Introducing the string method
for today… for the future
String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra begins with a three-level comprehensive method for beginning to intermediate string classes. Authored by active middle school string educators, this method takes students through each step of the learning process logically and with ample reinforcement. String Basics provides key elements designed to reflect the framework articulated in the National Core Arts Standards.
♪ Builds a rhythmic foundation with singing and counting aloud
♪ Pizzicato startup
♪ Introduces note reading from the start with large music staff
♪ Instrument position & bow hold are supported with superb photographs an detailed instructions
♪ Duets are designed for intonation development and ear training
♪ Keys of D, G, C Major introduced
♪ Whole, half, quarter, eighth notes in 4/4, 3/4, 2/4 time
2-, 3-, 4-note slurs
♪ Bass shifting to C# and D
♪ Features orchestra arrangements, inc. chorales, and a solo
♪ Valuable videos for students, teachers & parents
♪ Ample review material
♪ Keys of D, G, C, F, BH, Major and their relative minors
♪ High/low 4th finger for upper strings
♪ Forward/backward extension for cello
♪ Shifting for bass
♪ Arpeggios
♪ Dotted quarter / eighth combinations, 16th notes
♪ Syncopation
♪ Dynamics
♪ Special segment on jazz improvisation
♪ Duets, orchestra arrangements, solo
♪ Valuable videos for students, teachers & parents
♪ Ample review material
♪ Tuning instrument photos & instructions
♪ Keys of A, E, EH Major & C minor
♪ Chromatic scale
♪ 6/8 , 9/8 , 12/8 time
♪ 3rd position for upper strings
♪ 2nd, 3rd, & 4th positions for cello
♪ Extensive shifting for bass
♪ Louré bowing
♪ Duets, rounds, orchestra arrangements
♪ Valuable videos for students & teachers
A STRING BASICS SUPPLEMENT!
Steps to Successful Ensembles is an extraordinary collection of 24 grade ½ - 1 ensembles loosely correlated with Book 1. Arranged for string orchestra, music includes arrangement of classical themes, folk songs, and includes original music by Woolstenhulme. Classroom tested and performed in concert, this collection is a definite hit! A recording of each selection is available at www.kjos.com in the “Kjos Multimedia Library” section.
Pluckers Pizzicato Rock
The Mighty Triad All Around My Hat
White Cliff
Kappa Festival
The Sly Fox Two Happy Geese
Old MacDonald The Troll
War Drums March of the Kings
Magic Portal De Colores
Pirates Plunder Knight of the Castle
Rigaudon William Tell Overture
Abendsegen Big Ol' Basses
The Great Vikings Rock'n Off the String
Rondeau Peasant Cantata
118VN Violin ► Sample 1 | Sample 2
118VN3 Alt Violin (Viola T.C.) ► Sample 1 | Sample 2
118VA Viola ► Sample 1 | Sample 2
118CO Cello ► Sample 1 | Sample 2
118SB String Bass ► Sample 1 | Sample 2
118PA Piano Accompaniment ► Sample 1 | Sample 2
118F Full Conductor Score ► Sample 1 | Sample 2
WENDY BARDEN
Rhythm Basics, by Wendy Barden, is an effective new supplemental workbook loosely based on the progression of lessons taught in the popular new string method String Basics. Students learn, practice, and apply rhythms through a variety of engaging activities, and to extend their understanding of rhythms to higher level thinking. Units are sequential and, once a concept is introduced, it is reinforced throughout the rest of the book. Rhythm Basics provides the foundation for young musicians to achieve rhythmic mastery!
Unit 1 : Quarter Note & Quarter Rest
Unit 2: Half Note / Whole Note and Rests
Unit 3 : Eighth Notes
Unit 4 : More 4/4 , 2/4, 3/4
Unit 5 : Dotted Quarter / Eighth Note & Rest
Unit 6 : Sixteenth Notes
Unit 7 : Cut Time
Unit 8 : 6/8
W116 Student Book ► Sample 1 | Sample 2 | Video
W116T Teacher’s Edition ► Sample 1 | Sample 2
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