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KJ115 String Basics

£7.15

Code:​KJ115 KJ116 KJ117

Description

KJ115 String Basics for Violin, viola, Cello & Bass.

String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises, music from around the world, classical themes by the masters, and original compositions, students will learn to play their string instruments in an orchestra.
Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow, finger new notes, count different rhythms, read music notation, and more.

Clear, full-colour photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions, bow hold and bowing, and left hand finger patterns.

Duets, rounds, trios, and orchestra arrangements develop student’s ability to play in an ensemble setting right away. Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information.

Interactive Practice Studio is a unique and trendsetting downloadable resource containing a wealth of supporting biographical, historical, and cultural information; photos, maps, artwork, audio samples, video and more. It’s designed with your students in mind. Fun – Inspiring – Motivating!

Video Lessons offer students and teachers a comprehensive, step-by-step look at concepts taught throughout String Basics. Lessons are taught in a middle school classroom setting by authors Shade and Wolstenhulme. Lessons show special consideration for each instrument and one lesson is specially devoted to shifting for the bass.

Theory & Composition offers students hands-on experiences to better understand what they see and hear by actually learning to notate music and compose simple melodic lines.

Three books for each instrument are available, please select from the appropriate dropdown.

  • Violin: KJ115VN Book 1, KJ116VN Book 2, KJ117VN Book 3
  • Viola: KJ115VA Book 1, KJ116VA Book 2, KJ117VA Book 3
  • Cello: KJ115CO Book 1, KJ116VCO Book 2, KJ117CO Book 3
  • Bass: KJ115SB Book 1, KJ116SB Book 2, KJ117SB Book 3