? a revised version of the Preparatory Test for Violin; new version 'Violin Prep Test' effective from January 2001 ? designed to be taken by violinists who have been playing for a few terms ? contains all that the player will need to take the test, apart from the 'own choice piece' ? tunes and pieces specially composed for this Test ? enables pupils to practise and demonstrate important musical skills, such as a sense of pitch and rhythm, controlled and even playing, accuracy and quality of tone ? written in 'child-friendly' language, attractively presented and including entertaining illustrations and a fun page