izzicato metho
Method Book Series for Young Violinists
Click here for Book 1
Click here for Book 2
Click here for Book 3
Available on
Send us your email and be the first to know about all the upcoming giveaways and discounts for The Pizzicato Method!
Discover the Pizzicato Method – A Joyful Start to Violin Playing
The Pizzicato Method is grounded in the rich tradition of European violin pedagogy and enriched with the latest insights in music education.
Step by step, students learn to play the violin alongside their teacher through engaging duets, playful games, and carefully designed exercises. Along the way, they also build foundational skills in music reading and elementary music theory.
Children will enjoy performing a wide variety of music—from traditional and children’s songs to charming classical pieces—perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Welcome to your violin adventure!
Let’s make learning musical, meaningful, and fun.
What’s Inside the Pizzicato Method
- Designed for children aged 5 and up
- Interactive music theory integrated into lessons
- Large, easy-to-read notation for young eyes
- Original pizzicato nursery rhymes to teach rhythm playfully
- Clear illustrations of correct violin and bow hold
- Bow hold games to develop healthy technique
- Technical exercises and scales that grow with the student
- A variety of children’s songs and folk tunes
- Inspiring classical excerpts from the violin repertoire
- Beautiful duets to enjoy with a teacher or parent
About the Author
MA Ines Ana Tomić, advisor professor, is a music educator with over 25 years of experience. She has received numerous awards for her work, including three “Oskar znanja” (Knowledge Oscars) and the annual award from the Croatian Association of Music and Dance Educators.
Her students have won more than 120 prizes at national and international competitions, and in addition to performing at numerous concerts, they regularly appear on Croatian Television programs. A significant number of her students have studied or graduated from music academies in Croatia and around the world (Yale, Texas, Berlin, Vienna), and some have already become established and respected musicians.
She is a member of competition juries and a mentor to university students and trainee teachers. She has given over 100 lectures at international congresses and professional gatherings in Croatia, and for the past 15 years, she has held masterclasses for students and teachers, as well as seminars in music schools, several times a year.
She is the author of Violina 1, 2, and 3 (Školska knjiga 2008, 2018, 2021, 2023), the highly popular violin teaching manual Exercises and Scales for Violin Positions, and The Pizzicato Method – a series of seven books of methodological and didactic materials in English. She has also written numerous professional and popular articles on music pedagogy.
She is the mother of two children.
Let’s Play Violin! Book 1
The First Steps in Violin Playing — Joyful, Clear, and Child-Friendly
Pizzicato Method – Book 1 is the perfect introduction to the world of violin for young beginners. Grounded in traditional European violin pedagogy and enriched with modern educational practices, this book offers a playful, structured, and engaging start to music-making.
Through simple exercises, interactive games, and carefully sequenced repertoire, students learn how to hold the instrument correctly, produce their first sounds, read music, and develop coordination between the left and right hands—all in an encouraging and age-appropriate way.
Designed for children aged 5 and up, Book 1 nurtures confidence, curiosity, and a love of music from the very first lesson.
What’s Inside Pizzicato Book 1
- Step-by-step introduction to violin posture, instrument parts, and bow hold
- Pizzicato and bowing games to develop relaxed and coordinated motion
- Music theory through movement, visuals, and play
- First notes on all four strings with finger placement guides
- Open string and fingered-note exercises to build reading and intonation
- Scales in D, A, and G major to reinforce pitch and bowing
- Beginner bow strokes: middle, half, and whole bow; détaché and legato
- Rhythmic patterns including eighth notes, sixteenths, and dotted rhythms
- Traditional children’s songs, classical excerpts, and duets
Learning Through Joy and Structure
Book 1 balances structure with play—combining careful pedagogy with creativity. Every exercise is intentionally designed to prepare students for fluent future playing while keeping lessons light-hearted and motivating.
With large notation, clear illustrations, and imaginative games, Pizzicato Method – Book 1 helps young violinists build a solid technical and musical foundation from day one.
Flip through some random sample pages:
Start with Confidence and Curiosity
Whether you’re a teacher introducing violin to a new student or a parent looking for a structured and joyful method, Pizzicato Book 1 offers everything needed to begin the journey with clarity and excitement.
Hold the violin. Make your first sound. Read your first notes.
Welcome to your musical world—this is where it begins.
Table of Contents
Let’s Play Violin! Book 1
Let’s Play Violin! Book 2
Building Technique, Expanding Sound, Deepening Musical Understanding
Pizzicato Method – Book 2 continues the journey begun in Book 1, guiding young violinists through their next steps with clarity, confidence, and creativity.
This level builds on the strong foundation of posture, rhythm, and note-reading—introducing more advanced fingerings, new scales, expressive bowing styles, and rich musical textures. Through playful exercises, engaging repertoire, and thoughtful pedagogy, students gain fluency in tone production, left-hand agility, and musical expression.
Whether taught in private lessons or small groups, Book 2 helps young players feel more independent, expressive, and ready to explore the wider world of violin music.
What’s Inside Pizzicato Book 2
- New fingerings including low 2nd, low 4th, and high 3rd fingers
- Chromatic fingerings for 2nd and 3rd fingers
- Expanded scales: C major, A minor, G major (2 octaves), E minor, A major, and F♯ minor
- Double stops: introduction to 6ths, 3rds, and 5ths
- Articulation techniques: martelé and staccato
- Rhythmic variety: triplets, syncopation, Siciliana patterns, and asymmetrical bowing
- Bow lifting and control exercises for fluid string crossing
- Integrated music theory and pattern recognition
- A growing repertoire of traditional, classical, and duet pieces
A Method That Grows With the Child
Pizzicato Book 2 continues to nurture joyful, mindful violin learning—helping students not only play more complex music, but understand it, feel it, and express it. With beautiful visuals, age-appropriate explanations, and the same playful tone as Book 1, this volume deepens musical understanding while keeping lessons engaging and rewarding.
Keep the Momentum Going
Whether you’re a teacher guiding young players or a parent supporting your child’s journey, Pizzicato Method – Book 2 is the perfect next step in a violinist’s early development.
Grow skills. Build confidence. Spark expression.
Let the music continue!
Table of Contents
Let’s Play Violin! Book 2
Let’s Play Violin! Book 3
Developing Artistry, Strengthening Technique, and Preparing for Intermediate Playing
Pizzicato Method – Book 3 is the final book in the beginner-level series, carefully crafted to help young violinists transition from foundational skills to early intermediate playing with confidence, control, and creativity.
At this stage, students expand their range of fingerings, tackle more complex rhythms and bowing patterns, and learn to shape sound with greater precision and musicality. Through expressive repertoire, scale studies, and refined technique-building exercises, Book 3 deepens both technical ability and musical understanding.
This volume empowers students to play with more independence—equipping them to take on ensemble playing, exams, or further solo repertoire.
What’s Inside Pizzicato Book 3
- New fingerings: low 1st, high 4th, and chromatic use of 1st finger
- Advanced scale work: C, A, B, F, B♭, G minor, D minor, E♭ major and more
- Scale-based bowing patterns to build tone, speed, and control
- String crossing techniques: détaché and legato transitions
- Articulations: marcato and martelé for clear, dynamic phrasing
- Rhythmic challenges: Siciliana, dotted rhythms, syncopation, and bowing variety
- Duets and ensemble pieces that encourage listening and musical dialogue
- Repertoire drawn from traditional, classical, and pedagogical favorites
From Skill to Expression
With Pizzicato Book 3, students begin to think like musicians: learning not just what to play, but how to shape it with color, contrast, and intention. The book balances technique and expression, offering young violinists the tools they need to prepare for intermediate-level music.
Table of Contents
Let’s Play Violin! Book 3
Preparing for What Comes Next
Whether your students aim to join an orchestra, enter competitions, or continue exploring solo works, Pizzicato Method – Book 3 lays the groundwork for confident, expressive playing in all settings.
Refine technique. Explore sound. Express with confidence.
Your students are ready for what comes next—and Pizzicato Book 3 will take them there.
Send us your email and be the first to know about all the upcoming giveaways and discounts for The Pizzicato Method!
Pošaljite nam svoj e-mail i prvi saznajte o svim nadolazećim darivanjima i popustima!
All books can be found on Ms. Tomić Amazon Author Page