INTERMEDIATES

The method book for this year is the String Builder, Book 1 by Applebaum. It can be purchased at local music stores or online: https://www.alfred.com/string-builder-book-one/p/00-EL01544/

HERE IS A BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE OF ONE OF MY FAVORITE PIECES. IT WAS PLAYED BY EACH INSTRUMENTALIST WHILE THEY WERE AT HOME. 💚🎻🎼 Milwaukee Symphony playing Nimrod from Enigma Variations by Edward Elgar

PRO TIP VIDEO #1: From Huthmaker Violin

PIRATES, SHIPS, AND PURPLE THUMBS, VIDEO #2: From Huthmaker Violins

THE BOW HAIRS & HORSES: From Huthmaker Violins

ALL ABOUT EBONY: From Huthmaker Violins

FOR THE FIRST NOTE READING CHALLENGE, I want to see who can get the highest percentage correct while identifying just 50 notes. I have already customized the exercises for you, so you can click and play! The first Challenge Winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 25th. Have fun!

Violin Note Reading Challenge!

Viola Note Reading Challenge!

Cello Note Reading Challenge!

If you need help reading notes on a particular string, try Note Reading Practice:

Below are Links to Note Reading Practice

Cello C String             Viola C String            Violin G String

Cello G String             Viola G String            Violin D String

Cello D String             Viola D String            Violin A String

Cello A String             Viola A String             Violin E String

And just for fun:

Here is a Virtual Exploration of the Atlanta Symphony. You can hear some Star Wars music, some demonstrations and advice from different members of the symphony, see some of the day to day business side of a symphony, and see an interview with the conductor: 

https://www.gpb.org/education/liveexplorations/ASO?fbclid=IwAR36bodYucTlLuRd_JabieNXnFuOMZ-2fRS-iuyjQRC9OdNi3_rrAyOfcIE

And for more fun, here is: Virtual Orchestra Classroom Links:

https://www.classicsforkids.com/