An update of the Dotzauer Method Books, with supplemental material, lots of textual descriptions and contemporary languaging. See product detail pages to read the full preface. This is the first half of Book 1 and goes from absolute beginner through basic first position, but no extensions. GLOSSARY is included of all music terminology used in this book. 26 pages total. The 2nd half of the book, Book 1-B, has 38 pages. You can also purchase Book 1 complete (66 pages). COVER PAGE HAS PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS.