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String Technique Class
Working on Finger Techniques
&
Skills for Building Dexterity in Playing
Ways to Build Your Technique:
Warm-up 20 minutes a day
Practice – Technique Exercises
Pick Exercises with a focus
Utilize your 3rd & 4th Fingers
Work in Small Segments
Accomplish your goal before moving on
Differences between instruments:
Violins/ Violas• 1 3 4 Fingerings• Keep 1st finger down• Work 3rd & 4th Fingers• Posture of Left Wrist• Finger Runs• Rhythm Patterns
Cellos/ String Basses• 1 3 4 / 1 2 4 Fingerings• Extensions• Half Position• Use of 1st finger• Finger runs/ Turns• Rhythm Patterns
Practice Session:
Warm-up
Scales/ Technique Books
Repertoire
Concert Music
Sight Reading
Recording/ Reflection
Goals for Next Practice
Accomplishments:
Technique
Practice Sessions
Ability
Performance
Confidence
All Tasks = Final Goal
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