Samuel Applebaum

The Second and Fourth Position String Builder is to be used after the Third and Fifth Position String Builder. However, it is also to be used as a continuation of Book III of any of the standard string class methods. Published for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.

2nd and 4th Position String Builder

The Third and Fifth Position String Builder is to be used after Book 3 of the Belwin String Builder. However, it may also be used as a continuation of any the standard string class methods. In this book, the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together. The book for each instrument, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. In this book, the pupil is carefully taken step by step through the third and fifth positions. The pupil is taught to find each finger, after which simple shifts are introuduced with the same finger, followed by shifts to these positions with different fingers. Each type of shift is presented and developed with interesting melodies. The material in this volume is chosen for its musical interest and its technical value. There are a number of duets which are to be played by either two pupils or with the class divided into two groups. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Suggestions for work by rote are presented throughout the book. Published for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, teacher's manual.

3rd and 5th Position String Builder: Bass

The Belwin String Builder is a string class method in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technic and bow arm. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.

String Builder, Bk 2: Teacher's Manual

Fred Weber

First Position Etudes for Strings is written for the second year string class or string orchestra. The etudes are to be started when the string group reaches Page 10 in Volume I of the String Builder. They may, however, be used in conjunction with any standard string class method, as this book is a complete unit in itself and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The string parts are played in unison with piano accompaniment. Each etude is interesting and has its specific technical value for the left hand and for the bow arm. Published for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.

First Position Etudes for Strings, Level 2

2nd and 4th Position String Builder: Viola

Michael Katz

Presents thirty-six songs designed to help beginning violin students master the basic notes and methods. Includes a CD with the songs.

Stringtunes -- A Very Beginning Solo (or Unison) Songbook: Violin, Book & CD

Compiled from melodies Samuel Applebaum used to teach his students to play their instruments. The melodies are arranged in progressive order from the first three notes students learn to the end of level one in most method books. These melodies may be played as solos or in unison with other string instruments. Michael Katz has produced the accompaniment recording (in traditional, jazz, and rock styles) to motivate students to practice and perform for friends and family.

Stringtunes -- A Very Beginning Solo (or Unison) Songbook: Viola, Book & CD

First Position Etudes for Strings

Sada Applebaum

World Famed String Players Discuss Their Art

With the Artists

The Applebaums discuss fingering, phrasing, technics and musical philosophy great artists.

The Way They Play

String Festival Solos are economical collections of transcriptions by Samuel Applebaum. In two volumes for each instrument, the solos are in progressive order of difficulty. Each volume contains nine pieces -- all classic titles in the Applebaum teaching repertoire. Some of these have been hard to find. Volume I progresses from Level 1 to Level 2, Volume II progresses from Level 2 to Level 3. The solos are useful for teaching technique, dynamics, phrasing, and overall musicianship. String Festival Solos are excellent for recitals, auditions and performances for assemblies, concerts or festivals. Titles: * In May (Behr) * The Blue Danube Waltz (Strauss) * Smooth Sailing (Konrad) * Kiss Me Again (Herbert) * The Space Waltz (Streabbog) * Dance of the Clowns (Beyer) * Hobgoblin Dance (Biehl) * Carnival (Couperin) * Polka (Dancla)

Violin Solo

String Festival Solos - Violin, Volume I

The Orchestral Bowing Etudes contain the important contemporary orchestral and chamber music bowings which are indispensable for the development of a string player. These etudes are to be studied when the pupil reaches String Builder, Book III. They may, however, be used in conjunction with any standard string class method, as this book is a complete unit in itself and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. Available for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual.

Samuel Applebaum

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