Student Resources

Mrs Yavorsky is available for extra help at the following times:

A Days: 8th graders
B Days: 7th graders
After school offered on Tuesdays/Thursdays when requested

Below you will find videos, links, and attachments that are meant to help you improve your performance techniques and musicality. Try to check them out when you get a chance!

Click here to access Teoria-- a website that has an AWESOME reference dictionary of musical terms. If you find a word or phrase in your music that you don't understand, look it up on Teoria!

Need free music? Check out IMSLP.org. You can find almost anything in the public domain, including Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and thousands of other composers. Download solo music, chamber music, orchestra parts, piano scores, and more!

Check out this rhythm dictation game to improve your sight reading and rhythm skills!

Fingering/position charts

These are the BEST EVER charts for learning which fingers play which notes in which positions.

Violin Fingering Chart, Viola Fingering Chart, Cello Fingering Chart, Bass Fingering Chart

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS

All About strings

In general, strings should be replaced every 6-12 months
Click here to check out Shar's "String Buying Sound Guide" -- it will help you decide which strings are the best fit for you