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ü Learning about your instrument case There are two main types of cello cases:

Soft Cello Case

Hard Cello Case

ü Unpacking the cello 1. Take your bow out of the front pocket of the case 2. Position your cello in the upright position with your endpin on the ground 3. Unzip the case from the bottom to the top 4. Carefully lift the case off of the cello 5. Rest the cello on the group on its side (ribs) 6. Place the case safely out of the way

ü Packing up the cello 1. Make sure your endpin is all the way in with the screw tightened 2. Place your cello in the upright position with your endpin on the ground 3. Pick up your case and locate the front of the case (look for the bow pocket) 4. Line up the front of the cello with the bow pocket and slip the case over the cello 5. Zip your cello from the top to the bottom 6. Put your bow back in the bow pocket 7. Carefully carry the case wherever you need to go J

ü Instrument Accessories (Starter Pack) (Page 3)

ü Parts of the Instrument (Page 4)

ü Instrument Maintenance (Pages 5 & 6)

ü 7 tips for Effective Practicing (Page 7)

Lesson 1

Features: Soft exterior covering Bow Pocket on the front Zipper from bottom to top Handles on the side Carrying strap(s) on the side or back (optional)

Features: Hard exterior covering Bow pocket on the inside Latches around the side and top Handle on the side Carrying strap(s) on the side or back (optional)

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ü Putting out the endpin

1. Sit in a chair with your cello on your left side 2. Gently lay the back of the cello on your lap with the endpin near your right hand 3. Loosen the screw that holds the endpin in place 4. Pull the endpin out 5. Using your hand (stretched pinky and thumb), measure the distance to position your endpin 6. Tighten the screw 7. Carefully lay your instrument back on its side

ü Putting in the endpin

1. Gently lay the back of the cello on your lap with the endpin near your right hand 2. Loosen the screw that holds the endpin in place 3. Push the endpin in gently until it does not go any further 4. Tighten the screw 5. Carefully lay your instrument back on its side

ü Proper Playing Position

1. Sit up as tall as possible at the edge of the chair (pull on your string J) 2. Place your feet shoulder width apart with feet directly under knees 3. Bring the cello to your body and balance it in rest position (Pegs should be next to your ears) 4. Place the fingers of your left hand over the high dot (Fingers are curved and relaxed)

ü Tapping

1. Sit in proper playing position 2. Using your fingertips, tap the following rhythms on top of the instrument:

• Tiri Tiri Ti Ti • Grass-‐Hopper Straw-‐berry • Red Light (stop) Go! • Mississippi is a River

ü Strings names from highest to lowest: A D G C

ü Sliding in ‘C’ Position 1. Sit in proper playing position 2. Take your left hand and make an open and relaxed ‘C’ 3. Place your thumb on the back of the neck (make sure it’s curved and loose) 4. Put your fingertips on one of the four strings 5. Slide your entire hand back and forth on the string, always keeping an open ‘C’ position

Practice: Repeat this exercise by sliding in ‘C’ Position on each of the different strings (A, D, G, C)

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Starter Pack

Read about the following materials and check the box as you complete each task. Note: If you do not have a starter pack, you will need to purchase the necessary accessories.

1. Essential Elements 2000 Book One This book will be used in orchestra class this year. 1. Write your name on the cover in black permanent marker. 2. Leave this at home during the first few weeks of school.

2. Smart Music CD ROM and Microphone Smart music is a computer program that helps you practice at home. This program allows you to play along with the songs in the Essential Elements 2000 book.

1. Keep the CD-‐ROM and microphone with your book at home. 2. Do NOT download the program until instructed to do so by your teacher.

3. Paige’s Care and Assembly DVD Use this tool as a supplement to what you learned in class today.

1. Keep the DVD at home. 2. View the DVD this evening if you would like. This is optional.

4. Rock Stop A rock stop is a rubber circle that goes on the floor to keep your endpin from slipping. Rock stops should be used on floors that are smooth (no need to use it carpeting).

1. Using a silver marker, write your name on the back of your rock stop. 2. Keep the rock stop in a pocket in your cello case at all times.

5. Rosin Rosin is used to help make the bow hair ‘stick’ to your strings to make a good sound. 1. Write your name on the wooden portion of the rosin handle 2. Put the rosin in a compartment inside your instrument case

6. Soft Cloth The soft cloth is used to clean off your instrument after every time you play. 1. Keep this soft cloth folded on top of your instrument inside the case.

7. Mute A mute is a small round rubber tool that attaches to the bridge of your instrument

1. Put the mute in a compartment inside your instrument case.

You may also want to invest in: Music Stand Tuner Metronome

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C

G.

D.

A

(Inside the Instrument) Sound Post

End Pin

Tail Piece

Fine Tuners

Bridge

Ribs

Fingerboard

F Hole

Neck

High Dot

First Finger Tape

Peg

4 3

2

1.

(Highest)

(Lowest)

Parts of the Cello

Scroll

Peg Box

Nut

Strings

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Daily Maintenance

ü Store Your Instrument Safely

Always keep your instrument inside your case when you are not using it. This is the best way to prevent damage. ü Keep it Clean

Keep a soft cloth in your case. You must clean off your instrument after every time you play. ü Avoid Extreme Temperatures

Always store your instrument in a comfortable environment. Extreme hot or cold temperatures can cause damage to your instrument. The rule of thumb is, if you would not like to sit in an unpleasant environment, don’t leave your instrument there! Always store your instrument in a comfortable environment.

Some examples are: Do not leave your instrument in a hot car; the varnish can melt. Do not leave your instrument in a cold car; the wood may crack.

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Basic Maintenance Information

ü Keep your fingernails short In order to have proper finger position, your fingernails must be short. Long nails will not allow you to achieve the proper position.

ü Strings Strings are held in place by tension between the tailpiece, bridge and pegs. It is not uncommon for strings to break due to this careful balance. If a string breaks, do not panic! You can either take your instrument to a local shop to have a new string put on, or you can simply purchase a new string and have your teacher put it on.

Also, all strings should be changed at least once a year. Make sure to invest in quality strings, as cheap strings can affect the sound and cause harm to your instrument.

ü Soundpost The soundpost is inside your instrument just under the bridge. It is critical to the structure and sound of your instrument. If the soundpost comes loose, you'll hear it rolling around inside your instrument. You will need to immediately put your instrument in the case and take it to the shop to have the soundpost reset.

ü Bridge The bridge is one of the most fragile parts on the top of your instrument. It is not glued into place, so you will need to frequently check to make sure it is perpendicular to the belly. If your bridge is leaning or warped, tell your teacher or take it to the shop.

ü Pegs and Fine Tuners Pegs and fine tuners are used to tune your instrument. Fine tuners are used for smaller adjustments, and pegs are used for larger adjustments. You should refrain from touching these parts until you are taught to tune by your teacher.

Also, pegs often come loose in the peg box. Do not worry if this happens. Your teacher can help you put the peg back into place and carefully tune your string.

ü Regular Maintenance is Best Routine adjustments and repairs are necessary to keep your instrument in good shape. Just as you go to the doctor for a checkup, your instrument goes to the shop for a tune up. New strings, cleaning and adjustments should be scheduled regularly.

ü Do not try to fix the instrument yourself If you notice damage to your instrument, tell your teacher right away. If your teacher is not able to fix it, he/she will ask you to take it to the shop to be fixed. Accidents happen, but leave the repair work to the professionals!

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7 Tips for Effective Practicing

1. Carefully Pick Your Practice Location Pick a designated spot in your house for daily practice. This is your personal place to practice and keep your instrument. Your practice spot should be a place where you will not be easily distracted. This means a quiet room away from the TV, computer, and siblings. My practice location is:

2. Routine Set aside a specific time(s) each day to practice. This makes practicing a part of your daily schedule.

3. Practice in ‘Chunks’ You don’t have to practice all at once. Practice in shorter sessions that are spread throughout the day.

4. Set Goals Before each practice session, sit down and review your practice assignments. If you use the concept review as a guide, you are more likely to stay on task and experience success sooner.

5. Isolate the Difficulties Spend most of your time on newer concepts. If you only play the things you are good at, you will never develop new skills. Repetition is the key. The more you practice, the better you get!

6. Quality vs. Quantity The quality of practice (how focused you are) is more important than how long you practice. If you really are focused and accomplish your goal in 5 minutes, that is much better than aimlessly practicing for 15 minutes. Know how many repetitions you must do, focus, and complete the task. Also, don’t be afraid to go above and beyond!

7. Have Patience

Playing a stringed instrument requires LOTS of time and patience. Repetition and a good attitude are crucial to helping you improve. With time and effort, the things that once seemed hard will soon become easy. Practice often and always try your best!

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Lesson 1 Concept Review

Complete the following repetitions this evening: Remember – you do not have to do everything at once. Several short practice sections are best!

Assignment Repetitions Checklist Write your name on the cover of your

Beginning Orchestra Workbook

1

Unpack your ‘Starter Pack’ using the checklist on Page 3

NOTE: If you do not have a starter pack, you will need to purchase the necessary accessories.

1

Read about daily and basic instrument maintenance with a parent (Pages 5 & 6)

1

Read through practicing tips with a parent (Page 7)

1

Select a practice Location

1 My practice loaction is:

________________________

Practice unpacking the cello (Page 1)

5

Practice packing up the cello (Page 1)

5

Review the parts of the instrument (Page 4)

10

Teach the parts of your instrument to a family member

1

Name strings from highest to lowest (Page 2)

10

Complete this sequence 5 times in a row: (Page 2)

Put out the endpin

Proper Playing Position Tapping

Slide in ‘C’ Position Tapping

Put in the endpin

15

Find an empty toilet paper tube, write your name on it and put it in your case.

(It’s OK if it gets a little squished J)

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ü Sing the “Ant Song” (See Page 10)

ü Play the “Ant Song” (See Page 11) 1. Put your instrument in proper playing position (sit up tall and pull on your string) 2. Place your pinky over the high dot on the A string 3. Play the Ant Song

ü Sing the “Sunflower Song” (Page 12) 1. Stand up nice and tall 2. Bend over and touch your toes 3. Sing the “Sunflower Song” with hand motions

ü Intervals 1. An interval is the distance between two notes 2. There are 12 musical intervals

Let’s begin with these intervals: v Octave

• An octave is the largest interval • An octave spans the distance of 8 notes • Low ‘Do’ at your feet up to high ‘Do’ in the air is an octave • You sing an octave at the end of the “Sunflower Song”

v Minor Second • A minor second is the smallest interval • A minor second is the smallest distance between 2 notes • ‘Mi’ to ‘Fa’ is a minor second • Another name for a minor second is a half-‐step

v Perfect Fifth • A perfect fifth spans the distance of 5 notes • ‘Do’ up to ‘Sol’ is a perfect 5th • The DAD Song uses a perfect 5th • The strings of your instrument are tuned in perfect 5ths

ü Sing the “DAD Song” with Solfege (Page 13)

ü Sing the “DAD Song” with Note Names (Page 14)

ü “DAD Song” (Page 14) 1. Put your instrument in proper playing position 2. Place your pinky finger over the high dot on the D String 3. Play the “DAD Song”

Lesson 2

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ANT SONG

Ants Ants Ants, really like to

Dig Dig Dig, deep in to the

Ground Ground Ground, all the way to

Ca – na – da!

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ANT SONG

A A A

D D D

G G G C C C

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The Sunflower Song Motions:

Sing:

Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do Do Ti La Sol Fa Mi Re Do

Do – Do!

Do (hands to sky)

Ti (head)

La (shoulders)

Sol (hips)

Fa (thighs)

Mi (knees)

Re (shins)

Do (feet)

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(stomp)

(stomp)

(stomp)

DAD Song

with solfege

Do Sol Do Do Sol Do

Do Do Sol Sol

Do Sol Do

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(stomp)

(stomp)

(stomp)

DAD Song

with note names

D A D D A D D D A A D A D

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Task Repetitions Checklist

Practice unpacking & packing up instrument

2

Review the parts of the instrument

5

Review instrument maintenance

1

Complete this sequence 5 times in a row: Position the endpin



Put in the endpin

5 repetitions

X 2 times through

=

10 TOTAL

Name strings from highest to lowest

5

Sing the “Ant Song” (Page 10)

5

Play the “Ant Song”

(Page 9 & 11)

Solos Tomorrow! J

20

Sing the “Sunflower Song” with motions (Page 9 & 12)

5

Review your new intervals 5 times each

(Page 13)

Octave

Perfect 5th

minor 2nd

Sing the “DAD Song” with solfege & motions (Page 13)

5

Sing the “DAD Song” with note names & motions (Page 14)

5

Play the DAD Song

(Page 9 &14)

15

Find an empty toilet paper tube, write your name on it and put it in your case. (It’s OK if it gets a little squished J)

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ü “G-‐D-‐G” (Page 17) 1. Put your instrument in proper playing position 2. Place your pinky over the high dot on the G string 3. Play “GDG”

ü “C-‐G-‐C” (Page 18) 1. Put your instrument in proper playing position 2. Place your pinky over the high dot on the C string 3. Play “CGC”

Things keep in mind while playing the open string tunes: • Your elbow should remain level with your hand at all times • Memorize the song so you can focus on your position and timing • Use your ears to detect errors in plucking; no need to look at your fingers

ü “Grand Finale” (Page 19) 1. Put your instrument in proper playing position 2. Place your pinky over the high dot on the C String 3. Perform the “CGC”, “GDG” and “DAD” and songs in a row without stopping

ü The Perfect Pencil Position 1. Turn your right hand palm up to see the marker lines that were drawn on your hand 2. Place a pencil across the lines on your right hand 3. Put the tip of your thumb against the pencil between middle and ring fingers 4. Let go of the pencil with your left hand 5. Count to 3 and turn your right hand over 6. Hold the pencil out in front of your body (in front of your belly button) 7. Moving away from your body first, air bow the rhythm ‘Tiri Tiri Ti Ti’

Tips for the Perfect Pencil Position: • You are BALANCING the pencil in your hand – don’t hold on too tight • Your hand should be as loose as a goose • The thumb is always smiling back at you J or forming the letter ‘J’ • The thumb balances the pencil underneath while the other fingers rest on top

ü Bow Games (Page 20)

Lesson 3

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(stomp)

(stomp)

(stomp)

G-D-G

G D G G D G G G D D G D G

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(stomp)

(stomp)

C-G-C

C G C C G C C C G G

C G C

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Grand Finale

C G C (stomp) C G C (stomp) C C G G C G C (stomp) G D G (stomp) G D G (stomp) G G D D G D G (stomp) D A D (stomp) D A D (stomp) D D A A D A D (stomp)

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Bow Games

Stir the soup

Pinocchio

Unicorn

Windshield Wipers

3-2-1 Blast Off!

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Assignment Repetitions Checklist Review the parts of the instrument

3

Complete this sequence: Position the endpin



Put in the endpin

5

Name strings from highest to lowest & Sing the “Ant Song”

3


10

Sing the “Sunflower Song” And review the intervals:

Octave, Perfect 5th, minor 2nd

5

Sing the “DAD Song”

w/Solfege

w/Note names

Play the “DAD” Song

Solos Tomorrow! J

15

“G-‐D-‐G” (Page 17)

10

“C-‐G-‐C” (Page 18)

10

“Grand Finale” (Page 19)

10

Perfect Pencil Position (Page 16)

Followed by

Bow Games (Page 20)

20

Find an empty toilet paper tube, write your name on it and put it in your case. (It’s OK if it gets a little squished J)

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ü Pick up Pencil in Perfect Position

1. Place your pencil on a flat surface in front of you 2. Using your right hand, pick up the pencil in perfect position 3. Place the pencil in front of your body (in front of your belly button) 4. Air bow the rhythm ‘Tiri Tiri Ti Ti’

ü Parts of the Bow (Page 25)

ü Bow Maintenance (Pages 26 & 27)

ü ‘Plop’ into Beautiful Bow Position 1. With your left hand, hold the bow directly in front of you 2. Lightly shake out your right hand 3. On the count of three (1-‐2-‐3!) ‘plop’ your right hand on top of the bow 4. Place the tip of your thumb on the corner of the frog

Finger Placement for Beautiful Bow Position: • First finger rests on the finger grip • All of your fingers drape over the stick • The thumb helps to balance the bow from underneath • The tip of the thumb is placed where the frog meets the stick • The thumb should be smiling back at you J or making the letter ‘J’

ü Tapping Tests for Looseness 1. ‘Plop’ your right hand into beautiful bow position 2. Tap your first finger on the finger grip 3. Tap your middle two fingers against the frog 4. Tap your pinky finger against the stick 5. Wiggle your thumb

ü Bowing in a Toilet Paper Tube 1. Put your bow and TP tube on a flat surface in front of you 2. ‘Plop’ your right hand into beautiful bow position 3. Pick up the TP tube with your left hand 4. Put the tip of the bow through the inside of the TP tube 5. Hold the TP tube and bow out in front of you (TP tube in front of your belly button) 6. Bow the rhythm: ‘Tiri Tiri Ti Ti’ (moving away from your body first)

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Parts of the Bow

Screw

Horse Hair

Finger Grip

Stick

Frog

Middle Sticker

Lower Half

Upper Half

Tip

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Daily Bow Maintenance

ü Tighten the Bow Before You Play Use the screw at the end of the stick to tighten the bow before you play. When properly tightened, the stick of the bow will have a slight bend (‘smile’) to it.

ü Loosen the Bow Before You Put it Away

Use the screw at the end of the stick to loosen the bow after you finish playing. When properly loosened, the stick will almost be touching horse hair. REMEMBER:

Turn the screw to the RIGHT to make the bow TIGHT Turn the screw to the LEFT to make the bow LOOSE

ü Do your best not to touch the horse hair The horse hair easily absorbs oil and dirt from your hands or anything it touches. In order to keep the horse hair clean, try to touch it as little as possible.

ü Rosin the Bow

You will need to rosin your bow each day before you play. Apply a light coat of rosin to help you achieve a beautiful sound. Too much rosin makes the bow too sticky, and not enough will make the bow slippery. Also, remember that you will need to wipe the rosin off of your instrument each day in order to keep it clean.

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Basic Maintenance Information

ü Treat the Bow with Care The bow is used for creating a beautiful sound on your instrument. It is also very fragile, just like your instrument. There are many parts on the instrument that are easily broken. Do your best to handle it with care.

ü Broken Horsehair It is not uncommon for pieces of horse hair to come loose or even break. If a horse hair breaks, you can simply clip it off as close to the tip or frog as possible.

ü Regular ‘Re-Hair’ is Needed

Your bow will need to be rehaired regualarly. Rehairing a student’s bow once a year is recommended. Rehairing the bow is necessary in order to have clean and fresh hair that will allow you to pull a good sound on your instrument. It is suggested that whenever you take your instrument in for a yearly ‘check-‐up’, you should also ask to have your bow rehaired as well.

ü Do not fix the bow yourself If you notice damage to your bow, tell your teacher right away. If your teacher is not able to fix it, he/she will ask you to take it to the shop to be fixed. Accidents happen, but leave the repair work to the professionals!

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Bow Checklist

ü Are you fingers plopped correctly over the bow?

ü Are all of your fingers hanging over the stick of the bow?

ü Is your thumb placed on its tip underneath the bow?

ü Is your thumb relaxed and balancing the bow?

ü Is your making a ‘J’ or smiling back at youJ?

ü Is your thumb placed in between your middle and ring fingers?

ü Is your hand as loose as goose?

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Assignment Repetitions Checklist

Review the parts of the bow

5

Review daily and basic bow maintenance with a parent (Pages 24 & 25)

1

Complete this sequence: Proper Playing Position

Tapping Slide in ‘C’ Position

5

Name strings from highest to lowest & then sing the “Ant Song”

2


5

Sing the “Sunflower Song” And review the intervals:

Octave, Perfect 5th, minor 2nd

2

Sing the “DAD Song”

w/Solfege

w/Note names

“DAD Song”

5

“Grand Finale”

15

Pick up Pencil in Perfect Position (Page 22) followed by

Bow Games

10

‘Plop’ into Beautiful Bow Position followed by

Bowing Checklist, Tapping Tests for Looseness &

Bow Games (Page 22 & 26)

10

Bow in your TP Tube for 30 seconds

(moving your bow towards the ground first) (Page 22)

20

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ü “Silly Song” with Solfege (Page 29)

ü Bow Race ü Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you ü Count down: 3-‐2-‐1-‐Go! ü Carefully pick up your bow in beautiful bow position ü Hold the bow out in front of you in beautiful bow position (use your left hand for support)

ü The Bow Highway 1. The bow highway is located between the end of the fingerboard and the bridge 2. For a beautiful sound, bow right in the middle of the bow highway

ü Down Bow 1. A down bow is a movement towards the tip of the bow 2. Move your arm away from your body for a down bow 3. A down bow symbol looks like this:

ü Up Bow 1. An up bow is a movement towards the frog of the bow 2. Move your arm up towards your body for an up bow 3. An up bow symbol looks like this:

ü Bow on the A String 1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Pick up the bow in beautiful playing position 5. Place the middle of the bow on the A String 6. Do the tapping tests for looseness on your bow 7. Speak the rhythm ‘Tiri Tiri Ti Ti’ 8. Bow the rhythm ‘Tiri Tiri Ti Ti’, starting with a

Practice: Speak and bow ‘Tiri Tiri Ti Ti’ 3 times before taking the bow off the string. When you do take a break, ‘stir’ your bow in outer space and check your proper playing position. Once you are ready to practice the repetition again, place the middle of the bow on the A String and try it again. How to make a beautiful sound on the A String: • Start by placing the middle of the bow in the middle of the bow highway • Keep your bow moving (or ‘driving’) straight on the bow highway • Use the upper half of your bow • Stay loose and tension free • Review your “Bow Checklist” to make sure you have beautiful bow position (Page26)

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Silly Song with solfege

Mi Re Do

Mi Re Do

Sol Fa Fa Mi

Sol Fa Fa Mi

Sol Do Do Ti La Ti Do Sol Sol



Fa Mi Re Do

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3

Tap over the high dot and slide in C position

3


1

“Ant Song”

5

Sing the “Sunflower Song” & review intervals afterward: Octave, Perfect 5th, minor 2nd

1

Sing the” DAD Song”

w/Solfege

w/Note names

“DAD Song”

5

“Grand Finale”

10

Sing the “Silly Song” with solfege

5

Bow Race (Page 28)

followed by

Tapping Tests for Looseness & Bow Games

15

Bow in your TP Tube for 30 seconds

10

Bow on the A String! (always starting down bow!)

(Page 28)

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ü A String Marathon

1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Place the middle of your bow on the A String 5. Do the tapping tests for looseness on your bow 6. Speak the rhythm ‘Tiri Tiri Ti Ti’ 7. Starting with a , bow the rhythm ‘Tiri Tiri Ti Ti’ for one minute straight

Practice: After you bow for one minute, loosen up with some bow games.

ü Silent String Crossings

1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Place the middle of the bow on the A String 5. Silently roll your bow to the D String 6. Silently roll your bow to the G String 7. Silently roll your bow to the C String

Practice: Silently roll your bow to any string of your choice. Try a few silent crossings in a row!

ü Bow on the D String

1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Pick up your bow in beautiful playing position 5. Place the middle of the bow on the D String 6. Do the tapping tests for looseness on your bow 7. Speak the rhythm ‘Tiri Tiri Ti Ti’ 8. Bow the rhythm ‘Tiri Tiri Ti Ti’, starting with a

Practice: Speak and bow ‘Tiri Tiri Ti Ti’ 3 times before taking the bow off the string. When you do take a break, ‘stir’ your bow in outer space and check your proper playing position. Once you are ready to practice the repetition again, place the middle of the bow on the D String and try it again.

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2


2


1

“Ant Song”

3


1

“DAD Song”

5

“Grand Finale”

5

Sing the “Silly Song” with solfege

3

Bow Race & Bow in your TP Tube for 1 minute

5

A String Marathon (Page 31)

followed by

Bow Games

10

Silent String Crossings (Page 31)

10

Bow on the D String! (always starting down bow!)

(Page 31)

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ü D String Marathon

1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Place the middle of your bow on the D String 5. Do the tapping tests for looseness on your bow 6. Speak the rhythm ‘Tiri Tiri Ti Ti’ 7. Starting with a , bow the rhythm ‘Tiri Tiri Ti Ti’ for one minute straight

Practice: After you bow for one minute, loosen up with some bow games.

ü Martele 1. Martele is a bow stroke, or a specific way to move the bow 2. Martele is played by moving your bow quickly across the string 3. When playing martele, your instrument rings after every note

ü Martele on the A String 1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Place the middle of the bow on the A String 5. Using the martele bow stroke, complete the following pattern:

Practice: A A A rest

During the rest, take your bow off of the string and ‘stir’ in outer space. When you’re ready, place the middle of your bow on the string and complete the same bowing pattern.

ü Martele on the D String (follow same directions for the A String, but play on the D String!) 1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Place the middle of the bow on the D String 5. Using the martele bow stroke, complete the following pattern:

Practice: D D D rest

Martele Checklist • There should be a ringing sound after each bow stroke • Make sure each bow stroke is quick • Use as much of the upper half of the bow as you can

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ü “DAD Song” with the bow (Page 35) 1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Place the middle of your bow on the D String 5. Using martele, play the “DAD Song” 2 times in a row

ü The “GRAND Finale” (Page 36) 1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Place your pinky over the high dot on the C string 5. Pluck the “CGC”, “GDG” and “DAD” songs 6. Pick up your bow in beautiful bow position 7. Place the middle of your bow on the D String 8. Using martele, play the “DAD Song” 2 times in a row

ü Writing Bowing Markings in Music (Page 36) 1. Get out a pencil 2. Write in the bowing markings for the “GRAND Finale”

Tips for writing in bow markings • A down bow is written like this: • An up bow is written like this: • The bow markings go above the note, just like this:

D A D

Cello

Page 35

DAD Song

with the bow

D A D

D A D

D D A A

D A D

D A D

D A D

D D A A

D A D

Cello

Page 36

GRAND Finale

PLUCK:

G D G G D G

G G D D G D G D A D D A D D D A A D A D A E A A E A A A E E A E A

PICK UP BOW: (write in bow markings above each note)

D A D

D A D

D D A A

D A D

D A D

D A D

D D A A

D A D

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1


2

“Ant Song”

3


1

Bow Race & Bow in your TP Tube for 1 minute

3

A String Marathon

followed by

Bow Games

5

Silent String Crossings

10

D String Marathon (Page 33)

followed by

Bow Games

10

Martele on the A String (Page 33)

10

Martele on the D String (Page 33)

10

Sing the “DAD Song”, Once with w/solfege and once w/note names

W Solfege

W Note names

Play the “DAD Song” with the bow (Page 34 & 35)

20

Write in Bowings ( OR ) in the “GRAND Finale” bowing section

(Page 36)

1

Play the entire “GRAND Finale”

(Page 34 & 36)

10

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Page 38

3 2 1

4

ü Left Hand Fingerings

ü First Position 1. To set your left hand in first position, slide from the high dot back towards the nut 2. When the 1st finger is lined up with the 1st finger tape, that is first position

Correct placement in first position: • The first finger should be on or hovering over the 1st finger tape • The thumb is placed just below the 1st finger tape • The pad of your thumb is touching the back of the neck • Thumb and 2nd finger will line up to form a ‘C’ • All of the left hand fingers are equally spaced apart in first position • Check to see if the overall shape of the hand is open, like holding a can of pop

ü Setting the 1st Finger

1. Put your instrument in proper playing position 2. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 3. Slide back and forth in C position 4. Slide into first position (thumb is just below the 1st finger tape) 5. On the A String, place the pad of your 1st finger on the 1st finger tape

Setting your 1st Finger Correctly: • Make sure your left hand is relaxed and not squeezing the neck • Make sure thumb is placed just below the first finger tape, not in line with it • Put the pad of your 1st finger is on the 1st finger tape • Your 1st finger should depress the string all the way down to the fingerboard

ü Plucking with your right hand 1. Put your instrument in proper playing position 2. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 3. Anchor the thumb of your right hand against the corner of the fingerboard 4. Use your right hand index finger to pluck the desired string

Lesson 8

Cello

Page 39

ü Broken Record with the 1st Finger 1. Put your instrument in proper playing position 2. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 3. Slide back and forth in C position 4. Slide into first position (thumb is just below the 1st finger tape) 5. On the A String, place the pad of your 1st finger on the 1st finger tape 6. Prepare your right hand to pluck the A String 7. Perform the following pattern:

1 1 1 1 1 1 Open A-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ Open A-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ Practice: Repeat this pattern several times in a row before you take a break. You should practice a total of 20 repetitions, but remember you do not have to do all repetitions at once!

ü Intonation 1. Intonation is defined as the accuracy of a note 2. Intonation is referred to as ‘playing in tune’ 3. Regarding finger placement, intonation means placing your finger in the right spot 4. Regarding playing with others, intonation means matching what others are playing

Tips for good intonation: 1. JUST RIGHT

• The sound you are playing is exactly what the note should sound like • The sound you are playing matches what others are playing • Your finger is placed in exactly the right spot • Your instrument will ‘ring’ if it is in tune

2. TOO HIGH • The sound you are playing is above what the note should sound like • The sound you are playing does NOT match what others are playing • Your finger is placed above the right spot • How to fix it: Move your finger AWAY from your nose, or TOWARDS the nut

3. TOO LOW • The sound you are playing is below what the note should sound like • The sound you are playing does NOT match what others are playing • Your finger is placed below the right spot • How to fix it: Move your finger TOWARDS your nose, or AWAY from the nut

ü Sing the “See Saw Song” with solfege (Page 40)

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Page 40

See Saw Song

with solfege

Sol - - - - - Do - - - - - Sol- - - - - Do - - - - - Re Re Re Re Re Re Do - - - - - Do - - - - -

Sol - - - - - Do - - - - - Sol- - - - - Do - - - - - Re Re Re Re Re Re Do - - - - - Do - - - - -

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“Ant Song”

1


1

A String Marathon followed by Bow Games

5


3

D String Marathon

followed by Bow Games

10

Play the “DAD Song” with the bow

5

Play the entire “GRAND Finale”

10

Review Left Hand Fingerings (Page 38)

5

Broken Record with the 1st Finger (Page 39)

20

Explain 1st position and intonation to a family member, then demonstrate a broken record

(Page 39)

1

Sing the “See Saw Song” with solfege

(Page 40)

5

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ü The “Musical Alphabet” (Page 44) A B C D E F G

ü Sing the “See Saw Song” with Note Names (Page 45)

ü Interval v Perfect Fourth

• A perfect fifth spans the distance of 4 notes • ‘Do’ up to ‘Fa’ is a perfect 4th • The strings of a bass are tuned in Perfect 4ths

ü Pluck the “See Saw Song” (Page 45) 1. Put your instrument in proper playing position 2. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 3. Slide back and forth in ‘C’ position 4. Slide into first position (thumb is just below the 1st finger tape) 5. Put your 1st finger on the 1st tape on the D String (this makes the note E) 6. Make sure your 1st finger is making a ‘tunnel’ over the A string 7. Prepare your right hand to pluck the D String 8. Pluck the “See Saw Song”

Lesson 9

Cello

Page 43

ü Detache 1. Deatche is a bow stroke which means detached or separated 2. Detache is played with a simple back and forth motion of the bow

ü Broken Record with the Bow

1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Slide back and forth in ‘C’ position 5. Slide into first position (thumb is just below the 1st finger tape) 6. On the A String, place the pad of your 1st on the 1st finger tape 7. Put the middle of your bow on the A String 8. Perform the following pattern with detache:

1 1 1 1 1 1

Open A-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ Open A-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ Practice: Repeat this pattern several times in a row before you take a break. When you finish one repetition, lift your bow off the string, take a short break and then put your bow in the middle to begin again. You should practice a total of 20 repetitions, but remember you do not have to do all repetitions at once!

ü Silent Bow Placements 1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Silently place your bow at the FROG on the A String (tap and check for looseness) 5. Silently pick up your bow and place it at the TIP (tap and check for looseness) 6. Silently pick up your bow and place it in the MIDDLE (tap and check for looseness)

Practice: Repeat the silent bow placements in any order and bow location.

Cello

Page 44

The Music Alphabet

(sing to the Twinkle Theme)

A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G

Cello

Page 45

1 0

0

1 0

1

0

1 1 1 1 1

1 0

0

1 0

1

0

1 1 1 1 1

See Saw Song

E - - - - - - A - - - - - -

E - - - - - - A - - - - - - B B B B B B

A - - - - - - A - - - - -

E - - - - - - A - - - - - -

E - - - - - - A - - - - - - B B B B B B A - - - - - - A - - - - -

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“Ant Song”

1

Sing the “Sunflower Song” & review the new interval: Perfect 4th

1


3


3

D String Marathon followed by Bow Games

5


3

“GRAND Finale”

5

Review left hand fingerings

3

Sing the “Musical Alphabet” (Page 44)

5

Sing the “See Saw Song” with Note Names (Page 45)

5

Pluck the “See Saw Song” (Page 42 & 45)

20

Broken Records with the Bow

using detache (Page 43)

20

Silent Bow Placements (Page 43)

10

Cello

Page 47

ü Legato

1. Legato is a bow stroke which means smooth 2. Legato is played by making the bow move as smooth as possible

ü Down Bow Circles 1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Silently place your bow at the FROG on the A string (tap and check for looseness) 5. Pull a smooth using your whole bow 6. Allow your bow to circle off the string 7. Place your bow back at the frog

Practice: Do several down bow circles in a row before you take a break.

ü Up Bow Circles 1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Silently place your bow at the TIP on the A String (tap and check for looseness) 5. Push a smooth using your whole bow 6. Allow your bow to circle off the string 7. Place your bow back at the tip

Practice: Do several up bow circles in a row before you take a break.

Lesson 10

Cello

Page 48



“Ant Song”

1

Sing the “Sunflower Song” & review intervals afterward:

Octave, Perfect 5th, Perfect 4th, minor 2nd

1


2


2


2


3

“GRAND Finale”

5


2

Sing the “Musical Alphabet”

1

Sing the “See Saw Song” with note names

2

Pluck the “See Saw Song”

5

Broken Records with the Bow (using detache)

10

Silent Bow Placements

5

Teach the word ‘legato’ to a family member

1

Down Bow Circles (Page 47)

20

Up Bow Circles (Page 47)

20

Cello

Page 49

ü Play the “See Saw Song” with the Bow (Page 50) 1. Place your bow on a flat surface in front of you 2. Put your instrument in proper playing position 3. Tap over the high dot (Tiri Tiri Ti Ti) 4. Slide back and forth in ‘C’ position 5. Slide into first position (thumb is just below the 1st finger tape) 6. Put your 1st finger on the 1st tape on the D String (this makes the note E) 7. Make sure your 1st finger is making a ‘tunnel’ over the A string 8. Pick up your bow in beautiful bow position 9. Silently place your bow at the frog on the D String 10. Play the “See Saw Song” using legato

Lesson 11

Cello

Page 50

1 0

0

1 0

1

0

1 1 1 1 1

1 0

0

1 0

1

0

1 1 1 1 1

See Saw Song

E - - - - - - A - - - - - -

E - - - - - - A - - - - - - B B B B B B

A - - - - - - A - - - - -

E - - - - - - A - - - - - -

E - - - - - - A - - - - - - B B B B B B A - - - - - - A - - - - -

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“Ant Song”

1

Sing the “Sunflower Song” & review intervals afterward:

Octave, Perfect 5th, Perfect 4th, minor 2nd

1


2


2


2


3

“GRAND Finale”

5


2

Sing the “Musical Alphabet”

1

Sing the “See Saw Song” with note names

2

Pluck the “See Saw Song”

5

Broken Records with the Bow (using detache)

10

Silent Bow Placements

5

Down Bow Circles

10

Up Bow Circles

10

Write in Bowings ( OR ) in the “See Saw Song”

(Page 50)

1

Play the “See Saw Song” with the bow (Page 49 & 50)

20

Cello

Page 52

Great work!

Keep practicing throughout the summer and we’ll see you

in August!

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