Instrument Hold/Posture
· Sits/Stands properly
· Instrument at correct angle
· Instrument properly supported
Bow Hand
· Thumb Placement
· Thumb bent
· All fingers placed correctly
· Fingers over frog
· Pinky curved
Left Hand Position/Technique
· Plays with fingers curved
· Thumb placement
· No squeezing the neck of the instrument
· Places fingers on the tapes
· Arm/elbow at correct angle
· Wrist properly aligned
· Student is able to recognize and perform a“tunnel”
Bowing Technique
· Produces a clear strong sound
· Plays with the appropriate amount of bow
· Bows parallel to bridge
· Understands and is able to follow bow directions(Down and Up Bow)
Note Reading
· Recognizes D String Notes
· Recognizes A String Notes
· Recognizes G String Notes
· Is able to describe how to play notes on the A,D and G strings
· Is able to read D String notation
· Is able to read A string notation
· Is able to read G string notation
Rhythm
· Accurately reads and performs combinations ofeighth, quarter, half notes and rests