Beginning String Objectives

    Below are the course objectives for beginning string students.

    Instrumental Music Objectives, First Marking Period Beginner String Instruments

    The student will:
    Violin Viola Cello
    Rehearsal Skill - Materials Bring instrument, music, shoulder rest, and pencil to every rehearsal. Bring instrument, music, shoulder rest, and pencil to every rehearsal. Bring instrument, music, rock stop, and pencil to every rehearsal.
    Rehearsal Skill — Playing Position Sit tall on the edge of the chair, with feet flat on the floor. Position instrument correctly, with left wrist straight and elbow held away from the stomach. Hook the right thumb under the fingerboard for plucking position. Sit tall on the edge of the chair, with feet flat on the floor. Position instrument correctly, with left wrist straight and elbow held away from the stomach. Hook the right thumb under the fingerboard for plucking position. Sit tall on the edge of the chair, with feet flat on the floor. Bring cello against the body at the proper height. Hook the right thumb under the fingerboard for plucking position.
    Tone quality Use left hand fingers in strong, curved position so that the notes ring, rather than “thunk.” Use left hand fingers in strong, curved position so that the notes ring, rather than “thunk.” Use left hand fingers in strong, curved position so that the notes ring, rather than “thunk.”
    Rhythm Name, clap, and play quarter notes & rests Name, clap, and play quarter notes & rests Name, clap, and play quarter notes & rests
    Pitch Name and play D, E, F#, G, A Name and play D, E, F#, G, A Name and play D, E, F#, G, A
    Articulation Use pizzicato technique. Use pizzicato technique. Use pizzicato technique.
    Practice Choose a regular practice time. Practice at least 3-4 times a week for 10-15 minutes and record it in the practice chart. Choose a regular practice time. Practice at least 3-4 times a week for 10-15 minutes and record it in the practice chart. Choose a regular practice time. Practice at least 3-4 times a week for 10-15 minutes and record it in the practice chart.

    Instrumental Music Objectives, Second Marking Period Beginner String Instruments


    The student will continue to achieve all First Marking Period Objectives, and will:
    Violin Viola Cello
    Rehearsal Skill — Materials Bring Rosin to every rehearsal. Bring Rosin to every rehearsal. Bring Rosin to every rehearsal.
    Rehearsal Skill — Playing Position Learn and demonstrate a good bow hold. Pull bow in a straight line. Learn and demonstrate a good bow hold. Pull bow in a straight line. Learn and demonstrate a good bow hold. Pull bow in a straight line.
    Tone quality Use left hand fingers in strong, curved position so that the notes sound strong, rather than fuzzy, when the bow is used. Use left hand fingers in strong, curved position so that the notes sound strong, rather than fuzzy, when the bow is used. Use left hand fingers in strong, curved position so that the notes sound strong, rather than fuzzy, when the bow is used.
    Rhythm Name, clap, and play eighth notes & rests Name, clap, and play eighth notes & rests Name, clap, and play eighth notes & rests
    Pitch Name and play D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D Name and play D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D Name and play D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D
    Articulation Demonstrate detache bowing. Demonstrate detache bowing. Demonstrate detache bowing.
    Performance Play individually and in a group the following pieces: all yellow highlights and all pink highlights. Play individually and in a group the following pieces: all yellow highlights and all pink highlights. Play individually and in a group the following pieces: all yellow highlights and all pink highlights.
    Practice Choose a regular practice time. Practice at least 3-4 times a week for 10-15 minutes and record it in the practice chart. Choose a regular practice time. Practice at least 3-4 times a week for 10-15 minutes and record it in the practice chart. Choose a regular practice time. Practice at least 3-4 times a week for 10-15 minutes and record it in the practice chart.