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, along with piano accompaniment and a teacher's manual.

Songs / Content

• Picture of the Bass and the Bow
• The Two Middle Strings---Quarter Notes
• The Two Outer 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 Fourth Finger on the D String
• A Higher Tone on the A String---The Fourth Finger
• More Melodies with the First and Fourth Fingers
• The First and Fourth Fingers on the G String
• More Melodies to Strengthen the Fourth Finger
• Beautiful Melodies with the First and Fourth Fingers
• Playing Two Notes in the Same Bow Stroke
• The First and Second Fingers on the E String
• More Melodies Using the E String
• The Second Finger on the D String
• Playing Three Notes in the Same Bow Stroke
• Melodies That Are Repeated
• Melodies with String Changes
• Melodies Stressing the Second and Fourth Fingers
• Playing Beautiful Melodies with Dynamics
• Playing Pizzicato with the Bow in the Hand
• More Pizzicato with the Bow in the Hand
• Melodies on All Strings
• Building a Major Scale
• Eighth Notes
• Eighth Notes Combined with Quarter Notes
• Lively Melodies with Eighth Notes