Resources

Tips for a successful instrument purchase

Vendors in the valley:

• https://desertstrings.us/

• https://familymusic.com/

• http://kesslerstrings.com/

• https://stores.musicarts.com/henderson

• www.violinoutlet.com

• Instrument care 101:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkySH0iVGZQ

  • Note: If you are using a school instrument and are uncomfortable performing any of these tasks, do not hesitate to ask Ms. Munoz for assistance. To do so, fill out an instrument maintenance request form:

• Tuning the violin/viola:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6UVfSg-kcg (uses violin, but very informative)

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbufOE9Ya0Q

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swGWwDp-6CE

• Tuning the cello:

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nldDIhAaRc

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxgoHnnHSqM

• www.musictheory.net > exercises > note identification > settings > change to desired clef, range, and turn off accidentals to begin.

• Staff Wars on a computer is a FREE download to help with note naming. It's a very fun game for Treble, Alto, and Bass Clef note reading. There is a paid version that you can get in the Apple and Google Play stores for your devices. http://www.themusicinteractive.com/downloads.html

• http://rhythmrandomizer.com/ > customize options for preferred difficulty, then click on the rhythm to generate. Utilize this platform by counting, clapping, doing pizzicato while counting, and bowing each rhythm.

• Having trouble with a particular rhythm in your sheet music? Go to this website and enter the rhythm into this program. It will either voice the count, or play the rhythm on drums. http://philtulga.com/counter.html

• https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/ > try it for free > strings > your instrument > custom > optimize settings to your needs > next > specify range and leaps (I do as high as it lets me for a challenge) > specify time signature > specify key(D Major for beginners) > select either free play or challenge. Notes: you can change the tempo to fit your needs, as well as add a metronome. There is a playback option. I recommend this be used in multiple ways. Not only to sight read on an instrument, but to sight say/sing the note names. Students can say the notes in rhythm, utilizing counts. For example, when it is an A half note at the start of the measure, students can say A-2 B C. I highly recommend this method of practice. There is a direct link between master players and music literacy.

Video Drills: https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=375147&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=719062

https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=375147&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=video

Del Sol Academy of the Performing Arts:

General Info: https://www.delsolacademy.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=306788&type=d

Audition information: https://www.delsolacademy.org/ourpages/auto/2020/4/17/32750791/Late%20Audition%20%20Infographic%20_8_.pdf

Las Vegas Academy of the Arts:

General info: https://www.lasvegasacademy.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=375147&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=696043

Audition information: https://lasvegasacademy.net/ourpages/auto/2020/4/22/48982412/Updated%20Late%20Audition%20Posting%20Music%20Conservatory.pdf

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