Ron explains how you can work in parallel with students of different ages and levels. The best way to make quick progress with a mixed group is to work with the same repertoire for everyone, but in different ways. The beginners play with open strings, other students play with fingers and others play the melody.
Step 2
Interaction – one group, different ages
Other videos in Step 2
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4:28Step 2Technique – improve the sound
Playing open strings and scales helps us improve our technique and tone and the sound of the orchestra. This is how we warm up. -
3:24Step 2Theory – major and minor scales
There are many ways to practice music theory and learn the differences between major and minor, melody and harmony. Do it in a fun way! -
3:44Step 2Preparation – step by step to Te Deum
Is it possible to prepare a whole repertoire with only a few bars? It is, if you take the right steps from the beginning.