I got a book "Essential Elements 2000 for violin" and am reading it word for word, including all the forwards and side margins, etc.  I am following this book and completing every exercise, even re-learning to hold the violin they way they say.

I hope his is a good book?  I want to make sure my foundation is strong, I know from 30 years with the guitar how a weak foundation can bring about frustration and heartache down the line.

Mark (Mt. Fiddler)