Fingerboard Geography for the String Class
Fingerboard Geography for the String Class

Author: Barbara Barber

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781457428494

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String pedagogue Barbara Barber has developed an intonation system which teaches string players the layout of the fingerboard and takes the guesswork out of playing in tune. In String Class Fingerboard Geography, "Finger Marches" establish the 1st finger "home base" note on all four strings. Finger Pattern Exercises -- four basic color-coded patterns for violin, viola, cello and bass -- develop quick, precise action in the left hand without the need for fingerboard tapes. Fingerboard Geography exercises teach note names, distances and intervals for all the notes in 1st position (cellos and basses shift). "No Fear Shifting" has students sailing effortlessly all the way to 8th position on their first day of shifting. Can be used as a daily warm-up routine and complements perfectly any beginning string method. All four instruments are included in one simple book.

Fingerboard Geography for Violin, Volume 1
Fingerboard Geography for Violin, Volume 1

Author: Barbara Barber

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9781457428500

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String pedagogue Barbara Barber has developed an intonation system which teaches string players the layout of the fingerboard and takes the guesswork out of playing in tune. In Violin Fingerboard Geography, Volume 1, "Finger Marches" establish the 1st finger "home base" note on all four strings. Finger Pattern Exercises -- 12 color-coded patterns -- develop quick, precise action in the left hand without the need for fingerboard tapes. Fingerboard Geography Exercises teach note names, distances and intervals for all the notes in 1st position. No Fear Shifting has students sailing effortlessly all the way to 8th position on their first day of shifting. Violin Fingerboard Geography, Volume 1, concludes with dozens of Practice Suggestions for pieces in the Suzuki® Violin School, Volumes 1-4, but can be used as a daily warm-up routine and complements perfectly any beginning violin method. The book includes 4 pull-out color-coded Finger Pattern charts.

Hal Leonard Fiddle Method
Hal Leonard Fiddle Method

Author: Chris Wagoner

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781423426776

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" ... The perfect introduction to playing folk, bluegrass, and country styles on the violin."--Page 4 of cover

Mastery for Strings: Level 1
Mastery for Strings: Level 1

Author: William Dick

Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781457427183

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A unique, efficient methodology for developing high levels of proficiency in string players in both classroom and private studio settings. It complements the standard method books by constructing a step-by-step pedagogical program for violin, viola, cello and string bass.

Scales for Advanced Violists
Scales for Advanced Violists

Author: Barbara Barber

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-06-20

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781457445323

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The practice of scales need never be monotonous! Scales for Advanced Violists is a user-friendly scale book with each of the twelve keys complete. Dozens of bowings and rhythmic variants are offered to develop and improve evenness, clarity, agility, speed, and intonation. An innovative introduction to double-stops takes the guess work out of this important technique. The Circle of 5ths explains key signatures. The book includes three octave major, melodic minor, harmonic minor, arpeggios, broken 3rds, and chromatic scales. Double-stops in octaves, thirds, sixths, and harmonics are presented in two octaves. This is the only scale book that most violists will ever need!

Mastery for Strings, Level 2
Mastery for Strings, Level 2

Author: William Dick

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 9781457428036

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Mastery for Strings presents a unique, efficient methodology for developing high levels of proficiency in string players in both classroom and private studio settings. Cornerstones of the Mastery for Strings approach are: a curriculum design for large heterogeneous string classes, technical skills organized in small, sequential steps, "how-to" pages with clear goals, explicit instructions, and recognizable evaluation criteria for each technical skill, a plan for developing problem-solving strategies and self-evaluation skills, music theory (fingerboard geography) taught without reference to the piano keyboard.

Solos for Young Violists Viola Part and Piano Acc., Volume 1
Solos for Young Violists Viola Part and Piano Acc., Volume 1

Author: Barbara Barber

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781457413902

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Solos for Young Violists is a five-volume series of music books featuring 34 works for viola and piano. Many of the pieces in this collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the major viola repertoire, while others are newly discovered, arranged, and published for this series. Compiled, edited and recorded by violist Barbara Barber, Solos for Young Violists is a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels and represents an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violists. The collection has become a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages.

Achieving Musical Success in the String Classroom
Achieving Musical Success in the String Classroom

Author: Karel Butz

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2019-07-30

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0190602910

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Achieving Musical Success in the String Classroom describes a fully pragmatic pedagogical approach toward developing complete musicianship in beginning through advanced level string players by incorporating the ideas of Mimi Zweig, Paul Rolland, and Shinichi Suzuki. Author Karel Butz's philosophical assumptions are explained regarding the structure and purpose of string teaching contributing to a high level of musical artistry among students. Introductory through advanced string concepts relating to instrument set-up, posture, left and right hand development, music theory, aural skills, assessment procedures, imagery in playing, the development individual practice and ensemble skills, and effective rehearsal strategies are explained in a sequential approach that benefit the classroom teacher and student. In addition, several score examples, sample lesson plans, grading rubrics as well as videos of Butz demonstrating his pedagogical ideas and techniques with musicians are included.