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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

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One scale one-octave or two-octave, 1st position, either major or minor key. Memorization

required.

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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


Hrimaly Scale StudiesSitt Scale Studies

Sevcik School of Violin Technics op.1 pt.1

Schradieck School of Violin Technics Bk.1


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


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



Seitz No.2,5

Suzuki Bk.2,3,4

am Requirements for Level II

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One scale two-octaves, 1st to 3rd position, either major or minor key. Memorization required.

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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


Flesch Scale System

Hrimaly Scale StudiesSevcik School of violin Technics, op 1, Bk 1

Schradieck School of Violin Technics Bk 1


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


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



Severn Polish Dance

Vivaldi Concerto in A minor

Vivaldi Concerto in G minor

am Requirements for Level III

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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.

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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



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


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


ples of Etudes/Studies

Kreutzer 42 Studies

Rode 24 Caprices


Bach Concerto no. 2 in E Major

Bartok Rumanian Folk Dances

Mozart Concerto in G Major

Kreisler Praeludium and Allegro



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.


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


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


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


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.


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.

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