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Violin CurriculumViolin Curriculum
purpose of the ECMS Violin Curriculum is to provide a systematic pedagogy for students.
ruction is provided in the private studio setting. The program is divided into six levels and includes:
Standards and requirements, therefore establishing a strong foundation.
Scales for intonation, sound production and bow control.
Methods and Studies, to focus on specific technique.
Building basic repertoire to hone musical skills.
Exams and juries to evaluate student progress
faculty are encouraged to create their own teaching personalities while working within the
gested general guidelines.
vel I
ndards and Requirements
Establish good posture and physical coordination
Develop basic skills for correct pitch placement
The use of first position with different fingering patterns on each string
Bowing patterns on open strings, with simple rhythms, clear bow division, proper arm motion for
detached strokes (detache), bowing near the bridge to produce a clear sound (sounding point),
string crossings with single bows.
Bow hand exercises to create flexibilityPizzicato, colle, and martelé may be introduced
mples of Scale Studies
Applebaum Scales for Strings
Whistler Elementary Scales and Bowings
Herfurth A Tune a Day Scale Book
mples of Etudes/Studies
Applebaum String Builder Bk.1, 2
Applebaum First Position Etudes for Strings
Avsharian Mississippi Hot Dog Hoe Down
Avsharian Fun with Rhythm
Avsharian Fun with Basics
Doflein Violin Method Bk.1
Suzuki Bk. 1, 2
Whistler First Etude Album for Violin
Wohlfahrt op. 38 Easiest Elementary Method
mples of Musical Repertoire
Applebaum Building Technics with Beautiful Music Bk. 1
Avsharian Songs for Little Players Series
Barber Solo Pieces for Young Players Bk. 1
Brown, JS Bach Ten Little Classics
Pracht Album of Easy Pieces op.12
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Suzuki Bk.1,2.
am Requirements for Level I
le
One scale one-octave or two-octave, 1st position, either major or minor key. Memorization
required.
de
One etude or one piece from Suzuki Book 1 or Book 2.
pertoire
One solo piece or piece from Suzuki Book 1 or Book 2 (Must be different than the etude).
Memorization required.
vel II
ndards and Requirements
Easy double stops in first position (open strings)
Basic vibrato motion
Simple harmonics
Simple shifting technique from first position to third position
Varied rhythmic patterns in scales, etudes and solos
Longer bow strokes
String crossings with detache, colle, martele, staccato and slurs
mples of Scale Studies
Hrimaly Scale StudiesSitt Scale Studies
Sevcik School of Violin Technics op.1 pt.1
Schradieck School of Violin Technics Bk.1
mples of Etudes/Studies
Doflein Violin Method Bk.2,3
Kayser 36 Progressive Studies, op.20
Suzuki Bk.2,3
Trott Melodious Double Stops Bk.1
Wohlfahrt Foundation Studies Bk.1,2
Whistler Introducing the Positions Vol.1
Whistler Developing Double Stops
Whistler Preparing for Kreutzer Bk.1
mples of Musical Repertoire
Applebaum Building Technics with Beautiful Music Bk.2
Applebaum String Festival Solos 1,2
Avsharian Fun with Solos
Barber Solos for Young Violinists Bk.2,3
Huber Concertino op.8
Kuchler Concertino in D op.15
Portnof Concertino op.13
Rieding Concertino op.21,34,35
Ruegger Concertante in G
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Seitz No.2,5
Suzuki Bk.2,3,4
am Requirements for Level II
le
One scale two-octaves, 1st to 3rd position, either major or minor key. Memorization required.
de
One etude or one piece from Suzuki Book 2, 3 or 4.
pertoire
One solo piece or piece from Suzuki Book 2, 3 or 4 (Must be different than the etude).
Memorization required.
vel III
ndards and Requirement
Able to shift and play in the first three positions with ease
Begin the use of fourth and fifth position
Vibrato: good coordination of arm, wrist and fingers
Dynamics, good tone quality and musical expression
Ability to bow on the sounding point with good bow direction
Posture and body motions well balanced
mples of Scale Studies
Flesch Scale System
Hrimaly Scale StudiesSevcik School of violin Technics, op 1, Bk 1
Schradieck School of Violin Technics Bk 1
mples of Etudes/Studies
Dont 24 Studies op.37
Kayser Studies op.20
Mazas Etudes Speciales Bk 1 op. 36
Polo Double Stops
Sitt Studies for Violin op 32 Pt.2
Trott Melodious Double Stops Bk 1 and Bk 2
Whistler Preparing for Kreutzer Bk 1
Whistler Introducing the Positions Volume 1 and 2
Whistler Developing Double Stops
mples of Musical Repertoire
Accolay Concerto No.1 in A minor
Bach Concerto No. 1 in A minor (1st Mvt.)
Barber Solos for Young Violinists Volumes 3, 4
Dancla Airs Varie, op.89
Fiocco Allegro
Handel Sonatas
Haydn Concerto in G major (1st Mvt.)
Mlynarski Mazurka
Portnoff op.14
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Severn Polish Dance
Vivaldi Concerto in A minor
Vivaldi Concerto in G minor
am Requirements for Level III
le
Two scales in two-octaves, one major and one minor key with two or more pattern arpeggios, 1st
to 3rd position and beyond. Memorization required.
de
One etude.
pertoire
One piece. Memorization required.
l IV
Technical Requirements
Correct, basic posture.
Balanced bow arm and fluid use of fingers, wrist, elbow.
Deliberate bow-division and sounding point.
Observance of printed dynamics.
Reliable shifting and intonation up to fifth position.
Vibrato with continuity.
3-octave scales with 7-arpeggio sequences for chosen major and minor scales with correct
fingering (introduced).
2-octave scales in double-stops (introduced).
Repertoire which utilizes primarily first through fifth positions, including extensions and half
position.
Repertoire using distinct legato, martele, staccato and spiccato.
Understanding of articulation markings and musical terminology printed in repertoire.
Interaction with accompanist.
ples of Scale Studies and Basic Exercises:
Flesch Scale System
Galamian Scale SystemSevcik School of Violin Technics
Schradieck School of Violin Technics
ples of Etudes/Studies:
Dont 24 Studies Preparatory to Kreutzer and Rode Studies, op. 37
Fiorillo 36 Studies
Kreutzer 42 Studies
ples of Musical Repertoire
Bach, J. S, Concerto in A minor
Kreisler Sicilienne and Rigaudon
Monti Czardas
Dancla Airs Varies, op. 89
Weber Waltz
Tartini Fugue from Sonata in C, op. 1, no. 3
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Handel Violin Sonata no. 4 in D Major
Requirements for Level IV
One 3-octave, major scale (memorized)
One 3-octave, minor scale (memorized)
7-arpeggio sequences for chosen major and minor scales (memorized).
One of the following two options:
2-octave, major scale and one 2-octave, minor scale in double-stops (memorized)
etude or caprice with primarily single note.
etude or caprice with primarily double-stops throughout.
One solo work with technical challenges (memorized).
Piano accompaniment required, unless the work is scored for solo violin.
l V
Technical Requirements
Correct, basic posture.
Balanced bow arm and fluid use of fingers, wrist, elbow.
Deliberate bow-division and sounding point.
Observance of printed dynamics and performance with individual, artistic expression.
Vibrato with continuity.
3-octave scales with 7-arpeggio sequences in keys with up to 3-sharps or flats with fine
intonation.
2-octave scales in double-stops in keys with up to 3-sharps or flats with fine intonation.
Repertoire which utilizes all seven positions, primarily in sequential or “violinistic” manner. Some
use of complex left-hand techniques, such as double-stops and single harmonics.
Repertoire which explores all major, minor keys and simple modality.
Repertoire using legato, martele, staccato, spiccato, as well as complex bow techniques, such as
ricochet passages and up-bow spiccato.
Understanding of articulation markings and musical terminology printed in repertoire.
Interaction and collaboration with accompanist.
ples of Scale Studies
Flesch Scale System
Galamian Scale System
Sevcik School of Violin Technics
Schradieck School of Violin Technics
ples of Etudes/Studies
Kreutzer 42 Studies
Rode 24 Caprices
ples of Musical Repertoire
Bach Concerto no. 2 in E Major
Bartok Rumanian Folk Dances
Mozart Concerto in G Major
Kreisler Praeludium and Allegro
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Vitali Chaconne
Vivaldi Concerti “The Four Seasons”
DeBeriot Scene de Ballet
Kabalevsky Concerto in C Major
Viotti Concerto no. 23
Requirements for Level V
One 3-octave, major scale in keys with up to 3-sharps or flats (memorized)
One 3-octave, minor scale in keys with up to 3-sharps or flats (memorized)
7-arpeggio sequences in keys with up to 3-sharps or flats (memorized).One of the following two options:
etude or caprice with primarily single notes.
etude or caprice with primarily double-stops throughout.
One movement of concerto or concert piece with technical challenges (memorized).
Piano accompaniment required, unless the work is for solo violin.
l VI
Core Technical Requirements
Correct, basic posture.
3-octave scales with 7-arpeggio sequences in keys with up to 3 sharps or flats with fine
intonation.
2-octave scales in double-stops with up to 3 sharps or flats with fine intonation.
Reliable core skills, including: variety of distinct bow strokes, observance of dynamics, accurate
shifting/double-stops and varied vibrato.
Artistic performances with sensitive, variable expression.
Understanding of musical structure and all musical markings.
Basic understanding of appropriate stylistic techniques (introduced), such as Baroque bow
division, Classical transparency, Romantic portamento and varied vibrato.
Repertoire which demands facility in all positions. Use of complex left-hand techniques, such as
three/four-note chords, harmonics, glissandi and left-hand pizzicato.
Repertoire which may explore any major/minor key, atonal and/or modal harmony.
Sensitive, responsive collaboration with pianist.
ples of Scale Studies
Flesch Scale System
Sevcik School of Violin Technics
Schradieck School of Violin Technics
Hrimaly Scale Studies
ples of Etudes/Caprices
Dont Etudes and Caprices, op. 35
Gavinies 24 Studies
Wieniawski 8 Studies Caprices, op. 10
Paganini 24 Caprices
ples of Musical Repertoire
Bach Solo Sonatas and Partitas
Bruch Concerto in G Minor
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Lalo Symphonie Espagnole (1st or 5th mvt)
Saint-Saens Concerto No. 3 (1st or 3rd mvt.)
Mozart Concerti nos 4 and 5 (1st mvts w/cadenza)
Wieniawski Concerto no. 2 in d minor (1st or 3rd mvt)
Mendelssohn Concerto in e minor (1st or 3rd mvt)
Requirements for Level VI
One three-octave, major scale in keys with up to 3 sharps or flats (memorized)
One three-octave, minor scale in keys with up to 3 sharps or flats (memorized)
7-arpeggio sequences in keys with up to 3 sharps or flats (memorized).
One of the following two options:
etude or caprice with primarily single notes.
etude or caprice with primarily double-stops throughout.
One movement from Bach Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin (memorized)
Movement of concerto or concert piece with technical challenges (memorized).
Piano accompaniment required, unless work is for solo violin.
updated: March 6, 2015
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