The upbeat style and dialogue, and contemporary design, gently guides students through a five-section curriculum: Vibrato Readiness, The Birth of a Vibrato, The Developing Vibrato, The Maturing Vibrato, The Artistic Vibrato. All teachers of string instruments will find Viva Vibrato! user friendly, whether in a private studio or in a homogeneous or heterogeneous string class. Features Include: Swingercises: Developmental exercises and techniques guide both student and teacher through an effective, friendly vibrato curriculum. Literature: The folk songs and solos were selected for their high musical quality, beauty, range of musical style, and their application to a specific vibrato technique. Photographs: State of the art, multiple image photographs are used to reinforce the written text. Viva Advice:Quick, useful insights and suggestions in the Teacher's Manual will provide increased pedagogical power. History, Anatomy, Physics, Equipment, Pedagogy. A wealth of valuable resource material is included to assist the string and non-string teacher in gaining a better understanding of the teaching of vibrato.