Méthode Élémentaire - 1er cahier was created by Maurice Hauchard (1870-1957), a French violinist, composer and music teacher. This is the first of a series of two constituting a renowned progressive method for beginners.

Focusing on the finger positions using semi-tones, rhythms and easy scales, this first book only uses the following tonalities: G major, C major and D major.

The quality and the efficiency of Maurice Hauchards methods make this book a key series to have for a Violin player. And, in addition to this series, the composer has also created nine additional methods for strings.