Everything you need to know about the Basics series.
Paul Harris's Basics series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner players and their teachers. Following Harris's acclaimed 'Simultaneous Learning' approach, the books provide an all-in-one resource to guide beginner players from first steps to around Grade 2 level.
Packed with fun original exercises, pieces, warm ups, quizzes, activities, instrument facts and maintenance advice, and complete with online audio and teacher duet and piano accompaniment parts, Basics is the perfect series for individual and group teaching.
“I have used this book for many years and always found it excellent. It combines warm ups, technical exercises and musical literacy in an accessible way, and I have yet to find it bettered by any other tutor book”
Andrew Mason, Music Teacher
"the progression from exercise to exercise and stage to stage is logical, with the purpose of each new task very clear, and the pacing is good for most students, with plenty of variety to maintain interest"
Alastair Warren, British Trombone Society
Introducing Violin Basics
The exciting new beginner method from authors Paul Harris and Jessica O'Leary. Find out more in this interview with Jessica...
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We delved deeper into the writing process behind Violin Basics with co-author Jessica O’Leary.
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Free Basics Crosswords
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“Viola Basics is a must-have for every teacher of beginner viola.”
Alex Laing, The Strad