Description

The Belwin String Builder is a comprehensive method designed for string classes, allowing the violin, viola, cello, and bass to perform together. Each book functions as a standalone resource, suitable for both group and individual instruction. The content is thoughtfully graded, requiring minimal additional explanation, while each melody is crafted to engage students and enhance their 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 Violin 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 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
• A New High Tone---The First Finger on the E String
• The Second and Third Fingers on the E String
• The First Finger on E---When It Is Not Sharped
• 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