Prior Knowledge:
- Correct Body Setup
- Correct bow hold and Left hand setup
- Different bow speed for quarter note & half note
- Review down & up bow
- Review A Major Scale
- Maintain steady pulse during playing
Important Teaching Skills & Knowledge:
- Key: A Major (Review)
- Independent 2nd finger
- Standing & Holding down fingers
- Use of different bow speed for quarter note & half note
- Form: A-A’-B-A’
Suggested Teaching Activities:
- Review the A Major scale, ensure play all notes in tune and with beautiful tone
- Combine A Major scale with “Ta Ta Ta-a” rhythm
- Can isolate & practice “Ta Ta Ta-a” rhythm several times first
Standing Finger Technique: - Students should press their second finger against the A string (C#) while the teacher plucks the E string.
- The teacher should ensure that the E string produces a clear sound.
- Students should be reminded not to touch the E strings while playing the C# string.
- Learn by ear first
- Memorize the piece
Checklist:
- Play with Standing fingers
- Play with correct rhythm by manipulating different bow speeds
- Correct pitch
- Beautiful tone