Detail 01
Big Book format
Volume over depth. You get many songs, not detailed instruction on how to play them.
Product detailSKU #1275425409822
Hal LeonardThe Big Book Of Violin Songs
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A large collection of violin songs in one book. For a player past the beginner stage who wants repertoire volume rather than instruction.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Violinists with reading skills who want lots of tunes cheaply
- Students building a practice list between lesson assignments
- Casual players who read music and play for their own enjoyment
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Complete beginners — this is repertoire, not a method
- Players who need fingerings and bowings marked throughout
- Anyone wanting accompaniment tracks or piano parts
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
Songs, not exercises
No graded progression. Difficulty jumps around, so browse before committing to a piece.
Detail 03
Violin part
Single melody line in treble clef. There is no piano or guitar part underneath it.
Detail 04
Sheet music, not tab
You need to read standard notation. Violin has no fret markers to fall back on.
Detail 05
Print book
Thick collections resist staying open on a stand. A clip or heavier stand helps.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No CD, download, or backing tracks — printed music only
- 02Assumes you already read notation and can find positions on the neck
- 03Large page count means it may not lie flat on a lightweight stand
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this good for a first-year violin student?
Only alongside a method book. It provides tunes to play, but no instruction on posture, bowing, or reading.
02Does it include a piano accompaniment?
No. It is a violin book, so expect the melody line for violin rather than a piano part.
03Is there tab or finger numbers?
It is standard notation for violin. Plan on reading notes rather than following tablature.
04Can a viola or cello player use it?
Not directly. Violin music is written in treble clef and tuned differently, so viola and cello players need their own edition.
