Just the Facts for Strings is a music theory workbook series designed for violin, viola, cello, double bass, and guitar students. Using a discovery-based and spiral learning approach, these student-friendly workbooks reinforce essential music theory concepts through written lessons and rhythmic exercises. Ideal for private music lessons, beginning orchestra students, homeschool music education, and music teachers, the series helps string players understand the theory behind the notes they play.
Just The Facts Music Theory Workbooks – Complete Set – 16 Books (Strings)
The Just the Facts for Strings music theory workbooks use a discovery-based, spiral learning approach to help students build understanding step by step while reinforcing previously learned concepts. Designed for violin, viola, cello, double bass, and guitar students, these engaging, student-friendly workbooks are ideal for private lessons, beginning orchestra students, homeschool music education, and adults who want to understand the theory behind the music they play. By connecting music theory to practical musicianship, the series helps students develop a stronger foundation in music reading and understanding.
Just The Facts for Strings – VIOLIN PRIMER – 1st year students – Ages 5-8
Beginning book for young students. Large staffs for small hands, fun alphabet activities, & introduction to naming open string notes on the Treble staff: G, D, A & E. Note values quarter through whole, time signatures, bar lines and writing counts.
Just The Facts for Strings – VIOLIN BOOK 1 – 1st year students – Ages 8+
This book follows Primer for the young students or it can be an entry level book for ages 8 & up. Material includes Facts from Primer, plus intervals of 2nds.
Just The Facts for Strings – VIOLIN BOOK 2
This book follows Book 1 for all ages. New material includes Italian terms, Note & Rest values (eighths & up), Major scale pattern, Key signatures for G, D & A Major, Drawing intervals of 2nd through 5th, Note value rule (2 of a kind & 3 of a kind), Naturals & Arpeggios. Ear-training and analysis questions in every lesson.
Just The Facts for Strings – VIOLIN BOOK 3
This workbook follows Book 2 for all students. This is a transition book with multiple clefs. The original series Just the Facts Book 6 will follow this level. Concepts covered: Note and rest values Sixteenth through Whole, Note & rest value rules (2 of a kind + 3 of a kind), Enharmonic notes, Interval of an octave I, IV, V major scale tones plus tonic triads.
Just The Facts for Strings – VIOLA PRIMER – 1st Year Students – Ages 5-8
Beginning book for young students. Large staffs for small hands, fun alphabet activities, & introduction to naming open string notes on the Alto staff: C, G, D & A. Note values quarter through whole, time signatures, bar lines and writing counts.
Just The Facts for Strings – VIOLA BOOK 1 – 1st Year Students – Ages 8+
Beginning book for young students. Large staffs for small hands, fun alphabet activities, & introduction to naming open string notes on the Alto staff: C, G, D & A. Note values quarter through whole, time signatures, bar lines and writing counts.
Just The Facts for Strings – VIOLA BOOK 2
This book follows Book 1 for all ages. New material includes Italian terms, Note & Rest values (eighths & up), Major scale pattern, Key signatures for C, G & D Major, Drawing intervals of 2nd through 5th, Note value rule (2 of a kind & 3 of a kind), Naturals & Arpeggios. Ear-training and analysis questions in every lesson.
Just The Facts for Strings – VIOLA BOOK 3
This workbook follows Book 2 for all students. This is a transition book with multiple clefs. The original series Just the Facts Book 6 will follow this level. Concepts covered: Note and rest values � Sixteenth through Whole, Note & rest value rules (2 of a kind + 3 of a kind), Enharmonic notes, Interval of an octave I, IV, V major scale tones plus tonic triads
Just The Facts for Strings – CELLO BOOK 1 – 1st Year Students – Ages 8+
This book follows Primer for the young students or it can be an entry level book for ages 8 & up. Material includes Facts from Primer, plus intervals of 2nds.
Just The Facts for Strings – CELLO BOOK 2
This book follows Book 1 for all ages. New material includes Italian terms, Note & Rest values (eighths & up), Major scale pattern, Key signatures for C, G & D Major, Drawing intervals of 2nd through 5th, Note value rule (2 of a kind & 3 of a kind), Naturals & Arpeggios. A Game in every lesson!
Just The Facts for Strings – CELLO BOOK 3
Book 2 for all students. This is a transition book with multiple clefs. The original series Just the Facts Book 6 will follow this level. Concepts covered: Note and rest values � Sixteenth through Whole, Note & rest value rules (2 of a kind + 3 of a kind), Enharmonic notes, Interval of an octave I, IV, V major scale tones plus tonic triads.