FJH Music New Directions For Strings, Violin Book 1

New Directions for Strings, Violin Book 1 is the first method ever written by a team of pedagogues representing each of the four stringed instruments. With more than 100 years of combined teaching experience, the authors of New Directions for Strings, Violin Book 1 explore many new directions, including equal integration of all the instruments, a tetrachord-based approach to support proper development of the left hand, and ensemble opportunities that occur throughout the book. Unique characteristics of New Directions For Strings include:Posture directions specific to each instrumentDevelopment of basic performance competencies: - music notation and composition - aural skills, dictation and improvisation - music theoryA Tetrachord-based approach to support proper development of the left-hand frame and finger patterns relative to keysEnsemble opportunities early in the bookSystematic experience with the National StandardsTwo contrasting solos for each instrumentIncludes additional resources for teachers: pedagogical information, teacher tips, assessment materials, organizational resources