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Mail-order your lesson
materials from my Bookstore page.
The Internet is a treasure trove of information; but, where do you
start? Instead of an exhausting list of links, here are my favorite
sites for information on violin study, sheet music downloads and more.
These are the sites you'll want to go back to again and again!
Violin Study
www.violinmasterclass.com
Check out the demonstration, instruction and performance videos
if you have a fast Internet connection. Browse instructional
texts, get definitions, view graded repertoire lists.
www.emusictheory.com/practice.html
A music theory web site with do-it-yourself games and
information. Beginners can start with "Violin Fingerings" or
"Rhythm Performance."
www.violinist.com
A site for violinists, by violinists! Discussion forums on many
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Downloadable (some free) Sheet Music
IMSLP Music Library: Completely
free printable public-domain sheet music.
www.everynote.com: Printable
public-domain music for about $2 per piece (check here if not available on IMSLP).
www.Music-Scores.com: Much classical music available for
download; some is free; annual membership allows unlimited
downloads of many standard-repertoire pieces.
www.musicaviva.com: More
free classical sheet music downloads.
www.virtualsheetmusic.com:
some free downloads, more available with paid membership.
NEW! Fiddle
Tunes free sheet music! See the music, hear the
notes, print out what you like! (DON'T select music marked "AEAE,"
"GDGD" etc., it is written for alternately-tuned violin
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Instruments, Accessories and Sheet Music for Purchase
Southwest Strings
Now carrying G'DAE
Bow-Nut Donuts™ along with lots of other string
accessories and instruments. We love 'em!
Shar Music
Fantastic for string-instrument sheet music at a discount. Also instruments, bows, cases, strings, accessories,
etc.
Sheet Music Plus
The "Amazon.com" of sheet music. |
Local (Kitsap County, WA) Performing Groups
Bremerton Symphony
Association
Includes Bremerton Symphony Youth Orchestra. Other programs for kids &
students include Youth Showcase, Youth Concerts, OrKIDstra Club
and more. Go to the Just for Kids link on their web page.
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More Links for Students...
http://www.geocities.com/eastmountainsmusic/Resources.html
Downloadable etudes and exercises, plus many, many more links! |
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Recommended Greater Puget Sound Violin Shops
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Peninsula Violin Company
Serving Poulsbo and the Greater Kitsap Peninsula!
Rentals, Sales, Repairs, Bow Work
19068 Jensen Way
NE., Poulsbo WA 98370
(360) 394-0013
Email:
peninsulaviolin@aol.com
www.peninsulaviolin.comHerman Bischofberger, Ltd.
Repairs, Sales, Bow Work, Rentals, Appraisals
1314 East John Street
Seattle WA 98102
(206) 324-3119
bviolins.com
Applebaum Violin Shop
Repairs, Sales, Appraisals
1948 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-272-4754
Email:
info@applebaumviolin.com
www.applebaumviolin.com |
Alan and Sarah Balmforth, Violin Makers
New Making, Bow Rehairing, Repairs, Sales
By appointment only
Shoreline/North Seattle
(206) 363-7349
Armin Barnett, Violin Maker
New Making, Bow Rehairing, Repairs, Sales, Appraisals
1415 NW 70th St.
Seattle
(206) 781-8418
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