With his wife Kathy, he has written and published over 60 books for young string players: Fiddle Time, Viola Time, Cello Time and several ensemble collections, all published by Oxford University Press.

Fiddle Time From the very first lessons to Grade 8, the Fiddle Time books are packed with lively original material, duets, and traditional and concert pieces for all to enjoy. BL Pieces using the finger pattern 01-2-34 plus low 2nd fingers and high 3rd fingers BL 2nd and 3rd position pieces BL A. All pieces can be played with piano accompaniment, and some also have a violin accompaniment and chords for guitar. This book comes with a CD, although the publisher is now phasing out the CD and including the code for a downloadable resource instead. This was recommended to me by the violin teacher - to be honest I don't have much experience with violin books but having a quick flick through it seems pretty good!Piano and string accompaniments, plus notes, warm-ups, photocopiable pages, and additional material. The book has been revised since my eldest son started to learn, and the first few pages concentrate on getting a feel for musicality and rhythm, learning the parts of the violin, etc before staves, crotchets, quavers etc are introduced, which can sometimes be hard for a younger child to grasp.

With plenty of entertaining illustrations and a CD to play along to, with Fiddle Time Starters it really is fun to play! Just one of the many exciting Music Tutor products from our immense range of Sheet Music, Songbooks and Music Gifts for all Musicians, Teachers, Bands, Choirs, and Schools. Carefully paced to suit young learners, the book supports players through the important early stages, step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow, through basic notation, to pieces using the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd fingers. Contains 3 new pieces, as well as your favourite open string pieces and tunes using the finger pattern 0-1-23-4.

All deliveries within the UK are sent by Royal Mail First Class Post or 24-Hour Parcelforce dependent on weight. Carefully paced to suit young learners, it supports players through the important early stages, step by step – from how to hold your instrument and bow, through basic notation, to exciting pieces in a range of styles. Developing on the achievement of the Fiddle Time series, Fiddle Time Starters provides the best possible groundwork for the budding string player.

He is co-editor of OUP's In the Mood: 17 Jazz Classics for Choirs and Carols for Choirs 5, and has published a number of single choral arrangements. Listen to three tracks from each of the four main Fiddle Time pupil's books — Fiddle Time Starters, Joggers, Runners, and Sprinters.You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The revised edition of Fiddle Time Scales 1 is brimming over with creative ideas and packed with imaginative and amusing. Kathy and David Blackwell have published over 60 books for young string players with Oxford University Press, including the progressive repertoire and technique books of the Fiddle, Viola, and Cello Time series, and books of pieces for junior string ensemble. Bach for Violin is a celebration of the music of this remarkable composer, and provides a varied collection of concert pieces in new arrangements exploring the range of styles and genres found in Bach’s music.

Carefully paced to suit young learners, the book supports players through the vital early stages, step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow, through basic notation, to pieces using the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd fingers. The Fiddle Time Starters book is a very good start for the young to start learning how to play the Violin, it is very easy to follow and has a few songs to get you going. Carefully paced to suit young learners, it supports players through the important early stages, step by step - from how to hold your instrument and bow through basic notation to exciting pieces in a range of styles. David Blackwell studied music at Edinburgh University, after which he pursued a career in music publishing, first at ABRSM and then at Oxford University Press. Carefully paced to suit young learners, it supports players through the important early stages, step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow, through basic notation, to exciting pieces in a range of styles.With pieces to play and sing, exercises and games, it links to practical music-making, putting theory in context and building aural awareness. An ideal first book for beginners with lots of short easy tunes to get children playing straight away. The idea of notating the heart beats is an innovative and very attractive way of illustrating and encouraging the understanding of the division of the beat. David Blackwell has worked in publishing for both Oxford University Press and The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.