Fiddle Time is a great series for young violinists. Packed with lively original tunes, well-known pieces, and easy duets, the series is carefully paced to build confidence every step of the way. Watch out for brand new editions of Fiddle Time Joggers, Runners, and Sprinters - coming soon.

Ready to rock ; Clear skies ; Ode to joy from Symphony No. 9 ; Song from the show ; Starry night ; Paris cafe ; Gaudete! ; Jacob's dance ; Sprint finish ; Bolero ; William Tell ; Country gardens ; You and me ; The road to Donegal ; Full circle ; Thirsty work ; Farewell to Skye ; Lady Katherine's pavane ; Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker ; Allegro in A ; Still reeling ; Mexican fiesta ; Show stopper ; Spy movie ; Largo from the New World Symphony) ; Hornpipe from the Water Music ; Hungarian folk dance ; Wild West ; Midnight song ; Wade in the water ; Dominant gene ; Chromatic cats ; Show off! ; Little lamb ; Habanera from Carmen ; Alleluia ; Jubilate Deo ; Round Trinidad Bay

pieces using the finger pattern 01-2-34, plus low 2nd fingers and high 3rd fingers 2nd and 3rd position pieces a range of bowing techniques, including spiccato, hooked bowing, and string crossing original pieces and duets in a range of styles, plus well-known pieces pieces using modes, the chromatic and blues scales, and dominant 7ths, linking with Fiddle Time Scales 2 a CD of performances and backings, with drumkit and bass added for the jazz and rock numbers piano and violin accompaniments available separately

Kathy Blackwell is an experienced peripatetic string teacher, currently working for Oxfordshire County Council. She has a special interest in teaching the violin and viola to young children, both individually and in groups. David Blackwell has worked in publishing for both Oxford University Press and The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. He has conducted both adult and children's choirs, and published several fine choral arrangements, as well as pieces for Oxford's Piano Time series.

fantastic new cover illustrations by Martin Remphry new colour cartoons throughout Joggers and Runners a modern, fresh design a companion website with downloadable performances and backings, with drumkit and bass added for the jazz and rock numbers additional 'practice speed' (slower) play-along tracks