Product Specs
The Starters Teacher's Handbook is the perfect resource for all teachers using Fiddle, Viola, and Cello Time Starters. Brimming over with creative ideas, it contains imaginative accompaniments for all tunes in the pupil books, extra pieces and warm-ups, photocopiable resources and a fantastic CD for use with all three instruments. With clear presentation and careful pacing, this book will be welcomed by anyone looking for a helping hand with the important early stages of learning an instrument.
Kathy Blackwell and David Blackwell
Kathy Blackwell is an experienced peripatetic string teacher, currently working for Oxfordshire County Council. She has a special interest in teaching the violin and viola to young children, both individually and in groups.
David Blackwell has worked in publishing for both Oxford University Press and The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. He has conducted both adult and children's choirs, and published several fine choral arrangements, as well as pieces for Oxford's Piano Time series.
Please note some books listed as containing CD have now been updated with an audio download. If you have a preference please contact us so we can confirm which edition is currently in use.
Orchestral Instruments - Delivery is FREE within Great Britain for all instruments. The price you see is the price you pay. (Instruments over £100 are always sent by our Express service, regardless of the service selected in the checkout.)
Pianos - Delivery is FREE within Great Britain for all pianos. The price you see is the price you pay. We use a courier service and aim to have most things delivered within 3 working days.
Doorstep Drop-off only. Pianos are delivered flatpack, usually on a pallet, for self assembly. Please be aware that if you choose our courier service for larger items such as digital pianos, the courier is not contracted to carry items up any steps or stairs. If there are stairs leading to the front door of the delivery address, or you live in an apartment which is not on pavement level, it is your responsibility to arrange for transportation from the pavement level to the delivery address. Please be aware that the box can weigh 60Kg to 120Kg. We recommend that that you have help to move the box to the room of your choice from two or three able-bodied persons. In this instance, the delivery driver may, at their own discretion assist you in carrying the parcels into the delivery address, but they are not contracted nor obliged to do so.
Piano deliveries in Sussex - Subject to availability, we are often able to offer a free, pre-arranged timed delivery and setup service within 50 miles of our shops. With this option pianos are delivered and assembled in your home and the piano is left ready to play.
Please select your preferred option in the checkout.
Please note: Digital Sheet Music purchases do not count towards free shipping eligibility.
You can call or email us to arrange a stock transfer to your preferred branch.
| Location | Stock |
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| Warehouse | In Stock |
| Chichester | Out of Stock |
| Hove | Out of Stock |
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Our instruments are fully checked and set up through our workshop to ensure perfect playing.
