Suzuki Violin 1 Group Class
In this 15 week Semester long course, students will complete all or a majority of the Suzuki 1 book for violin.
Liz Sacks
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5.0
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What's included
14 live meetings
11 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be expected to practice daily. At the beginning of class, practice times will be shorter, 15-20 minutes per day. Towards the end of class they will lengthen to 30-45 minutes per day, based on the students needs and skills.Assessment
Learner grade is assessed via informal assessment. Parents may contact me for a grade or progress report if desired.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Beginner Level
Class is structured to complete one lesson per week, but class needs and experience will be taken into account, and lesson plans may be adjusted to better meet student needs. Lesson 1: Instrument care, Instrument parts, posture, bow hold, and basic bowing patterns and rhythm and placing the fingers. Students will learn basics of reading musical notation, and instrument care and handling. Lesson 2: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Variations. Students will be spending time reinforcing musical notation skills. Lesson 3: Lightly Row and Song of The Wind. Students may also practice musical notation reading. Students will learn the difference between staccato and legato. Lesson 4: Go Tell Aunt Rhody and O, Come Little Children. Students will learn about basic dynamic markings, and how to control dynamics on their instrument. Lesson 5: Scales and Arpeggios in A Major, and Performance Week! Students will be given the option to perform for the class, any song we have learned so far. Performances are optional! Students will also spend time reinforcing musical notation skills. Lesson 6: May Song, Long Long Ago, students will practice dynamic control on their instrument. Lesson 7: Allegro and Exercises. Students will strengthen their fourth finger, and practice reading musical notation Lesson 8: Perpetual Motion and Variation, Finger Exercises Lesson 9: Scale and Arpeggios in D Major, and Performance Week! Students will be given the option to perform for the class, any song we have learned so far. Performances are optional! Students will also spend time reinforcing musical notation skills. Lesson 10: Allegretto, Andantino Lesson 11: Scales and Arpeggios in G Major, Etude and Finger Exercise Lesson 12: Minuet No. 1 and Finger Exercise Lesson 13: Minuet No. 2 and String Crossing Exercise Lesson 14: The Happy Farmer and Dotted Rhythm Exercise Lesson 15: Gavotte and Exercises Throughout the class, students will be given opportunities to reinforce reading musical notation, and to listen to examples of the music we are learning. Performance weeks are optional, and students can choose whether or not to perform in class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to hold the violin and bow.
How to place their fingers on the fingerboard to make the correct pitch corresponding to specific notes.
Students will learn and perform a variety of songs in the classroom for their peers.
Students will learn how to train their muscles and mind to play the violin.
Students will learn practice skills to improve on their own, and make the most of practice time at home.
Students will learn basic music theory and how to train their ear.
Students will learn basic exercises to improve skills such as bow control, finger dexterity, and note progression in scales and arpeggios.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need to come to class with: A Violin and bow. (Violin must be tuned.) Suzuki book 1 for violin. A notebook and pencil for notes. Students may need a printer for handouts as class requires.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Live Group Class
$43
weekly or $300 for 14 classes2x per week, 7 weeks
50 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
6-10 learners per class
