Artistry in Strings, Book 1 & 2 -- A Comprehensive Course of Study for Group or Private Instruction

by Robert S. Frost & Gerald Fischbach with Wendy Barden

This is an new string method that will be at home in your classroom or private studio. Its comprehensive approach contains all the basic tools necessary to establish solid technique and expressive music making. Many music styles are featured including classical, jazz, country, rock, and folk music from a variety of cultures around the world.

Full color...
state-of-the-art multiple image photographs, graphics, and artwork are attractive for students of all ages.

Artistry starts with the bow...
because basic bow strokes encourage bodies in motion!

Theory and composition...
exercises offer steady growth in basic music concepts.

Note reading right from the beginning...
allows students to learn standard music notation without a preliminary or temporary system.

Solos, duets, rounds & orchestrated arrangements...
enrich individual and class performance.

Bow strokes...
such as martele are introduced and reinforced along with legato and spiccato.

Rhythm Charts...
feature creative rhythmic word associations. Note values and rhythm patterns are introduced for quick comprehension and long-term retention.

"Swingercises"...
emphasize left and right hand technical development. Field-tested exercises offer your students a dynamic and fluid approach to their instrument.

Scales, thirds, and arpeggios...
in the keys of D, G, and C Major are included in the back of the book.

Also available:

Viola (100VA/100VACD)
Cello (100CO/100COCD)
Double Bass-Low Position (100SBL/100SBLCD)
Double Bass-Middle Position (100SBM/100SBMCD)

Piano Accompaniment (100PA)

TEACHER'S COMPLETE SCORE & MANUAL (100F)
Book & 3-CD package

Accompaniment CDs (100CD)
2-CD set