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ESM > ECMS > Handbooks > ECMS Student Handbook > ECMS Instrumental and VocalCurricula > Violin Curriculum Violin CurriculumViolin Curriculum The purpose of the ECMS Violin Curriculum is to provide a systematic pedagogy for students. Instruction is provided in the private studio setting. The program is divided into six levels and includes:Standards and requirements, therefore establishing a strong foundation.Scales for intonation, sound production and bow control.Methods and Studies, to focus on specific technique.Building basic repertoire to hone musical skills.Exams and juries to evaluate student progressOur faculty are encouraged to create their own teaching personalities while working within thesuggested general guidelines. Level I Standards and Requirements Establish good posture and physical coordinationDevelop basic skills for correct pitch placementThe use of first position with different fingering patterns on each stringBowing patterns on open strings, with simple rhythms, clear bow division, proper arm motion fordetached strokes (detache), bowing near the bridge to produce a clear sound (sounding point),string crossings with single bows.Bow hand exercises to create flexibilityPizzicato, colle, and martelé may be introduced Examples of Scale Studies Applebaum Scales for StringsWhistler Elementary Scales and BowingsHerfurth A Tune a Day Scale Book Examples of Etudes/Studies Applebaum String Builder Bk.1, 2Applebaum First Position Etudes for StringsAvsharian Mississippi Hot Dog Hoe DownAvsharian Fun with RhythmAvsharian Fun with BasicsDoflein Violin Method Bk.1Suzuki Bk. 1, 2Whistler First Etude Album for ViolinWohlfahrt op. 38 Easiest Elementary Method Examples of Musical Repertoire Applebaum Building Technics with Beautiful Music Bk. 1Avsharian Songs for Little Players SeriesBarber Solo Pieces for Young Players Bk. 1Brown, JS Bach Ten Little ClassicsPracht Album of Easy Pieces op.12 Suzuki Bk.1,2. Exam Requirements for Level I Scale One scale one-octave or two-octave, 1st position, either major or minor key. Memorizationrequired. Etude One etude or one piece from Suzuki Book 1 or Book 2. Repertoire One solo piece or piece from Suzuki Book 1 or Book 2 (Must be different than the etude). Memorization required. Level II Standards and Requirements Easy double stops in first position (open strings)Basic vibrato motionSimple harmonicsSimple shifting technique from first position to third positionVaried rhythmic patterns in scales, etudes and solosLonger bow strokesString crossings with detache, colle, martele, staccato and slurs Examples of Scale Studies Hrimaly Scale StudiesSitt Scale StudiesSevcik School of Violin Technics op.1 pt.1Schradieck School of Violin Technics Bk.1 Examples of Etudes/Studies Doflein Violin Method Bk.2,3Kayser 36 Progressive Studies, op.20Suzuki Bk.2,3Trott Melodious Double Stops Bk.1Wohlfahrt Foundation Studies Bk.1,2Whistler Introducing the Positions Vol.1Whistler Developing Double StopsWhistler Preparing for Kreutzer Bk.1 Examples of Musical Repertoire Applebaum Building Technics with Beautiful Music Bk.2Applebaum String Festival Solos 1,2Avsharian Fun with SolosBarber Solos for Young Violinists Bk.2,3Huber Concertino op.8Kuchler Concertino in D op.15Portnof Concertino op.13Rieding Concertino op.21,34,35Ruegger Concertante in G Seitz No.2,5Suzuki Bk.2,3,4 Exam Requirements for Level II Scale One scale two-octaves, 1st to 3rd position, either major or minor key. Memorization required. Etude One etude or one piece from Suzuki Book 2, 3 or 4. Repertoire One solo piece or piece from Suzuki Book 2, 3 or 4 (Must be different than the etude). Memorization required. Level III Standards and Requirement Able to shift and play in the first three positions with easeBegin the use of fourth and fifth positionVibrato: good coordination of arm, wrist and fingersDynamics, good tone quality and musical expressionAbility to bow on the sounding point with good bow directionPosture and body motions well balanced Examples of Scale Studies Flesch Scale SystemHrimaly Scale StudiesSevcik School of violin Technics, op 1, Bk 1Schradieck School of Violin Technics Bk 1 Examples of Etudes/Studies Dont 24 Studies op.37Kayser Studies op.20Mazas Etudes Speciales Bk 1 op. 36Polo Double StopsSitt Studies for Violin op 32 Pt.2Trott Melodious Double Stops Bk 1 and Bk 2Whistler Preparing for Kreutzer Bk 1Whistler Introducing the Positions Volume 1 and 2Whistler Developing Double Stops Examples of Musical Repertoire Accolay Concerto No.1 in A minorBach Concerto No. 1 in A minor (1st Mvt.)Barber Solos for Young Violinists Volumes 3, 4Dancla Airs Varie, op.89Fiocco AllegroHandel SonatasHaydn Concerto in G major (1st Mvt.)Mlynarski MazurkaPortnoff op.14 Severn Polish DanceVivaldi Concerto in A minorVivaldi Concerto in G minor Exam Requirements for Level III Scale Two scales in two-octaves, one major and one minor key with two or more pattern arpeggios, 1stto 3rd position and beyond. Memorization required. Etude One etude. Repertoire One piece. Memorization required. Level IV Core Technical Requirements Correct, basic posture.Balanced bow arm and fluid use of fingers, wrist, elbow.Deliberate bow-division and sounding point.Observance of printed dynamics.Reliable shifting and intonation up to fifth position.Vibrato with continuity.3-octave scales with 7-arpeggio sequences for chosen major and minor scales with correctfingering (introduced).2-octave scales in double-stops (introduced).Repertoire which utilizes primarily first through fifth positions, including extensions and half position.Repertoire using distinct legato, martele, staccato and spiccato.Understanding of articulation markings and musical terminology printed in repertoire.Interaction with accompanist. Examples of Scale Studies and Basic Exercises: Flesch Scale SystemGalamian Scale SystemSevcik School of Violin TechnicsSchradieck School of Violin Technics Examples of Etudes/Studies: Dont 24 Studies Preparatory to Kreutzer and Rode Studies, op. 37Fiorillo 36 StudiesKreutzer 42 Studies Examples of Musical Repertoire Bach, J. S, Concerto in A minor Kreisler Sicilienne and Rigaudon Monti Czardas Dancla Airs Varies, op. 89 Weber Waltz Tartini Fugue from Sonata in C, op. 1, no. 3
