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String Basics has been praised for the smooth transition from pizzicato to arco, the solid reinforcement of skills learned, the detailed attention to rhythm, and the fantastic selection of songs. Continuing with a strong and sound pedagogy featuring step-by-step sequences of instruction, Book 2 begins with a solid review in order for students to get a firm footing so that new concepts fall right into place. New note values, rhythm patterns, key signatures, finger patterns, and dynamics are introduced and reinforced with fantastic technical exercises, cultural music, and classical themes.

String Basics Book 3 by award-winning authors Terry Shade, Jeremy Woolstenhulme, and Wendy Barden, continues with a strong pedagogy and step-by-step sequences of instruction preparing students for grade 3 performance literature and beyond. Book 3 opens with independent instrument tuning, then a critical review section allows students to be prepared for shifting & position work, new major & minor keys, the chromatic scale, and advanced note values & rhythm combinations. All are reinforced with technical exercises and a wide sampling of classical and cultural music. Book 3 concludes with vibrato development exercises specially designed for heterogeneous classrooms.

Grade 3, UIL, Cat. No. SO201F

Grade 4.5, Nature, Animals, Cat. No. MSO2202

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