Maricopa Community Colleges  MUE136   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/95
MUE136 19956-99999 L+L 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Class Strings II
Continuation of Class Strings I with additional focus on skills including fingering and bowing techniques, and solo/ensemble literature. Prerequisites: MUE135 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MUE136   19956-99999 Class Strings II
1. Describe the various types of bows available for lower string instruments. (I)
2. Describe bowing techniques. (I, II)
3. Describe various teaching techniques for beginning level string players. (I, III, III)
4. Perform all major and chromatic scales. (I, II)
5. Study appropriate hand and fingering positions in all ranges. (I, II)
6. Perform easy to intermediate solo pieces. (II, III)
7. Describe appropriate solo and ensemble literature for various levels. (III)
8. Describe teaching method books for string instruments. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
MUE136   19956-99999 Class Strings II
    I. Pedagogical approach to the instrument
        A. Bow selection for individual differences of students
        B. Holding the bow
        C. Holding the instrument
        D. Extending the range (higher and lower)
        E. Knowledge of both major and chromatic scales
      II. Playing technique
          A. Various hand positions
          B. Various fingerings for notes
          C. Bowing techniques
          D. Major and chromatic scales
          E. Pizzicato
          F. Double and triple stops
        III. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced solo and ensemble literature
            A. Solo literature
            B. Ensemble literature
            C. Method books
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