The most important aspect of the violin method 'Die fröhliche Violine' is the fun of learning to play the violin: The textbook is aimed at an early playful beginning with the instrument. Over the course of the lessons the pupils are deliberately addressed in a language that corresponds to their age. Furthermore the method provides a stylistically varied range of classical and folkloristic instrumental pieces and always gives a lot of interesting information on the music and its composers.Vol. 1: Detailed introduction to the bow hold songs and instrumental pieces using exclusively the first type of fingering while focussing on rhythmic melodic and technical variety playful touching and feeling of violin-playing techniques such as pizzicato position playing harmonics and double stops. Vol. 1 is accompanied by a CD (T 3272) containing all songs and pieces with funny dialogues spoken by children. A motivating addition to violin lessons and a great gift idea!