The technical skills and understanding required to physically perform on the instrument, such as body format, bowing, etc.
MUS-08.c1.A
Body Format
MUS-08.c1.B
Left Hand
MUS-08.c1.C
Right Hand
Students establish a lengthened and balanced posture; support instrument without tension, demonstrate ease of motion; format is adjusted for physiological changes due to growth; control of weight distribution, unilateral movement, bilateral movement,
in sitting and standing position.
Students perform with correct address and angle of left arm-wrist-hand-finger to instrument, that is balanced and free of tension; independence of fingers; ease of motion and control of finger weight; produces characteristic tone, with vibrato (as
appropriate); shows understanding and ability to apply fingerings, finger patterns, shifting, extensions.
Students perform with fluent bowing motion, control of variables (weight, angle, speed, and placement), in a variety of bowing techniques and articulations, with characteristic tone.
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