This is most of the repertoire I use when teaching private lessons. Not all books are for everyone, so I make adjustments for each student. To find most of these resources, I use Amazon.com and Sharmusic.com.
Recommended Violin Repertoire
- Suzuki Books
- Whistler Introducing the Positions
- Wohlfahrt Books 1 and 2
- Carl Flesch Scale System
- Kreutzer 42 Etude Studies
- Schradieck Techniques-
- Svecik Technique Books-Bowing, Trills, Shifting
- Applebaum Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments
Recommended Viola Repertoire
- Suzuki Books 1-3, after 3 used for situations
- Whistler Introducing the Positions
- Wohlfahrt Books 1 and 2
- Carl Flesch Scale System
- Kreutzer 42 Etude Studies
- Schradieck Techniques-
- Svecik Technique Books-Bowing, Trills, Shifting
- Applebaum Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments
Recommended Cello Repertoire
- Suzuki Books 1-4
- Whistler Introducing the Positions
- Dotzauer/Grant – Fundamentals of Cello Technique, Volume 1 and 2
Svecik - Schroeder- 170 Foundations Studies- Volume 2
- Applebaum Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments
Recommended Bass Repertoire
- Gillespie The Essential String Method Books (Essential Elements) Books 1-3
- Zimmerman, Oscar- Solos for the Double Bass Player
- Slatford, Rodney – Time Pieces for Double Bass: Music Through the Ages, Volumes 1 and 2
- Nelson Technitunes for Double Bass