Stringstastic – Cello Level 2 Book (2nd Edition)

Level 2 provides students (ages 6-11) with a solid foundation in music theory through the eyes of a string player. Here is where students learn how to bring their music playing to life through the use of dynamics, articulation, change of speed, etc.

Level 2 workbook features these concepts and more:

• NOTE & REST VALUES Quaver note(s) and rest(Worldwide). | eighth note(s) and rest.(US/Canada)
• PATTERNS Note movement (step and skip), finger patterns, semitone, and tone
• SCALES Major scales and arpeggios
• ANALYSIS Simple Musical Concepts, Terms, Symbols, Signs (tempo, dynamics, etc)
• EXTRA lowered 2nd finger and 4th finger (viola & viola), and 2nd finger and backward extension (cello)

About the Author:

Lorraine Chai is a multi talented instrumentalist and educator who loves finding new and exciting ways for students to learn the violin. Along her musical journey and exposure to the various educational methods including Kodaly, Suzuki, Orff, Dalcroze, and Alexander Technique, Lorraine has found that she can integrate these various methods into her own teaching technique for the benefit of her students. Lorraine’s passion for music and education is shown in her STRINGSTASTIC book series, which will inspire young players to excel and develop to their full potential.

Lorraine has extensive ensemble and orchestral experience in Malaysia and in Australia. In her career, Lorraine was the National Administrator and the local representative of Trinity College London, Australia as well as a council member with the Music Teachers Association, NSW for more than 6 years.