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.