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GENERAL
Short history of string instruments: VN VA CE BS
Role in orchestra / S
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Role in chamber music / Seating
Posture
Posture and Balance
Steps for Establishing the Proper Violin and Viola Stance
Typical Problems with Standing Posture
Addressing Posture Problems with Students
Standing Posture for Double Bass
Sitting Posture for Cellists
Sitting Posture for Violinists and Violists
Instrument Sizing
Instrument Sizing for Violin and Viola
Correct Sizing for Violin and Viola
Sizing Problems
Chin Rests
Shoulder Rests
Cello Sizing for Beginners
Adjusting the Cello Endpin
The Cellist's Chair
Double Bass Sizing
Bass Endpin Adjustment
Instrument Position
Instrument Position for Violin and Viola
Statue of Liberty
Proper Shoulder Support for Violin and Viola
Elbow Position
Common Problems with Violin and Viola Instrument Position
More Problems with Violin and Viola Instrument Position
Instrument Position for Cello and Bass
Cello Position
Standing Double Bass Position
Sitting Position for Double Bass
TEACHING STRATEGIES
Process of Teaching
Characteristics of Effective Teachers
Pacing the Class
Delivery of Information
On-Task vs. Off-Task Student Behavior
Keeping Students Involved During Rehearsal
Introducing New Concepts
Dealing with Technical Problems in Rehearsal
Teaching Students How to Practice
The Practice Environment
Sample Practice Routines
Classroom Management
Methods for Starting Beginners
LEFT HAND TECHNIQUE
Introduction to Left Hand Position
Preliminary Exercises for Violin and Viola
Developing the Shape of the Left Hand
Developing Hand Shape Exercise No. 2
Preliminary Finger Exercises Cello and Bass
Placement of Fingers Violin and Viola
Thumb Placement for Violin and Viola
Common problems Violin and Viola
Common problems - Collapsed wrist
Common problems - Hyperextended Wrist
Common problems - Poor Thumb Placement
Worm Hole
Three Points of Contact
Cello Left Hand Position
Bass Left Hand Position
Elbow and Shoulder Cello and Bass
Common LH Problems Cello and Bass
Cello/Bass Problems -- The Sagging Elbow
Cello/Bass Problems --Thumb hugging the neck of the instrument
Cello/Bass Problems -- Collapsed Wrist
Cello/Bass Problems --Sloped Fingers
Hand Frame
Finger Shape
Finger Placement Markers
General Left Hand Position Principles for All the Strings
Shifting
Exercises for Shifting
Position Playing
Using Harmonics
Sirens
Snakes Tongue
Simple Songs on One String
One Finger Scales
Classes of Shifts
Shifting on the Violin
Shifting in Context for the Violin
Shifting in Context for the Cello
Shifting to High Positions on the Cello
Shifting to Thumb Position on the Cello
Shifting Exercise for Bass
Shifting in Context for Bass
Shifting Exercise for Cello
Vibrato
The Three Stages of Vibrato Development
Vibrato Exercise - Polishing the String
Violin and Viola Wobble Exercise
Exercises to Develop Vibrato - Cello
Cello Wobble Exercise
Bass - Polish Exercise
Exercises to Develop Vibrato - Bass
Violin and Viola Vibrato Tips
Wrist Vibrato Development
Advanced Skills
Advanced Skills for the Left Hand Introduction
High Positions for Violin and Viola
High Positions for Cello and Bass
Thumb Position Playing
Using Natural Harmonics on Double Bass
Using the Thumb in Lower Positions - Cello and Bass
Artificial Harmonics
Double Stops
Fingered Tremolo
Ornaments and Modern Techniques
Three octave cello scale system
RIGHT HAND TECHNIQUE
Bow Hold
Bow Hold Introduction
Steps in Forming the Shape of the Bow Hand
Forming the Bow Hold Using a Pencil
Bow Hold Precursor Review
Problem No. 1 - Hyperextended Thumb
Problem No. 2 - Tips of Fingers Touching Pencil
Forming the Bow Hold Steps 1 & 2
Forming the Bow Hold Step Three
Forming the Bow Hold Step Four
Forming the Bow Hold Step Five
Forming the Bow Hold Summary - Violin and Viola
Bow Hold Movie
Incorrect Bow Holds and Their Causes
Incorrect Bow Hold No. 2
Incorrect Bow Hold No. 3
Incorrect Bow Hold No. 4
Bow Hold for Cello and Bass
Common Problems for Cello and Bass Bow Hold
Thumb Problems for Cello and Bass Bow Hold
Double Bass German Bow Hold
Conclusion on Bow Hold
Bow Stroke
Bow Stroke Introduction
Pizzicato with bowing motion
Developing correct motion of the arm
Developing a flexible wrist
Finger flexibility games
Finger flexibility with a pencil
Shadow Bowing
Shadow Bowing on the Instrument
Bow Stroke Basics
The Bow Stroke Variables
First Bow Stroke
Making the First Sound
Holding the Bow at the Balance Point
Bow stroke - Violin and Viola
Bow Stroke - Cello
Bow Stroke - Bass French Bow
Bow Stroke - Bass German Bow
Changing Angle of the Bow Stroke
Elbow Elevator
Rolling and lifting the bow
Lift and place the bow at the frog, middle, and tip
Releasing weight at the end of the bow stroke
Collé (piqué)
Common sources of tension
Doctoring up the frog and the bow
Even bow speed
Setting the bow properly before beginning the bow stroke
Shifting weight when bowing
Bowing rhythms on Twinkle
Pinkie teeter totter game
Holding the bow at the tip
Ringing tone martelé stroke
Circular Motion in the Bow Stroke
Bow Stroke as Extension of the Body
Intermediate Skills
Martelé Bow Strokes
Mastering the clean martelé
Keys to quality Martelé bow stroke
Other Ideas on Martelé
Staccato
Louré
Spiccato Introduction
Spiccato Basics
Slow Spiccato Quality of Sound
Spiccato - Controlling the Bounce
Spiccato on the Cello
Spiccato on the Bass
Repertoire that includes Spiccato
Common Problems and Solutions
More Ideas on Spiccato
Hooked Bowings
Advanced Skills
Sautillé
Sautillé on the Cello
Ricochet
Tremolo
Sul Tasto
Sul Ponticello
Tremolo Sul Ponticello
Col legno
Flying Spiccato
Legato Bow Changes
Controlling Tendencies of Bow
Intelligent Bow Distribution
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