3rd and 5th Position String Builder

A Continuation of the Belwin String Builder or Any Other Standard String Class Method

By Samuel Applebaum

Viola Book

Item: 00-EL01938

Series: Belwin Course for Strings

Author: Samuel Applebaum

Instrument: Viola

Format: Book

Instrumentation: Viola

Page Count: 32

Item Number: 00-EL01938

ISBN 10: 0-7692-3157-8

ISBN 13: 978-0-7692-3157-0

UPC: 029156045727

 

Description

The Third and Fifth Position String Builder is to be used after Book 3 of the Belwin String Builder. However, it may also be used as a continuation of any the standard string class methods. In this book, the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together. The book for each instrument, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. In this book, the pupil is carefully taken step by step through the third and fifth positions. The pupil is taught to find each finger, after which simple shifts are introuduced with the same finger, followed by shifts to these positions with different fingers. Each type of shift is presented and developed with interesting melodies. The material in this volume is chosen for its musical interest and its technical value. There are a number of duets which are to be played by either two pupils or with the class divided into two groups. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Suggestions for work by rote are presented throughout the book. Published for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, teacher's manual.