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
