Now the best-selling string method is even better! Book 1 for absolute beginners includes a start-up video and much, much more, all on CD-ROM. Features: – Same great Essential Elements 2000 method! – 15-minute video/super lesson for learning the basics – Play-along mp3* tracks for all 193 exercises (featuring a professional player on every instrument) – Tempo Adjustment Software – Duets and Trios – Music Listening Library – SmartMusic Software for Exercises 1-100 (for use on PC/Mac) – practice, record, and email a performance with on-screen assessment *mp3 files will play on most current CD or DVD players