Ascending Tetrachord on the D String: Level 1 Build. TQ Violin

Are you ready to build essential skills to play the fundamental building blocks of music?

Let's go!

Things you need to be able to do

• Find the notes E4, F sharp 4 and G4 on the D string and have the pitch within 15 cents

• Use the upper bow to maintain a straight line.

Semibreve. A 4 count note.

Use the above middle section of the bow, and a slow bow so you don't run out.

Try and play along with this semibreve exercise.

Can you play along with the semibreve video using a slow bow?

Now try playing along with the piano accompaniment below.

Now play the semibreve exercise with the piano accompaniment video.

Minim. A 2 count note.

When you play minims remember to use a faster bow, from the middle point to the tip.

Try playing along with the minims on this video.

Can you play along with the minim video using a faster bow all the way upto the tip?

Let's try playing with the piano accompaniment

Now try playing minims with the piano accompaniment video.

Crotchet. A 1 count note.

When you play crotchets remember to use a faster bow, from the middle point to about half way to the tip.

Try playing crotchets along with the video.

Once you can play the video in time, try using this accompaniment.

Now try playing crotchets along with the piano accompaniment video.

2 Crotchets with 2 Crotchet Rests

On the beat with the crotchet rest, remember to keep your bow still and silent.

When you can respond correctly to the silences try and play with the piano accompaniment.

The accompaniment will still play during the silences of the violin. Listen first, then play along.

Remember to keep your bow still in the silences.

3 Crotchets with 1 Crotchet Rest

Now try this exercise

Now let's try 3 crotchets and 1 crotchet rest with a piano accompaniment.

Well done, when you can play along with all these videos you are ready to progress to the next lesson.