Introducing Third Position for the Violin!This book teaches the third position on the violin through exercises and relevant short pieces, each designed to teach a specific concept. Third Position for the Violin, Book One is a step-by-step method for introducing the position to you in the least daunting way!Each skill is taught with one or more exercises, followed by a short piece that uses the skill that was just taught. This teaches the student how to use skills in the most practical way, in so that they will be able to easily play third position when it is encountered in standard violin repertoire, such as the Vivaldi Violin Concerto in A Minor. With a systematic approach that includes a strong emphasis on shifting, Third Position for the Violin, Book One is a valuable addition to the violin teaching repertoire. This book can be accompanied by Third Position Study Book for the Violin, Book One, which focuses on playing across strings and reading notes in third position.