Hello Violinists!
Each week I "shout out" one or more students in each class! This week I would like to shout out: Publishing and writing this blog early so no shout out this week!
Please bring this to every class
MUSIC STAND for standing practice at home.
You do not need to bring this stand to class.
Violinists and families - this week it is so important that you begin the habit of practice for this year. Please take out your violin 4 times for practice between 11/13-11/20 for just 5-10 minutes every time. I want you practicing practice! This will make practicing much easier later in the year and is a great life skill!
This week in violin we:
Learned “Dirty Doggie Scrub Scrub” a rhythm we will be playing with the Bows. What other words fit into this rhythm? (pepperoni pizza, silly little monkey, see the pretty flower, etc etc etc)
Reviewed Rest position/playing position
Reviewed EGG and DAD Song in Rest position and playing position
Practiced our bow holds
Started doing our “dirty doggie scrub scrub” rhythm with the bow on the a string with partner violins (one violinist is in playing position while the other is the bower)
Started doing our “dirty doggie scrub scrub” rhythm with the bow on the a string by ourselves!
Practice:
You can access the sheet music I handed out HERE
5-10 minutes a day (this week might be more of a 3-5 minute week)
REVIEW
Watch and Play Along “The Egg Song” in rest position. How do we do this in Playing Position? Show someone in your house!
Watch and practice “The Dad Song” in playing position and play it for a Dad in your life!
Practice tightening, rosin-ing, and loosening the bow
lefty loose-y, righty tighty
the bow should make a little “smile” and fit the tip of your pinky through it
the bow stick should never be straight or make a frown
we always rosin tightened bows
we always loosen the bow before it goes back in the case
NEW
Practice Dirty Doggie Scrub Scrub Rhythm on your A string in playing position (make sure you have a heavy head playing position and your bow hold)
