BASP Violin Class Homework

Session 2 Beginners

Warm-up: Georgi-G short version in Rest Position "By feel and by sound, not by looking down"

Practice going from Rest Position to Playing Position.  Then do Lion Hold, and then go to Umbrella Hold (NEW).

Hold the Umbrella Hand while getting the Plucking Hand set up (thumbs up, #1, make a 'C').  Maintain Umbrella Hold while plucking the Georgi-G Song.

Bring $1 for flashcards if you want to buy them, or you can make your own at home with index cards using the book.

Session 1 Returning Students

Continue to Review Rabbit+ Fox, focusing on bending all finger joints in the "Rabbit".

Review #'s 14-17

Practice #18

Look ahead on the next page using the flashcards to help you figure out the notes.  Next class we will be doing the:
1. Point Along
2. Say Along
3. Sing Along
4. Play Along
with the next set of songs.  Be prepared!

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Everyone

Roll pencil in your hand down to your finger knuckles.
Keep fingers all curved to hold the pencil in place.
Bend thumb and place on the pencil under your 2nd finger.
Flip your hand upside down, holding the pencil.
Extend Left arm straight forward, place pencil on arm.
Run the pencil flat and straight up and down the arm.
*Focus on keeping the pencil straight, lined up with your arm.