Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Book 2

Michael Allen

ISBN 10: 0634052659 / ISBN 13: 9780634052651

Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, 2003

About this Item

(Essential Elements). Essential Elements for Strings offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages. Essential Elements now includes Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), the ultimate online music education resource. EEi introduces the first-ever, easy set of technology tools for online teaching, learning, assessment, and communication. ideal for teaching today's beginning band and string students, both in the classroom and at home. For more information, visit Hal Leonard Online - Essential Elements Interactive. For a complete overview of Book 2, click here.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Book 2
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0634052659
• ISBN 13: 9780634052651
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

Essential Elements for Strings – Violin Book 2 with EEi is the next step in developing your skills as a violinist. Designed for students who have completed Book 1, this comprehensive method supports growth in tone, technique, and musical expression. Ideal for teachers, students, and parents guiding young musicians, it’s perfect for classroom use or home practice and helps violin players continue their musical journey with confidence and structure.

What’s Inside
This edition introduces new bowing techniques, dynamic phrasing, scales, and rhythmic exercises to strengthen musicianship. Each lesson is thoughtfully sequenced to ensure steady progress while maintaining motivation through engaging melodies and structured instruction. Developed by renowned educators Michael Allen, Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, and Robert Gillespie, the program combines proven pedagogy with enjoyable learning.

Enhanced Learning with EEi
Included with every copy is access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi)—an online platform offering play-along tracks, video tutorials, and digital tools that make practice interactive and fun. Students can track progress, complete assessments, and connect their classroom experience with self-guided learning at home.

Trusted by Educators Worldwide
Used in public schools and private lessons around the globe, Essential Elements for Strings provides a complete foundation in violin performance. It’s not just a method—it’s a pathway toward expressive playing and confident musicianship. Teachers love its structured format, while students benefit from clear, step-by-step development.

Bring music to life. Ideal for classroom instruction, private lessons, or self-study, this method book encourages continuous progress and joyful playing. A thoughtful gift for students, teachers, and aspiring violinists.