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Strings:
Strings:
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Stringed instruments come in fractional sizes.
Students will be measured for the correct size.
2 Measure Size.mp4
Additional Materials- required:
Additional Materials- required:
String Basics Book 1 for your child’s instrument
Sponge shoulder rest for violin and viola students
All orchestra students will need a 1” binder with clear pocket and a pencil
Strings Additional materials.MOVCello and bass students may
also find it helpful to have a
cello anchor.
This prevents
the instrument from slipping
and protects floors.
Cello Anchor or "rock stop"
Cello Anchor or "rock stop"
sponge shoulder rest
Violin and Viola students- consider upgrading to an Everest shoulder rest for better support
Lesson Book
Lesson Book
Some rental companies include the book on the rental forms.
Please order for the correct size instrument.
Additional Materials- optional:
Additional Materials- optional:
Optional: A music stand is not required, but is encouraged so the music will be at the appropriate height for home practice.
Students may also find a metronome to be helpful; there are analog and digital metronomes and metronome apps available for smartphones and tablets.
Folding Music Stand-
strongly encouraged
Not required:
Tuner/Metronome
Tuner/Metronome app
There are many free and paid apps;
Soundcorset and Tonal Energy are two examples.
12 Tuning.mp4Tuning
Teacher will tune string instruments each lesson; it takes time to develop the skills to learn how to tune:
ear training, physical coordination, experience
Please reach out to your orchestra teacher for help.
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