Violin Fun Month 1!
In this 4 week class, students will learn the parts of the violin and bow, how to hold them, pluck the strings and how to play a few simple songs on the A and E strings.
Helen Justis
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What's included
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will watch the weekly video and practice the new skills of the week. They will share with the group any questions they may have, answer the weekly question and send a short video of one thing they feel they did very well that week.Class Experience
This will be a fun, flex class where students can learn to play the violin in a traditional, yet fun way. I teach a traditional method that combines note reading with playing the violin, along with games, teaching videos, and more. I provide an alternative to the Suzuki method. Students have fun by watching a weekly teacher taught video, playing games made exclusively for my students, and encouraging students to share what they have learned on our platform. Mrs. Helen will give each learner private feedback that will encourage them in their journey, and more! In this first month of violin, we will learn how to care for our violin, name the parts of the violin and bow, how to pluck the strings and use the bow on open strings. We will be able to put our fingers in the correct places on the E and A strings and play a few simple songs. Each class will begin with a review of the previous lesson, a new skill, music and a game to support the new skill. I teach in a warm, patient, encouraging way that encourages students to have a can do attitude. Students can post any questions, and a short video showing what they have learned each week. There will also be a "Question of the Week" that each student can answer and others can comment on. This is the first month of learning the violin, so no prior knowledge or experience is needed. I will post a video at the beginning of each week as well as an attachment to a google slide game that have created and a written review of the class and instructions for practice. Let's have some fun!
Learning Goals
Week 1: Parts of the violin and bow. Plucking (pizzicato) on the open strings. Words make rhythms! Parts of the violin game.
Week 2: Review parts of the violin and plucking open strings. Answer questions. Learn how to put your fingers on the strings. How to hold the bow. Game: Notes on the A String. Bow Hold poem.
Week 3: Review how to hold the bow. How to put fingers on the strings. Answer questions. Pluck with fingers on the strings and bow on the open strings. Game: Notes on the E string Pluck the song, Twinkle Twinkle.
Week 4: Review, answer any questions students had, Pluck Twinkle Twinkle, whole song, and try playing it with the bow, too! Learn Hot Cross Buns. Review E and A string notes. Game
Other Details
Supply List
These items are required for this course. a violin that is good for their size: Please be sure to measure your child's arm from neck to mid palm. Here is a sizing chart: 28-52 inches: 1/4 size violin 53-56 inches: 1/2 size violin 57-60 inches: 3/4 violin above 60 inches: Full size 4/4 violin rosin: any. Most violins come with this, so check first. shoulder rest:- The sponge ones that attach with a rubber band are good fore beginner students, or a Kun-type for older students or those with longer necks. finger tapes: There are many types of these. The ones that have simple colored stripes on them are the simplest to use. They will have yellow, white, red, blue etc. stripes with no letters on them. I will also be sending handouts each week, so please have the ability to print them, and a binder with sheet protector sleeves to put them in.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Student will not need any materials for this class as all materials are teacher generated.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching violin for 20 plus years. I have taught private, group, community youth orchestras, and played in community orchestras. My goal is to share my passion for the violin with my students and to instill within them a belief that they can accomplish great things if they stick with it, make it fun, and take it one step at a time. Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly4 weeks
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
