Strings Foundation Level 1

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1 Strings Foundation Level 1 The pupil must be able to produce one clear sound on each of the four strings The pupil must be able to play using both long and short bows The pupil must understand the need for correct posture and the correct way of holding the bow The pupil must be able to play and understand basic rhythm using minims and crotchets Perform simple tunes with minims and crotchets, using open strings, with piano accompaniment (eg STEPPING STONES book)r

2 Strings Foundation Level 2 The pupil must be able to produce one clear sound on each of the four strings, demonstrating and understanding of bow control The pupil must be able to play both legato and staccato 3 TECHNIQUE The pupil must be able to demonstrate the correct posture whilst being familiar with open strings and first finger notes 4 FINGERING The pupil must have the ability to place their first finger on the fingerboard with constant accuracy 5 RHYTHM The pupil must be able to play a basic rhythm extending to semibreves and quavers 6 PERFORMANCE & REPERTOIRE Perform simple tunes with minims and crotchets, semibreves and quavers using open strings and 1 st finger notes

3 Produce a clear tone and be aware of dynamics Strings Foundation Level 3 The pupil must be able to play legato notes (slurred notes 2 and 3 notes to a bow) at a variety of slow to medium tempos 3 TECHNIQUE The pupil must be able to demonstrate the correct posture and bow hold, making sure that the bow is always parallel with the bridge 4 FINGERING The pupil must be able to play 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd finger in position G, D and A major scales over one octave 5 RHYTHM The pupil must be able to play basic rhythm patterns using note values from semibreves to semiquavers and equivalent rests 6 PERFORMANCE & REPERTOIRE Perform with piano, demonstrating the above skills

4 Strings Intermediate Level 1 Produce clear tone, introducing dynamics (forte and piano) The pupil must be familiar with a variety of bowing techniques slurs, 2 and 3 notes to a bow, staccato and legato The pupil must be familiar with a variety of positions (0-1-23), (0-12-3), ( ) Start using 4th finger To play a variety of rhythms patterns using note values from semibreves to semiquavers and equivalent rests Play piece that demonstrate the above skills

5 Strings Intermediate Level 2 Produce clear tone, being able to play forte and piano The pupil must be familiar with a variety of bowing techniques slurs, accents, staccato and legato The pupil must have an accomplished and relaxed technique using all fingers on the fingerboard with constant accuracy ( ), ( ), ( ) To play a variety of rhythms patterns using note values from semibreves to semiquavers and equivalent rests, including dotted rhythm To play pieces demonstrating the above, with piano accompaniment

6 Strings Intermediate Level 3 Produce clear tone, being able to play forte, piano, crescendo, and diminuendo The pupil must be familiar with a variety of bowing techniques/slurs with 2-4 notes to a bow, accents, staccato and legato The pupil must have an accomplished and relaxed technique using all fingers on the fingerboard with constant accuracy D major scale (2 octaves, demonstrating shift to 3rd position) Both compound and simple time signatures should be familiar with along with associated rhythmic patterns To play solo pieces of moderate standard using variations in and articulation Awareness of pace; volume, rhythm, phrase

7 Strings Advancing Level 1 The pupil should possess the ability to play with an even and clear tone, implementing a wider range of expression marks, along with varied bowing The pupil should be able to demonstrate a variety of articulations (legato, staccato, spiccato) The technique should be moderately accomplished, displaying familiarity with most major scales and 1 octave minors The pupil should be able to play a variety of rhythmic patterns without loss of clarity or tone To play solo pieces of advancing standard demonstrating the above skills with variations in pace, volume, rhythm and articulation Awareness of phrase

8 Strings Advancing Level 2 The pupil should be able to control the tone quality and use appropriate application of instrumental colour to support mood and character The pupil should be able to demonstrate a variety of articulations (legato, staccato, spiccato, martelé) including grace notes The technique should be moderately accomplished, displaying familiarity with most major scales and 2 octaves minors The pupil should be able to play a variety of rhythmic patterns with complex time signatures and syncopated rhythms To play two contrasting solo pieces of advancing standard; demonstrating the above skills with variations in pace, volume, rhythm and articulation Awareness of phrase