Beginning Strings

Catalog description

Note: Instruments provided if available. <br> <br> This course is a beginning course in violin, viola, violoncello, and string bass organized to establish basic skills of tuning, pitch and tone production, both pizzicato and bowed, beginning in the first position until security in the frame of the hand and correct playing position is established. This course teaches elementary shifting (first to third position) on violins/violas, normal and extended (first position) on the cello, and half and first position on string bass. This course can be offered in a distance education format.