Maica Brandao

The violin did not yet exist in the Middle Ages, but its ancestor the medieval fiddle, was mistrals' favourite instrument. Its repertoire was large. It was used to accompany songs, but also for dancin...

The objective of this book is to provide young violinists with a short collection of Renaissance music from Italy, France, England and Germany. During the Renaissance, polyphonic music reached its ape...

The author wishes to share her own musical childhood in Brazil. The songs we learn when we are young develop our inner rhythm and, without undue effort or intellectual analysis, help lay the foundatio...

This book is the result of years of teaching the violin in Brazil, Switzerland and France.It helps children integrate three basic parameters: the musical gesture, sound and musicality, with:- Short so...