Boosting Performance Skills
Now that everyone has learned pitch locations for all 15 pitches in a Two Octave G Major Scale, it is time to gain experience combining these new note patterns and boost performance skills.
When examining new music, identify if the pitches move by step or by leap. Read and adhere to pitch fingering specifics and train yourself to recognize if shifting is required in order to perform note passages.
Always break it down. Pitches move up or down, by steps and by leaps. Notes change in rhythmic duration, may include bow direction details with slurs, dynamics, articulations, and additional composer instructions.
Performance levels are boosted, by practicing multiple repetitions of technical and musical passages.
The Skill Boosters have technical challenges that are common for all string players and some that are specific to individual instruments. Alternate fingering options are included for additional training.
When boosting skills, establish a plan of what you are attempting to accomplish. Having clear goals in mind, trains your physical self to put into action what your mental self is learning.
Smart Practice = Quick Results
G Major Home Violin Two Octave Scale in 1st Position Viola Pitches in 1st Position Cello Pitches in 1st Position
Bass Pitches in 1st Position Violin and Viola Left Pinky Note Options Pinky Power-Ups for Violin and Viola
Violin G Major Scale in 3rd Position Viola G Major Scale in 3rd Position Cello 4th Position on the A-String
Bass One Octave G Major Scale on 1 String Two Octave G Major Scale for All Instruments Boosting Performance Skills
“Add-a-Note” Scale Pattern Exercise “Eighth Note Jumps” Interval Leap Practice Up and Back-Up Practice Technique
Coordination Drills Melodic Minuet G Major Waltz
Bass Pitches in 1st Position Violin and Viola Left Pinky Note Options Pinky Power-Ups for Violin and Viola
Violin G Major Scale in 3rd Position Viola G Major Scale in 3rd Position Cello 4th Position on the A-String
Bass One Octave G Major Scale on 1 String Two Octave G Major Scale for All Instruments Boosting Performance Skills
“Add-a-Note” Scale Pattern Exercise “Eighth Note Jumps” Interval Leap Practice Up and Back-Up Practice Technique
Coordination Drills Melodic Minuet G Major Waltz