The Really Easy Violin Book

very first solos for violin with piano accompaniment

Edward Huws Jones

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FAB R MUSIC

To Rosie and Graham

The Really Easy Violin Book

Very first solos for violin with piano accompaniment

Edward Huws Jones

© 1989 by Faber Music Ltd

First published in 1989 by Faber Music Ltd 3 Queen Square London WClN 3AU

Music engraved by Samba Music Engraving Co Cover illustration by Penny Dann

Printed in England

All rights reserved

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