Unit 1:
G-String, Slurs, & 8th Notes
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!
G-String Notes - Pg 26
Violin, Viola, Cello
Mr. Williams shows you how to read and play notes on your G-String.
Bass
Mr. Williams shows bass students how to play C-natural on the A String, and your low G on the E String.
The G-Major Scale - Pg 27
Mr. Williams demonstrates the new G-Major Scale, that you can now play utilizing the new notes learned on Page 26.
Slurs - Pg 28
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
Ties vs. Slurs - Pg 29
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.
Eighth Notes - Pg 30
Mr. Williams discusses how to play and count eighth notes on your instrument. This includes a new method of counting, called the Eastman Method.
Incorporating 8th Notes - Pg 31
Mr. Williams will talk about incorporating different rhythms into a piece of music.