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c1 Executive

MUS-09.c1

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(c1) Category 1: Executive Skills and Knowledge

The technical skills and understanding required to physically perform on the instrument, such as body format, bowing, etc.

MUS-09.c1.A
Body Format		MUS-09.c1.B
Left Hand		MUS-09.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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MUS-09.c1.A

BPSS-MAT-NO logo9th Grade (MUS) Targeted String Standard  
  (c1) Category 1: Executive Skills and Knowledge
(A) Body Format
Students perform with a lengthened and balanced posture; supports 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.

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Learning Targets

  • 3.1  Continue previous criteria, monitoring and adjusting to physical characteristics of individual students.

MUS-09.c1.B

BPSS-MAT-NO logo9th Grade (MUS) Targeted String Standard  
  (c1) Category 1: Executive Skills and Knowledge
(B) Left Hand Skills and Knowledge
Students perform with the correct placement and angle of the left arm-wrist-hand-fingers to the instrument; demonstrate position that is balanced and free of tension; play with independence of fingers, ease of motion and control of finger weight; produce characteristic tone, with vibrato (as appropriate); show understanding and ability to apply fingerings, finger patterns, shifting, extensions.

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Learning Targets

  • 3.1  Initial vibrato development
  • 3.2  Advanced positions (fifth and higher)
  • 3.3  Complex double stops (two fingered strings)
  • 3.4  Advanced finger patterns–Violin/Viola (e.g., augmented and chromatic patterns)
  • 3.5  Extension of vertical technique

MUS-09.c1.C

BPSS-MAT-NO logo9th Grade (MUS) Targeted String Standard  
  (c1) Category 1: Executive Skills and Knowledge
(C) Right Hand Skills and Knowledge
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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Learning Targets

  • 3.1  More advanced détaché bowings 
    • a.  Louré 
    • b.  Détaché Lancé
    • c.  Portato 
    • d.  Rapid Détaché
    • e.  Tremolo
  • 3.2  Off-string strokes 
    • a.  Spiccato 
  • 3.3  Special effect bowings 
    • a.  Flautando 
    • b.  Sul ponticello
    • c.  Sul tasto
    • d.  Col legno
  • 3.4  Chords 
  • 3.5  Extension of techniques related to control of bowing variables (weight, angle, speed, and placement).