Violin student books Books for beginners This book’s copyright is expired. You can download and print for free. Print out only the music page 9-32 Download 3 ring binder You will also need Violin Renting a good violin is recommended for young beginners. It doesn’t make sense to buy expensive violin when your child is going to grow and have to get different size next year. Also try to avoid buying cheap violin that does have horrible sound. Shoulder rest Full size shoulder rest, 1/4 size shoulder rest1/16 size shoulder rest Music stand Sturdy music stand maybe takes up more space and cost more, but it is much more effective. Violin rosin Pirastro gold flexString House rosin Something to write with Anything to write with, but I find that mechanical pencil seems to work the best.