FJH Music New Directions For Strings, Double Bass Book 2

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Description New Directions for Strings is the first method ever written by a team of pedagogues representing each of the four stringed instruments. With more than 100 years of combined teaching experience, the authors of New Directions for Strings, Double Bass Book 2 explore many new directions, including equal integration of all the instruments, a tetrachord-based approach to support proper development of the left hand, and ensemble opportunities that occur throughout the book.Unique characteristics of New Directions For Strings include:Posture directions specific to each instrumentDevelopment of basic performance competencies: - music notation and composition - aural skills, dictation and improvisation - music theoryA Tetrachord-based approach to support proper development of the left-hand frame and finger patterns relative to keysEnsemble opportunities early in the bookSystematic experience with the National StandardsTwo contrasting solos for each instrumentIncludes additional resources for teachers: pedagogical information, teacher tips, assessment materials, organizational resourcesBy Joanne Erwin, Kathleen Horvath, Robert D. McCashin, Brenda MitchellSupplemental music by Soon Hee Newbold and Elliot Del BorgoBased on more than years of combined teaching experienceWritten by a team of pedagogues representing each of the four stringed instrumentsIncludes 2 Play-Along CDs with each student book Estimated shipping dimensions: 8.7INCH X 0.23INCH X 11.6INCH Estimated shippimg weight: 0.35POUND