Detail 01
Absolute beginner level
Starts at open strings and note names, so an existing reader will spend weeks on familiar ground.
Product detailSKU #1302553613435
Carl FischerThe ABC's Of Violin For The Absolute Beginner - Book/Online Audio
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A first violin method with online audio, aimed at absolute beginners starting from zero. Suits a student or self-teaching adult who owns an instrument already.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Kids or adults picking up violin with no reading background
- Home practice between weekly lessons with a teacher
- Self-teachers who need a play-along reference for pitch
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who already read music and shift positions
- Anyone wanting fiddle, jazz or improvisation material
- Violists or cellists — the fingerings do not transfer
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Online audio instead of a disc
Plays on a phone or tablet at the music stand; needs internet the first time you load it.
Detail 03
Method book format
Content builds in sequence, so pages are meant to be worked in order rather than dipped into.
Detail 04
Violin-specific
Fingerings, string names and clef are written for violin only; no transposed parts for other strings.
Detail 05
$14.99
Costs about the same as a set of student strings, so it is a low-risk way to test interest.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No violin, bow, rosin or shoulder rest included — instrument is separate
- 02Audio lives online; keep the access details that come with the book
- 03A beginner still needs a teacher or tuner for intonation and bow hold
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a teacher to use this?
No, it is written to be followed alone, but a teacher catches bow hold and intonation problems a book cannot see or correct.
02Is the audio a CD?
No. The audio is online, so you stream or download it on a phone, tablet or computer rather than playing a disc.
03What age is this for?
It targets anyone starting from zero, child or adult. The pace is set by reading readiness, not age.
04Does it cover reading music from scratch?
Yes. It is built for absolute beginners, so note reading starts at the beginning rather than assuming prior background.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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