Includes: 　　• Extra slow scales 　　• Interval exercises 　　• Scales at graduated speeds – both rhythmic versions 　　• Scales at graduated speeds – both rhythmic versions in slurred bowing 　　• Arpeggio exercises 　　• Arpeggios at graduated speeds 　　 　　Elizabeth Barker is a professional freelance musician and teacher. She has been teaching violin for 15 years and is passionate about finding ways to help pupils with their practice at home. She believes that practice methods are key and can contribute more than you would imagine to a pupil’s development and achievement. Elizabeth has noticed that scale performance in exams can sometimes make the difference between a merit and a distinction, or between a pass and a merit. 　　 　　Elizabeth has found that pupils who practise with a pre-recorded scale improve their intonation and gain an improved sense of the key centre. Stringed instruments present a particular challenge in this respect, as there are no frets or physical keys to act as a guide. These recordings can help pupils to make the most of their practice time. The interval exercises and graduate speeds will help pupils to build a level of fluency, and ultimately enhance their exam performance. 　　 　　Recorded at Mayford Studios, Woking, GU22 0PP, UK.