Detail 01
Book plus online audio
You hear how each exercise should sound, which matters on a fretless instrument where pitch is entirely on you.
Product detailSKU #1322862755905
Hal LeonardPlay Violin Today! Beginner's Pack (Book/Online Audio/DVD)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hal Leonard's starter pack for violin: method book plus online audio and a DVD. For adults or students beginning with no prior experience.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adult beginners starting violin without a weekly teacher
- Students supplementing lessons with home practice material
- Parents setting up a first-year player at home
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players past first position who need repertoire, not fundamentals
- Anyone wanting classical exam syllabus material
- Violists or cellists — this is violin-specific
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.
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Included DVD
Bow hold, posture and left-hand shape are visual problems. Video shows them in a way print can't.
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Beginner method, not a songbook
Material is sequenced from open strings upward, so it builds in order rather than jumping between songs.
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Online audio delivery
Streams or downloads from a code in the book — you need internet access at least once to retrieve it.
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Violin-specific tuning and fingering
Everything is written for G-D-A-E and violin finger patterns. It won't transfer to viola or cello.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No violin, bow, rosin or shoulder rest included — buy the instrument separately
- 02DVD needs a disc drive or player, which many laptops no longer have
- 03Have the violin properly tuned before lesson one; nothing works otherwise
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a violin?
No. It's instructional material only — book, online audio and DVD. You'll need to buy the instrument, bow and rosin separately.
02Can an adult use this or is it for kids?
It starts from zero experience, so it works for adults and students alike. Nothing assumes prior music reading.
03How do I get the audio?
Through the online access included with the book, so you'll need an internet connection to retrieve or stream the tracks.
04Do I still need a teacher?
You can start alone. A teacher is still the fastest fix for bow hold and intonation habits that are hard to self-diagnose.
