Hal Leonard Essential Elements for Strings Violin Book 1 Beginner Method

EEi online subscription code doesn’t work

And publisher hasn’t returned emails or calls to customer service. I bought this because of good reviews of the online platform. Not a lot of value if that’s not included

Luz Sarai Valdez

September 19, 2026

Great Violin Book for Beginners

I’m very happy with this violin book. It’s easy to follow and provides clear lessons that are great for beginners who are learning the basics of playing the violin. The exercises help you practice notes, rhythm, and technique step by step. I also like that it includes popular songs, which makes practicing more enjoyable and motivating. Overall, it’s a great resource for anyone starting their violin journey.

Love the book, but book has shampoo on bottom

Weird delivery. The bottom of the book smells like shampoo.

No online access

Advertised as including the online course, but the book arrived with the activation code blacked out

No CD

We got this book because it was required as part of the music curriculum in elementary school. But the book was surprisingly thin with less than 50 pages. Furthermore there are some tunes that reference CD but no CD is included.

Received a USED book

Received a used book, even though it’s supposed to be NEW! Wrinkled, written through, ripped up! This was supposed to accompany my daughter’s brand new violin as part of her birthday present. Very upset and will be returning!

Karina Isabella

October 24, 2024

Violin Book 1 Essential Elements for Strings

Arrived in perfect condition! Safely wrapped.

Fatima's Little Cakery

August 23, 2024

what we need!

Great book for beginners!

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A.Nichole.A

December 20, 2023

Can’t use the account

Bought this book for my daughter’s violin lessons. When I tried to create her online account to use the interactive features it says “your book has already been activated.” So even though this is a new purchase, you can’t use the online features.

Quality review

Product arrived quickly and was the correct item. Since my daughter needed it immediately we used clear packing tape to reinforce the ripped spot and decorated the spot with a sticker.

Inaccurate description!

Did not include 2000 version or DVD

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Spiral bound

The spiral bound doesn’t hold the pages.

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It arrived gross

Look at how this book arrived!!!

First music book

Music book with a key inside for additional help for my kiddo. Easy to navigate the online portion. Affordable and it shipped very quickly.

Product arrived in terrible condition

1st violin book experience. It was Rewarding

My violin teacher told me Purchase this book.I feel confident playing Violin. I'm still a beginner. This Is great for beginner Violin players learning the basics skills.

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Book Missing a Chunk

The book is what we ordered, however, there is a large chunk missing from the book. This is exactly how it was delivered and there was no damage to the packaging whatsoever. The only reasonable explanation is that someone saw this book when packaging it and thought it was acceptable to package and sell it as "new". Also, and this is weird, I ordered a spiral book and as you can see from the picture this is not a spiral book. I am in the process of returning this one and ordering a replacememt.

Great

Amazing book

Didn’t receive CD 😑

I just received my book and I’m happy with the book I just didn’t receive the CD.

Highly recommend

This book is great, My instructor actually uses the same book except for they have an older version. The book literally starts from the basics and then work your way up. Easy to read and understand and breaks everything down really well. Excuse the pencil note markings on one or two of the photos. That's just notes my instructor left for me on one of our lessons. Whether you're learning to play in a group setting or just by yourself this book teaches you all the notes and techniques you will need to learn whether you plan to play Solo music or in a group ei. orchestra / symphonies. I highly recommend this book.

Hannah B

July 23, 2019

Best buy for beginners

It is as it describes. Essential elements, the basics in a sort of crash course. It is legible, the font isn't too small. I am a very new beginner and I really am pleased with the book. I will update in a month or so, after I've had some time to dig into it and practice.

AR QT

September 17, 2018

Great beginner's violin book

The book was exactly like the instructor's book and it was delivered on Sunday with enough time for my son to study before class. The instructor had me to darken out the name of the notes to help my son remember the note placement on the staff. If you plan on darkening the notes out, use a pen & NOT a marker/sharpie or it will bleed through to the next page.