Origin - It is believed that materials for violin instruction surfaced in the mid-eighteenth century. "The Art of Playing on the Violin" by Francesco Geminiani came out in 1751 and is believed to be one of the first violin instruction books. In the book, Geminiani covered basic violin playing skills such as scales, fingering and bowing.
Philosophy - The method recommends the child must be at least 5 years old before taking music lessons. Students are encouraged to work alone on their skill and there may or may not be group activities.
Technique - Unlike the Suzuki Method which emphasizes rote learning, the Traditional Method stresses note reading. Lessons begin with simple tunes, folk songs and etudes.
Parent's Role - Like the Kodaly method, parents play a passive role, often their presence in the classroom is not an integral part of the learning environment. It is the teacher who plays the primary role as educator.
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