(Essential Elements). (Essential Technique for Strings is fully compatible with Essential Technique 2000 for Strings) Essential Technique for Strings includes exercises for the higher positions and shifting, along with scales, bowings, and special techniques. Additional features: * Music theory and history * Multicultural music * Creativity and assessment * Sight-reading and rhythm pages Book also includes My EE Library* (myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD* ...with Play-along mp3 tracks for many of the exercises *Internet access required for My EE Library . Book includes instructions to order free optional CD.