The ensemble series provides students (ages 6-11) with a solid foundation in music theory through the eyes of a violin, viola, cello, and double bass player.
This series is designed so that they can be used hand in hand with each other in a beginner ensemble or group lesson.
These interactive books use a variation of different methods (traditional, Suzuki, Kodaly, Orff, etc) which allows the students to decide which method best suits the lesson. They also contain a combination of fun, friendly characters (as well as exciting written exercises) that help and capture the interest of the students to learn in an enjoyable way.
Level 1 workbook features these concepts and more!
INTRODUCTION - String instruments
NOTATION - Using the open strings as the main reference, all the notes on the stave and each string, and accidentals
PATTERNS - Fingering of each string
NOTE & REST VALUES - quarter, half, dotted half, whole notes and rests (stem direction)
TIME SIGNATURE - 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time
COMPOSE