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Essential Technique for Strings: Intermediate Technique Studies (with EEi). Book 3 of the Essential Elements series. By Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie, and Pamela Tellejohn Hayes. Published by Hal Leonard.
Essential Technique is a book of studies to help the intermediate player develop the skills necessary for playing in an orchestra. It introduces and explores:
- Higher positions and shifting
- New keys and scales: 7 major keys and 5 minor keys (in multiple forms) up to 3 sharps and 3 flats
- New bowings and rhythms
- Vibrato
- Enharmonics and chromatics
- Treble clef for viola and tenor clef for cello and bass
- Jazz lines for bass
- Thumb position for cello and bass
In addition to technical studies, Essential Technique emphasizes an understanding of music theory, history, multicultural music, and musical creativity!
Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) is an online resource accessible using a link and code found inside each book, and features:
- Soloists demonstrating each exercise in the book
- Recorded accompaniments for each exercise in a variety of styles
- High definition instructional videos
- A recording tool to share music with teachers, friends, and family
- Practice aids, including a metronome, tuner, and tempo-adjustment tool
- Practice Records to help students and teachers plan home practice while keeping parents informed of practice goals and progress
- Customizable Calendars with flexible group sharing, event details, and instant updates
- Instrument specific studies
- Music theory lessons and worksheets
- Additional music, including songs, duets, and trios
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