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Virtual Elementary School
Music Selection for the 2021-2022 School Year
Ms. ShamlianMr De Jesus
Welcome!This presentation will help you choose music electives for the
2021-2022 School Year!
FCPS offers Strings starting in 4th grade! Here you will learn
about the instruments you can play.
Strings will occur on Monday afternoons.
What can you choose for Strings?
There are four instruments that are included in
Strings class. These instruments are: the violin, the
viola, the cello, and the bass. Each one is very
important to strings class.
What makes all of these instruments similar? All
four of these instruments have four strings, and can
all be played with a bow.
What makes all of these instruments different?
They all range in size from big to small, and range
in sound from low to high. Let’s find out more
about each!
ViolinThe violin is the smallest instrument in the
string family, and therefore plays the highest.
The violin is played on the left shoulder, and is
distinctive in many orchestras as playing the
melody. The violin is very portable.
Violin Extra Listenings
ViolaThe viola is the next largest instrument in the
string family, and therefore plays slightly
lower than the violin. The viola is also is
played on the left shoulder, and is as portable
as the violin while having a lower sound. The
viola is important in an orchestra for creating
really nice harmonies.
Viola Extra Listenings
CelloThe cello is the second largest instrument in
the string family. It always must be played in
a seated position, and it has an endpin that
allows it to be adjusted to meet any
musician’s needs. The cello is important for
playing incredibly beautiful, epic, or anything
in between.
Cello Extra Listenings
BassThe string bass is the largest instrument in
the string family, and therefore plays the
lowest. The bass is one of the most versatile
instruments, being found in orchestras, jazz
bands, and the electric bass is seen in almost
every pop group.
Bass Extra Listenings
Strings SummaryStrings is a fun activity for anyone, and choosing an instrument might be one of
the best decisions you make. You can choose to play violin, viola, cello, or bass in
Strings class.
Class occurs synchronously once a week for an hour, and is part of your specials
rotation if selected. Asynchronous work will be assigned for the rest of the week.
This is a great opportunity to learn something new that does not require screen
time. 6th grade students can audition for middle school ensembles using skills
they learn during the year.
There are many options for getting an instrument, which can include renting an
instrument from a music store or receiving an instrument through FCPS. These
options will be discussed once you have signed up, but do not hesitate to contact
Ms Shamlian or Mr De Jesus with any questions.
