Violin String Basics Book 3

Kjos String Basics Book 3 for Violin – Advancing Skills for String Orchestra

The Kjos String Basics Book 3 for Violin (117VN) is the final level in the core String Basics series by award-winning authors Terry Shade, Jeremy Woolstenhulme, and Wendy Barden. Designed for advancing students, this method book prepares violinists for grade 3 performance literature through structured pedagogy, technical development, and musical enrichment.

Book 3 begins with independent instrument tuning and a comprehensive review to ensure readiness for more advanced skills. Students will progress into shifting and position work, explore major and minor key signatures, practice chromatic scales, and tackle advanced note values and rhythm combinations. These concepts are supported with technical exercises, classical themes, and cultural music selections that enhance ensemble and solo performance.

The book concludes with targeted vibrato development exercises ideal for heterogeneous classroom environments. Students and teachers also benefit from access to the Interactive Practice Studio (IPS) and Interactive Teacher Studio (ITS), along with a DVD that includes video lessons and accompaniment practice tracks for at-home and in-class support.

• Advanced violin method to prepare for grade 3 performance literature
• Covers shifting, chromatic scales, new key signatures, and advanced rhythms
• Includes vibrato development exercises suitable for group learning
• Features classical and multicultural music selections for expressive playing
• Comes with DVD including video tutorials and play-along tracks
• Access to Interactive Practice Studio and Interactive Teacher Studio
• Manufacturer SKU: 117VN