The most important aspect of the violin method 'Die fröhliche Violine' is the enjoyment of learning the violin. The manual aims for an early playful approach with the instrument. During lessons, students are addressed in an age-appropriate language. Additionally, the method provides a stylistically diverse range of classical and folk pieces and always offers many interesting insights into the music and its composers.

Volume 1: A detailed introduction to bow grip – songs and pieces using exclusively the first type of fingering, focusing on rhythmic, melodic, and technical variety – playful engagement and feeling of violin playing techniques such as pizzicato, playing position, harmonics, and double stops.

This edition includes a code for downloading audio tracks featuring all the songs and pieces with funny dialogues spoken by children.