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Prerequisites
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Proficient in positioning the instrument and bow.
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Ability to identify fingerings and note names for the pitches both on the staff and using ledger lines.
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Comfortable with meters including 4/4, 3/4, 2/4, 2/2, 6/8, 9/8.
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Violinist and violist should have started third position including all accidentals (eg: high/low 2, High 3, low 1 and 4th finger). Student should expect to begin practicing notes above third position.
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Cellist must have started fourth position including all accidentals. Student should expect to begin practicing notes above fourth position.
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Familiar with articulation marks of accents, staccato, legato, detaché, and marcato.
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Student should have started a basic foundation of vibrato.
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Familiar with basic conducting patterns.
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Familiar with standard rehearsing procedures and its respectful atmosphere.
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Level of playing is equivalent to Suzuki Book 4 and above.