Beginning Strings
For students in 5th or 6th grade who are NEW to playing violin, viola, cello, or bass.
For students in 5th or 6th grade who are NEW to playing violin, viola, cello, or bass.
Syllabus
Note: Daily practice is essential to skill development. Each day, review what we worked on in class. Use your eyes and ears to notice how you are improving and what needs improvement.
Week 1
Instrument Care
Sitting with good posture and playing position
Holding the bow
Playing Open strings
Left hand position
Playing first notes
Week 2
Reading Notes: D, E, F#
Playing rhythms with the bow: Quarter notes, Eighth notes, and rests
Refining Left and Right hand positions
Bow lifts
Week 3
Reading and Playing Notes: D, E, F#, G, A, B
Staccato and Legato
Controlling bow speed, weight, and placement
Unison Songs
Week 4
Listening skills
Refining skills
Performance Preparation