String Instrument

Week 5Basic ways to play string instrument

Learning outcomesAt the end of the course, student will able to :Understand the basic posture to play:Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bassIdentify the basic techniques used when play string instrument:Identify the seating position of string family in large orchestraString Instrument

How to hold a violin?

held horizontally with the left side of the instrument slightly angled. The left side of the violin should always be angled higher than its right side. Resting on the chin rest of the instrument.How to hold a viola

held horizontally with the left side of the instrument slightly angled. The left side of the violin should always be angled higher than its right side. Resting on the chin rest of the instrument.How to hold cello

The neck and scroll of the cello should be to the left of your headThe right hand will hold the bow

How to hold double bassshould be about eye-level in playing position. The bass leans into the pelvic bone and is angled slightly

Group discussion

Appendix 1

Group Presentation

Seating position plan

Where is the position of the string family?

HomeworkSearch others basic technique when playing string instrument.(other than pizzicato and arco)StaccatoLegatoTremoloetc

Class End