FJH Music Company Superior Strings In Sixteen Weeks - Wheeler/Gruselle - Book

Author/Composer:

WHEELER/GRUSELLE

Instrumentation:

STRING ORCH

Model #:

SB305

Authors: Peggy Wheeler and Carrie Lane Gruselle

One Book focuses on bowing, tone, and expression, features melody in all sections of the orchestra, and provides systematic approaches to the following issues:

Tone and Intonation
- Harmonized scale warm ups
- Tuning to open strings in various patterns
- String crossing with three note chords and arpeggios

Balance
- Simple chorales for work on balance
- Chorale melodies distributed among all instruments

Technique
- Scales presented in string order
- Bowing and rhythm patterns
- Weekly progressive rhythm exercises

Interpretation
- Twenty short excerpts from orchestral repertoire
- Excerpts emphasize the relationship of bowing style to articulation and interpretation

Festival Preparation
- Tips for a healthy approach to performance