit and bass backing for selected jazz and rock pieces
Piano and violin accompaniment books available separately
Featured Repertoire
The collection includes pieces such as:
Ready to Rock – Kathy Blackwell & David Blackwell
Clear Skies – Kathy Blackwell & David Blackwell
Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9 – Beethoven
Song from the Show – Kathy Blackwell & David Blackwell
Starry Night – Kathy Blackwell & David Blackwell
Country Dance – Beethoven
The Can-Can – Offenbach
The Swan – Saint-Saëns
The Entertainer – Scott Joplin
Sakura – Japanese Folk Song
Greensleeves – Traditional
Flamenco Dance – Kathy Blackwell & David Blackwell
The repertoire combines classical, folk, jazz, rock and original material, giving students opportunities to practise different musical characters and playing techniques.
What Students Will Develop
Through the progressive repertoire, students develop:
Greater left-hand accuracy and coordination
Familiarity with 2nd and 3rd positions
More confident position changes
Improved bow control and articulation
Spiccato, hooked bowing and string-crossing skills
Understanding of different scales, modes and keys
Better rhythmic control and musical phrasing
Ensemble skills through duets and backing tracks
Greater confidence performing contrasting musical styles
Supporting Audio
The included CD contains performances and backing tracks for the pieces. Selected jazz and rock numbers feature drum kit and bass, giving students a more engaging play-along experience. Separate piano and violin accompaniment books are available for fuller ensemble practice.
Product Details
Brand: Oxford University Press
Series: Fiddle Time
Instrument: Violin
Level: Developing / approximately ABRSM Grade 3
Book: Book 3
Authors: Kathy Blackwell & David Blackwell
Edition: Revised Edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Pages: 32
Includes: Violin book and CD
Overview
Fiddle Time Sprinters is the third book in the popular Fiddle Time series by Kathy Blackwell and David Blackwell, designed for developing young violinists progressing beyond the beginner stage.
The book contains 38 pieces in a wide range of styles, combining original compositions, well-known repertoire and easy duets. It introduces students to 2nd and 3rd positions while expanding their bowing techniques, key awareness and musical expression. The series is approximately suited to players around ABRSM Grade 3 level.
Key Features
Third book in the Fiddle Time violin series
38 varied pieces for developing violinists
Introduction to 2nd and 3rd positions
Finger pattern 0-1-2-3-4, including low 2nd and high 3rd fingers
Bowing techniques including spiccato, hooked bowing and string crossing
Original pieces, duets and familiar repertoire
Music incorporating modes, chromatic scales, blues scales and dominant 7ths
Companion CD with performances and backing tracks
Drum kit and bass backing for selected jazz and rock pieces
Piano and violin accompaniment books available separately
Featured Repertoire
The collection includes pieces such as:
Ready to Rock – Kathy Blackwell & David Blackwell
Clear Skies – Kathy Blackwell & David Blackwell
Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9 – Beethoven
Song from the Show – Kathy Blackwell & David Blackwell
Starry Night – Kathy Blackwell & David Blackwell
Country Dance – Beethoven
The Can-Can – Offenbach
The Swan – Saint-Saëns
The Entertainer – Scott Joplin
Sakura – Japanese Folk Song
Greensleeves – Traditional
Flamenco Dance – Kathy Blackwell & David Blackwell
The repertoire combines classical, folk, jazz, rock and original material, giving students opportunities to practise different musical characters and playing techniques.
What Students Will Develop
Through the progressive repertoire, students develop:
Greater left-hand accuracy and coordination
Familiarity with 2nd and 3rd positions
More confident position changes
Improved bow control and articulation
Spiccato, hooked bowing and string-crossing skills
Understanding of different scales, modes and keys
Better rhythmic control and musical phrasing
Ensemble skills through duets and backing tracks
Greater confidence performing contrasting musical styles
Supporting Audio
The included CD contains performances and backing tracks for the pieces. Selected jazz and rock numbers feature drum kit and bass, giving students a more engaging play-along experience. Separate piano and violin accompaniment books are available for fuller ensemble practice.
Product Details
Brand: Oxford University Press
Series: Fiddle Time
Instrument: Violin
Level: Developing / approximately ABRSM Grade 3
Book: Book 3
Authors: Kathy Blackwell & David Blackwell
Edition: Revised Edition
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Pages: 32
Includes: Violin book and CD
