D was first and then A. So much covered already in terms of note knowledge, bowing style, etc. Students engaged with real strength and knowledge developing in both hands. Good hand shapes, good posture, good sound.
All four instruments still in the one class and then where to for SingleStringLearning. The idea of all instruments learning together was still a given, so....., Violins and double basses would be on the E string and Cellos and Violas would be on the C string. The material would still be the same but on different strings. More reinforcement of bowing style and minor and major patterns. Something new in terms of musical terms on each page but allowing the hands to become strong and not stressed with demanding finger patterns. This strength would be the basis for good playing for the remainder of the student's sessions or if they decided to continue, their strong playing would enable them to quickly progress and embrace more demanding repertoire quickly.
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