Description

The Belwin String Builder is a comprehensive method designed for string classes, allowing violin, viola, cello, and bass to perform together. Each book functions as an independent unit, suitable for both group and individual instruction. The content is thoughtfully graded, requiring minimal additional explanation, while each melody is engaging and serves as a foundation for developing effective left-hand technique and bowing skills. The series is available in three levels, catering to violin, viola, cello, bass, and includes piano accompaniment and a teacher's manual.

Songs / Content

• Picture of the Viola and the Bow
• The Two High Strings
• The Two Lower Strings
• The Open Strings with Half Notes
• Whole Notes
• More Melodies with Open Strings
• A New Tone---The First Finger on the D String
• More Melodies with the First Finger on the D String
• A New Tone---The First Finger on the A String
• A Higher Tone---The Second Finger on the D String
• A Higher Tone on the A String---The Second Finger
• More Melodies with the First and Second Fingers
• The Third Finger on the D String
• The Third Finger on the A String
• Beautiful Melodies with the First, Second and Third Fingers
• Playing Two Notes in the Same Bow Stroke
• A New Low Tone---The First Finger on the G String
• The Second and Third Fingers on the G String
• The Second Finger---When It Is Not Sharped
• Playing Three Notes in the Same Bow Stroke
• Melodies That Are Repeated
• Melodies Stressing the Second and Third Fingers
• The Second Finger Develops Flexibility
• Playing Beautiful Melodies with Dynamics
• Strengthening the Fourth Finger---Left Hand Pizzicato
• We Are Now Ready to Use the Fourth Finger
• Melodies Using All of the Fingers
• Building a Major Scale
• Eighth Notes
• Eighth Notes Combined with Quarter Notes
• Lively Melodies with Eighth Notes