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What is the suzuki method?

What the Suzuki Method is and how it differs from other traditional methods of learning an instrument including (a) proven success over the years (b) early start and parental involvement (c) emphasis on listening first as opposed to reading, (d) technique is naturally developed in the repertoire.

Good beginner songs

So let's talk about good violin songs for beginners. The way I was started when I was a little girl; I started on the Suzuki method which is a very popular method to begin children on playing the violin.

Open string blues play along

'Open String Blues' refers to a style of playing the blues guitar that emphasises the use of open strings. In this technique, guitarists utilise the strings that are not fretted with the left hand, typically the strings tuned to the tonic chord of the song (commonly E, A, or D in standard tuning).