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Level 1
Entry point of the series. Begins with open strings and basic note reading rather than assuming any background.

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First-year violin method book from the String Basics series. For beginning students in a school orchestra or starting private lessons.

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What matters in use
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 01
Entry point of the series. Begins with open strings and basic note reading rather than assuming any background.
Detail 02
Violin-specific fingerings and clef. Matches the viola, cello and bass books so a full orchestra can play together.
Detail 03
Part of a graded set. Books 2 and 3 continue the same sequence if the student stays with it.
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Use this to confirm you're getting the exact edition your teacher listed, not a similar-looking one.
Detail 05
Softcover consumable. It gets written in, so buying used often means someone else's answers are already there.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Violin only, edition 115VN. String Basics publishes separate matching books for viola, cello and bass so an orchestra can work through the same material together.
Level 1, the first book in the series. It starts from the beginning — no prior violin or note-reading experience assumed.
Yes. The pacing is aimed at school students, but nothing in the sequence depends on being in a classroom.
Match ISBN 0849734835 and edition 115VN. Method series reprint often, and teachers usually want everyone on the same page numbers.
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