Hinkie - Strings 1/2 (Section Wed 7) Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2019-2020 School Year
- Department
- Music
- Description
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Class Title:
Strings 1
Code:
E733
Text:
Sound Innovations Book 1
Rating:
3
Prerequisite:
Music Explorers highly recommended
Grade:
36
Fees:
$15
Max:
15
Can be repeated? Yes
Description: Students will learn to play the violin, viola or cello! Students will learn skills such as holding the instrument, naming parts of the instrument, tone production, holding and moving the bow, music terms associated with playing, and performing simple pieces of music. Parents will need to supply a properly sized violin, viola or cello and all other necessary equipment. Students are strongly encouraged to take Music Explorers or 2nd Grade Music before taking this class to help them develop a basic understanding of reading and performing music. NOTE: At home practice and parental involvement required. Parents are encouraged to attend the class with their student in order to better understand how to help them practice at home. Practice records are a part of students’ grades. Students will present their accomplishments each semester during an in-class recital.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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- #72-79
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- Register for SmartMusic (instructions in Post)...
- ...and use it to practice each song in preparation for our recital (Highlighted in the books):
- 28, 32, 34-36, 39-41, 55, 62, 64-68, 77-79
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Assignment
- Register for SmartMusic (instructions in Post)...
- ...and use it to practice each song in preparation for our recital (Highlighted in the books):
- 28, 32, 34-36, 39-41, 55, 62, 64-68, 77-79
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- Playing Test next week: #36 and one of the bowing exercises!
- Homework:
- 36, 52-68
- Get registered for SmartMusic and use it to help you practice!
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- Preparing for Playing Tests- work diligently on learning all your pieces:
- #35-36
- 42-59
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- #34-45
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- #28-49
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- #28-49
- Bow Hold
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- #28-34
- Practice BOW HOLD!
- with pencil (see page 11)
- with bow (see page 12)
- Set up, shake out, repeat
- Set up and move as a rocket, "draw" name on floor, tap left shoulder, etc.
- DON'T use yet- just practice holding it in the air!
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- #8-17
- #18 as a challenge piece
- Parents are welcome to attend next 2 weeks- check in with office if you come!
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- Careful tuning each day
- Purchase any items not owned (metronome, tuner, shoulder rest....see Welcome Letter)
- Learn EXERCISES #2-7
- Watch instruction videos for all pages up through PAGE 5 of the Method Book