String Builder for Viola, Book 1

sku Product SKU:  EL01545

Violin. Method/Instruction; String Orchestra Method/Supplement. Belwin Course for Strings. Learn To Play. 

The BELWIN STRING BUILDER is a string class method in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technic and bow arm. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.

Contents:

Picture of the Viola and the Bow

The Two High Strings

The Two Lower Strings

The Open Strings with Half Notes

Whole Notes

More Melodies with Open Strings

A New Tone---The First Finger on the D String

More Melodies with the First Finger on the D String

A New Tone---The First Finger on the A String

A Higher Tone---The Second Finger on the D String

A Higher Tone on the A String---The Second Finger

More Melodies with the First and Second Fingers

The Third Finger on the D String

The Third Finger on the A String

Beautiful Melodies with the First, Second and Third Fingers

Playing Two Notes in the Same Bow Stroke

A New Low Tone---The First Finger on the G String

The Second and Third Fingers on the G String

The Second Finger---When It Is Not Sharped

Playing Three Notes in the Same Bow Stroke

Melodies That Are Repeated

Melodies Stressing the Second and Third Fingers

The Second Finger Develops Flexibility

Playing Beautiful Melodies with Dynamics

Strengthening the Fourth Finger---Left Hand Pizzicato

We Are Now Ready to Use the Fourth Finger

Melodies Using All of the Fingers

Building a Major Scale

Eighth Notes

Eighth Notes Combined with Quarter Notes

Lively Melodies with Eighth Notes

USD 9.9900

String Builder for Cello, Book 1

sku Product SKU:  EL01546

Book 1. A String Class Method (for Class or Individual Instruction) - Cello. Composed by Samuel Applebaum. 32 pages. Published by Belwin Music.

The Belwin String Builder is a string class method in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technic and bow arm. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.

Contents:

Picture of the Cello and the Bow

The Two High Strings

The Two Lower Strings

The Open Strings with Half Notes

Whole Notes

More Melodies with Open Strings

A New Tone---The First Finger on the D String

More Melodies with the First Finger on the D String

A New Tone---The First Finger on the A String

A Higher Tone---The Third Finger on the D String

A Higher Tone on the A String---The Third Finger

More Melodies with the First and Third Fingers

The Fourth Finger on the D String

The Fourth Finger on the A String

Beautiful Melodies with the First, Third and Fourth Fingers

Playing Two Notes in the Same Bow Stroke

A New Low Tone---The First Finger on the G String

The Third and Fourth Fingers on the G String

When Do We Use the Second Finger

Playing Three Notes in the Same Bow Stroke---The C String

Melodies That Are Repeated

Melodies Stressing the Third and Fourth Fingers

Melodies Stressing the Second and Third Fingers

Playing Beautiful Melodies with Dynamics

Strengthening the Fourth Finger---Left Hand Pizzicato

Right Hand Pizzicato

Melodies on All Strings

Building a Major Scale

Eighth Notes

Eighth Notes Combined with Quarter Notes

Lively Melodies with Eighth Notes

USD 9.9900

String Builder for Cello, Book 2

sku Product SKU:  EL01552

Orchestra Cello
Book 2. A String Class Method (for Class or Individual Instruction) - Cello. Composed by Samuel Applebaum. Method/Instruction. 32 pages. Published by Belwin Music.

The Belwin String Builder is a string class method in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technic and bow arm. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.

Contents:

The C Major Scale

More Melodies in C Major

We Build a Major Scale on the Note G

More Melodies in G Major

We Lower a Tone

More Melodies in F Major

Preparing for a New Rhythm---The Dotted Quarter Note

Melodies with the Dotted Quarter and Eighth Note in One Bow

More Melodies with Dotted Quarters and Eighths

Melodies Combining the Détaché Below and Above the Middle

We Build a Major Scale on the Note D

More Melodies in D Major

How to Go from One String to Another Very Smoothly

More Melodies That We Have Heard

The Left Hand---Melodies to Develop Strong Fingers

We Build a Major Scale on the Note B Flat

More Melodies in the Keys We Have Studied

The Extended Position

Melodies Using the Extended position

We Accent Certain Notes to Make Our Music Spirited

The Martelé Bowing

More Melodies Using the Martelé Bowing

Playing on Two Strings at the Same Time

Two Martelé Notes in One Bow

The Grand Martelé---The Whole Bow

A New Rhythm---Six-Eight Time

More Melodies in Six-Eight Time

Beautiful Melodies in the Keys We Have Studied

More Smooth String Changing

Developing Fourth Finger Independence

A Well Developed Fourth Finger

USD 7.9900

String Builder for Cello, 2nd & 4th Position

sku Product SKU:  EL01945

Cello. Composed by Samuel Applebaum. Method/Instruction; String Orchestra Method/Supplement. Belwin Course for Strings. Book. 32 pages. Published by Belwin Music.

The Second and Fourth Position String Builder is to be used after the Third and Fifth Position String Builder. However, it is also to be used as a continuation of Book III of any of the standard string class methods. Published for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.

USD 6.9500

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments: Violin Book 1

sku Product SKU:  EL01323

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.

USD 7.9900

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments: Violin Book 2

sku Product SKU:  EL01324

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, by Samuel Applebaum. Volume 2, for two violins. Both parts on the same page.

2 Violins. Composed by Samuel Applebaum. Duet or Duo; String Orchestra Method/Supplement. Book. 32 pages. Published by Alfred Music

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment.

USD 7.9900

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, Violin Book 3

sku Product SKU:  EL01325

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, by Samuel Applebaum. Volume 3, for two violins. Both parts on the same page.

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment.

USD 7.9900

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, Violin Book 4

sku Product SKU:  EL01326

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, by Samuel Applebaum. Volume 4, for two violins. Both parts on the same page.

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment..

USD 7.9900

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, Viola book 1

sku Product SKU:  EL02200

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, for 2 violas, by Samuel Applebaum. Both parts on the same page. Published by Belwin Mills.

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.

USD 7.9500

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, Viola Book 2

sku Product SKU:  EL02212

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, for 2 violas, by Samuel Applebaum. Both parts on the same page. Published by Belwin Mills.

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violas will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music-making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. they may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment. Also available: two violins (EL01324), two cellos (EL02213), and piano accompaniment (EL02211).

USD 7.9500

Beautiful Music For Two String Instruments, Viola Book 3

sku Product SKU:  EL02223

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, for 2 violas, by Samuel Applebaum. Both parts on the same page. Published by Belwin Mills.

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violas will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music-making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. they may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment. 

USD 7.9500

Beautiful Music for Two Strings Instruments, Viola Book 4

sku Product SKU:  EL02227

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, for 2 violas, by Samuel Applebaum. Both parts on the same page. Published by Belwin Mills.

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violas will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music-making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. they may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment. 

USD 7.9500

Beautiful Music For Two String Instruments, Cello Book 1

sku Product SKU:  EL02201

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, by Samuel Applebaum. Volume 1, for two cellos. Both parts on the same page. Can be used with any of the Beautiful Music Volumes 1 to create duets for cello/ viola or cello/ violin.

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment. A Federation Festivals 2020-2024 selection.

USD 7.9500

Beautiful Music For Two String Instruments, Cello Book 2

sku Product SKU:  EL02213

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, by Samuel Applebaum. Volume 2, for two cellos. Both parts on the same page. Can be used with any of the Beautiful Music Volumes 1 to create duets for cello/ viola or cello/ violin.

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment.

USD 7.9500

Beautiful Music For Two String Instruments, Cello Book 3

sku Product SKU:  EL02224

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, by Samuel Applebaum. Volume 3, for two cellos. Both parts on the same page. Can be used with any of the Beautiful Music Volumes 1 to create duets for cello/ viola or cello/ violin.

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment.

USD 7.9500

Beautiful Music For Two String Instruments, Cello Book 4

sku Product SKU:  EL02228

Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, by Samuel Applebaum. Volume 3, for two cellos. Both parts on the same page. Can be used with any of the Beautiful Music Volumes 1 to create duets for cello/ viola or cello/ violin.

The study of string instruments should include ensemble playing at the earliest possible stage. There is much to be gained from the playing of duets. Each player learns how to listen to the other, and in a short time develops an awareness of balance, musical phrasing, intonation, and tone quality. This type of training is excellent preparation for participation in large groups. These four volumes of duets for two violins will help fill the need for early ensemble experience in the public schools. They should be used in string classes as a supplement to any of the standard string methods. They will also encourage music making outside of the school, with parents or with other students. These duets are ideal for recitals in the public schools and in public school festivals. They may be played by two performers, or by multiple performers on each part, with or without piano accompaniment.

USD 7.9500

A Tune A Day Scale Book for Violin

sku Product SKU:  HL14034199

Published by Music Sales. 32 pages. 9x12 inches. These are the original editions of the ever-popular instruction books for various instruments by C. Paul Herfurth. The books are packed full of lessons, illustrations, fingering charts, daily practice records, test questions, and manuscript paper for homework. Perfect for use in group lessons, school classes, or for individual lessons.

USD 10.9900

A Tune a Day for Violin, Book 1

sku Product SKU:  HL14034235

A Tune a Day for violin Book 1. By C. Paul Herfurth. Published by Boston Music Company.

These are the original editions of the ever-popular instruction books for various instruments by C. Paul Herfurth. The books are packed full of lessons, illustrations, fingering charts, daily practice records, test questions, and manuscript paper for homework. Perfect for use in group lessons, school classes, or for individual lessons.

USD 9.9500

Essential Elements for Strings, Violin Book 1

sku Product SKU:  HL0868049

Essential Elements 2000 for Strings, Violin Book 2

sku Product SKU:  HL00868057

Authors: Robert Gillespie, Michael Allen, Pamela Tellejohn Hayes

New keys and rhythms are introduced in this book, which can be used in a sequential or flexible format. The CD includes play-along tracks for the student that feature real players playing real instruments (not synthesized). Book 2 also features large, clear fingering charts, mixed meter studies, comprehensive scale and arpeggio pages, double stops, and shifting exercises.

USD 8.9900

Essential Technique Interactive, Violin Book 3

sku Product SKU:  HL00868074

Authors: Robert Gillespie, Michael Allen, Pamela Tellejohn Hayes

Book 3 of the Essential Elements 2000 for Strings series, Essential Technique 2000 includes exercises for the higher positions and shifting, along with scales, bowings and special techniques. Also includes theory, history, multicultural music, creativity and assessment, along with sight-reading and rhythm pages. All this PLUS a CD with more great play-along tracks.

USD 9.9900

Essential Elements for Strings, Viola Book 1

sku Product SKU:  HL00868050

Essential Elements for Strings 2000, Viola Book 2

sku Product SKU:  HL00868058

Essential Elements for Strings, Viola Book 3

sku Product SKU:  HL00868075