Viola notes and Fingering in 1st postion – open C string to 4th finger on the A string
A lesson plan by Nina L. Wilkinson, MYA School
TI:ME Technology Areas Addressed:
Electronic Musical Instruments
Notation
Level:
Middle School Grades 6 and 7
Equipment:
Sibelius
Duration:
60 Minutes
Prior Knowledge and Skills:
Students will have been taught the notes on the Viola in 1st postion, open C string to 4th finger on the A string .Also, students will have been taught basic computer skills using Sibelius Music Software
NAfME Standards of 1994 Addressed:
NAfME Standards of 1994: Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
NAfME 2014: Performing
NAfME Standards of 1994: Composing and Arranging Music within specified guidelines.
NAfME Standards of 1994: Reading and notating music.
NAfME 2014: Creating
Materials:
Computers and Violas
Objectives:
After a year and a half of study, students should be able to read and perform notes in the 1st postion before going on to advance study.
Procedures:
String Viola Class Lesson 60 min.
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Students will come in and review their studies from the following week. (scales, etudes and solo piece) 20 min.
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Students will review notes and basic rhythms using Sibelius music software. 10 min
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Students will them go to a work sheet in Sibelius naming and putting in fingerings 10 min.
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Students will compose an 8 measure melody using the notes on the Viola in 1st postion and using the Viola sound on the computer.10.min
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Students will before their piece for the class. 10 min
Evaluation:
Students will have a solid understanding of notes on the Viola in 1st postion
Follow Up:
Group Reading Lesson
Viola Ensemble
Gavotte in G minor by J.S. Bach
in Suzuki Book 3
