Prerequisites

• • Proficient in positioning the instrument and bow.

  • Ability to identify fingerings and note names for the pitches both on the staff and using ledger lines.

  • Comfortable with meters including 4/4, 3/4, 2/4, 2/2, 6/8, 9/8.

  • 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.

  • Cellist must have started fourth position including all accidentals. Student should expect to begin practicing notes above fourth position.

  • Familiar with articulation marks of accents, staccato, legato, detaché, and marcato.

  • Student should have started a basic foundation of vibrato.

  • Familiar with basic conducting patterns.

  • Familiar with standard rehearsing procedures and its respectful atmosphere.

  • Level of playing is equivalent to Suzuki Book 4 and above.