Piano accompaniments for young string players
The Violin Fun Book Piano Accompaniment Book
What Is This Book?
The Violin Fun Book Piano Accompaniment Book is a companion resource created to match the nationally recognized “Violin Fun Book Series” for young string students. It provides carefully written piano parts that support beginning violin, viola, cello, and bass pieces. With these accompaniments, lessons and practice become more musical, engaging, and performance-ready.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is designed for young beginners and early intermediate students using The Violin Fun Book Series.
It is ideal for:
School orchestra and string programs
Private studio teachers
Homeschool and home-learning families
Small ensembles and group classes
Parents who accompany their child on piano
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The accompaniments are written to suit the steady, graded progression of The Violin Fun Book Series, so students are never overwhelmed. Clear, supportive harmonies help children hear intonation, rhythm, and phrasing more easily. Tempos and textures are chosen to match young players’ developing technique, making it simple for kids to stay together with the piano and feel successful.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This book includes piano accompaniments for the songs and pieces found in The Violin Fun Book Series. The music reflects the same mix of engaging teaching pieces—such as simple tunes, pedagogical melodies, and early performance pieces—carefully aligned with each step of the string method. Each accompaniment is crafted to enrich the original melody without distracting young players.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
High-quality mp3 piano accompaniment tracks are available online, giving teachers and students a flexible way to play along without a live pianist. These downloadable tracks provide a professional-sounding backing for practice, lessons, recitals, and group classes.
What’s Inside the Book?
Coordinated piano accompaniments for The Violin Fun Book Series
Arrangements aligned with the skill level of young string players
Supportive harmonies that highlight the student melody
Pedagogically sequenced accompaniments that follow the method’s progression
Parts suitable for studio lessons, school programs, and home practice
Music that works for violin, viola, cello, and bass students using the series
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Playing in time with an accompanist
Listening for harmony and chord changes
Improved rhythmic accuracy and steady beat
Better intonation through harmonic support
Musical phrasing and expression with a piano partner
Confidence performing with accompaniment
Ensemble awareness and collaborative playing
How to Use This Book
Teachers can use the book at lessons to accompany students in real time or to guide them in rehearsing with the mp3 tracks. In school programs, it can support concerts, rehearsals, and group classes, helping young players learn to follow a pianist or recording. At home, parents who play piano can accompany practice sessions, or families can use the online mp3s to turn daily practice into a mini performance. Small ensembles and mixed string classes can rehearse together with the same piano backing to create a fuller, more inspiring sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this book work only with The Violin Fun Book Series?
Yes. The accompaniments are specifically written to match the pieces and progression in The Violin Fun Book Series.
Can I use this with viola, cello, or bass students?
Yes. The accompaniments are designed to support young string players on violin, viola, cello, and bass who are using the corresponding Fun Books.
Are the mp3 accompaniment tracks included?
The book is paired with high-quality mp3 piano tracks available online, so teachers and students can easily access and play along with them.
Do I need a strong piano background to use this book?
Basic piano skills are sufficient. The parts are written for practical use by teachers, accompanists, and parents who can read standard notation.
Is this book suitable for recitals and performances?
Yes. The accompaniments are ideal for studio recitals, school concerts, juries, and informal performances.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.