Givens, Shirley - Adventures in Violinland, Book 1E: Meet Tex Neek - Arioso Press Publication

Renowned pedagogue Shirley Givens series for beginning violinists is widely respected for its clear, child-friendly format, and its sensible progression through techniques. There are lots of pictures, fun and familiar songs, and even pages for coloring! Ms. Givens uses a movable Do system to teach pitch relationships and good intonation. Recommended for very young children. Book 1E, Meet Tex Neek, is a violin string-crossing game with an American Old West theme. The technical aim is to achieve clean, clear string-crossing through exercises presented in a graded order. Young violinists receive these exercises in the form of messages and clues, and then plot their progress on a trail map untilthey reach Tex Neek's hideaway and receive the award. There are copious illustrations on "cowboy and Indian" themes by Shirley Givens and Grandpa Fred Givens.