The first 4-6 weeks of the 5th grade year are spent expanding our basic skills on our instrument. We first start out learning our G-String notes on Violin, Viola, & `Cello, and expanding our range on the bass. Weeks 3 & 4 focus on learning the art of slurs and recognizing a tie, and how that is played differently than a slur. Weeks 5 & 6 focus on integrating the 8th note into the music, and how the bowing has to work to make it sound amazing!
Mr. Williams shows you how to read and play notes on your G-String.
Mr. Williams shows bass students how to play C-natural on the A String, and your low G on the E String.
Mr. Williams demonstrates the new G-Major Scale, that you can now play utilizing the new notes learned on Page 26.
Mr. Williams shows you what a slur is and how to perform it on your instrument. Refer to the top page 28 in String Basics Book 1
Mr. Williams talks about what ties are, and how they are different from slurs. Refer to the top of page 29 in String Basics Book 1.
Mr. Williams discusses how to play and count eighth notes on your instrument. This includes a new method of counting, called the Eastman Method.
Mr. Williams will talk about incorporating different rhythms into a piece of music.