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.