Methods and Accessories

Method Books
(Strings)
Beginning level: (Beginning Strings)
-Suzuki Violin School Vol. 1 (violin part) click here to visit amazon.com
-Suzuki Viola School Vol. 1 (viola part) click here to visit amazon.com
-Suzuki Cello School Vol. 1 (cello part) click here to visit amazon.com
-Suzuki Bass School Vol. 1 (bass part) click here to visit amazon.com
-Essential Elements for Strings Book 1: click  violin ; viola ; cello ; bass

Intermediate level: Ask Dr. Chung before you place an order.
-Essential Elements for Strings (Book 2): click violinviolacellobass
-Essential Technique for Strings (Book 3): click violinviola  cellobass
-Advanced Technique for Strings (Book 4): click violinviolacellobass
-Expressive Technique for Orchestra (Book 5): click  violinviolacellobass
-Suzuki Violin School Vol. 2 (violin part) click here
-Suzuki Cello School Vol. 2 (cello part) click here
-Suzuki Bass School Vol. 2 (bass part with CD) click here
-Suzuki Violin/Viola/Cello/Double Bass/Flute Vol. 3-8 (you can search at amazon.com)
-Violin: Wohlfahrt 60 Studies Book 1 click here
-Viola: Wohlfahrt 60 Studies Book 1 click here
-Cello: Klengel Technical Studies for Cello click here 
-Double Bass: Scales for the Double Bass click here

❑Advanced level: Ask Dr. Chung before you purchase one.
-Violin: Wohlfahrt 60 Studies Book 2 click here
-Viola: Wohlfahrt 60 Studies Book 2 click hereViolin:
-Hrimaly Scale Studies click here
-Viola: Hrimaly Scale Studies click here
-Violin: Cevick School of Bowing Techniques, Op. 2, Book 1 click here
-Violin: Cevick School of Violin Techniques, Op. 1, Book 1 click here
Method Books
(Band)
Beginning level:
-Essential Elements for Band (Book 1): flute  oboe  clarinet  bassoon French horn trumpet  trombone  tuba  percussion
-Suzuki Flute School Vol. 1 (flute part with audio CD) click here to visit amazon.com
-Suzuki Trumpet School Vol. 1 (trumpet part with audio CD) click here

Intermediate level: Ask Dr. Chung before you place an order.
-Essential Elements for Band (Book 2): search at amazon.com
-Essential Elements for Band (Book 3): search at amazon.comSuzuki
-Flute School Vol. 2-8: search at amazon.com
❑Advanced level: Ask Dr. Chung before you purchase one.
Theory BooksNotesThese theory books are designed for piano students but very good for orchestra/band/ students as well for basic & general music theory. Please purchase it according to your child’s grade.

Kindergarten & first grade students:
-Prep Course for the Young Beginner; Theory Book; Level A: click here
-Violin/Flute/Clarinet/Trumpet: I Can Read Music Vol. 1: click here
-Viola: I Can Read Music Vol. 1: click here
-Cello/Bass: I Can Read Music Vol. 1: click here

First through third grade students:
-Alfred’s Basic Piano Library; Theory Book; Level 1A: click here
-Violin/Flute/Clarinet/Trumpet: I Can Read Music Vol. 1: click here
-Viola: I Can Read Music Vol. 1: click here
-Cello: I Can Read Music Vol. 1: click here

Fourth through eight grade students:
-Violin/Flute/Clarinet/Trumpet: I Can Read Music Vol. 1: click here
-Cello/Bass: I Can Read Music Vol. 1: click here
-Viola: I Can Read Music Vol. 1: click here
-CM Basics of Keyboard Theory;
-Preparatory Level: click here
-CM Basic of Keyboard Theory;  Level 1: click here
AccessoriesChair type: Please have your child use a ladder back chair (no wheels); click here to see what it looks like; It is like a dining room side chair. Avoid a desk chair (on wheels) when practicing.

Music stand (please get a high quality one; for orchestra & band only): click below to purchase online
Manhasset music stand
Wenger Classic 50 Music Stand

Music Binder: black color; ring size: ½ inch; 3 holes click here

Music Bag: black color click here

Metronome: Korg TM-50, or TM-60 or TM-60C click here

3 Hole Puncherclick here

24-Inch Stool (for double bass only) click here

CD Player (in order to listen to audio CDs at home) click here & The Mozart Effect CDclick here

Hairband for a long hairstyle to be in a good posture click here

For flute only: purchase maintenance kit: click here

For clarinet only: purchase an extra set of reed click here & maintenance kit click here

For oboe only: purchase two double reeds click here or click here & maintenance kit click here

Rosin: for violin/viola/cello only click here

Rosin: for double bass only click here

Shoulder rest (violin/viola only): Kun original; various sizes; this example is for 4/4 size.

Shoulder rest (foam type): click here; various sizes; this example is for ½ size.
Start-up Video Clips:Please plan to watch the startup video clip with your child once a week for the first month or before your child receives lessons.

Take the following steps:
-Visit: www.myeelibrary.com
-Click “My Book Doesn’t Have a Code:
-Enter “ISBN Number” (see below)
-Click “Start-up Video”

ISBN number for each instrument
Violin:            ISBN 0-634-03817-6
Viola:             ISBN 978-0-634-03818-1
Cello:             ISBN 978-0-634-03819-8
Double Bass: ISBN 978-0-634-03820-4
Flute:             ISBN 0-634-00311-9
Oboe:            ISBN 0-634-00312-7
Clarinet:        ISBN 0-634-00314-3
Bassoon:      ISBN 0-634-00313-5
Trumpet:       ISBN 0-634-00320-8
Trombone:    ISBN 0-634-00322-4
Baritone:       ISBN 0-634-00323-2
French Horn: ISBN 0-634-00321-6
Tuba:             ISBN 0-634-00325-9
Percussion:   ISBN 978-0-634-00327-1