Posted by Sue Bechler (March mentor) on March 02, 2008 at 10:21:48:
In Reply to: Looking for a new method book for advanced classes posted by MC on February 07, 2008 at 12:15:57:
Have you ruled out the books in the Essential Elements series that follow "2000" 1&2? There is something to be said for staying in a stream to take advantage of the relatively familiar lay-out and some pedagogues' ideas of instructional sequence. When you change series, there will always be some duplication/omission which you need to work around.On the other hand, "new" is often good where JH is concerned! // I like Etling Intermediate String Techniques quite well. Eight major keys, scales (w/harmonizations), arpeggios, etudes, some rounds, duets, trios. The etudes, time signatures, rhythm studies & small ensembles also advance with each new key, an interesting concept. It is older, but was in print last year. I just picked up the brand-new String Techniques for Superior Musical Performance, Robert Frost/Kjos. In two sections: I.Technique,Tone, Tuning and II.Major & Minor Scales. Eight major,six minor. Has 2-octave scale, arpeggio, 3-part chorale, etude selected from major pedagogical collections, a short solo, all of which could be classified "classical tunes the well-rounded player should recognize". :)Expectation to apply bowings & rhythms given on cover & appendix. Somewhat easier, but also very interesting, the new Sight-Reading in the String Class, A.Dabczynski et al. Sue (PS. I'm officially the March mentor, and it is March 2nd, but I couldn't resist weighing in.)