In Book I, the fundamentals of string playing were introduced, one at a time, with a solid emphasis on the finger pattern of the major tetrachord. Students learned to read music quickly on uncluttered pages, and they gained competency in playing the original songs, as well as music from the classical and folk literature. This gave them a feeling of accomplishment. In Book II, the students learn other finger patterns which enables them to play in more keys. Book II addresses the issues and differences that arise when teaching the four different instruments. For example, a key which is in the best range for one instrument is out of range and more difficult for another instrument. Therefore, in order to teach the four string instruments simultaneously and in unison, many compromises with regard to the pathway and pedagogy must be made. Book II is divided into 12 lessons. Lesson One: Bowing Styles in the Key of D Lesson Two: Repetitive Bowings in the Lower-Octave Key of G Major Lesson Three: Syncopation in the Key of G Major Lesson Four: Hooked Bowings in the Key of C Major Lesson Five: The Key of F Major Lesson Six: The Key of Bb Major; Backward Extension for Cellos Lesson Seven: Violins Shift to Third Position Lesson Eight: New Patterns in the Key of D Major; Forward Extension for Cellos Lesson Nine: Return to the Key of G Major Lesson Ten: Return to the Key of C Major Lesson Eleven: A Dramatic Ending Lesson Twelve: A Review of Bowing Styles
One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the viola. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles.The Teacher's Score includes piano accompaniments to all the music in VIOLA BOOK I. These parts were written, edited, and/or arranged by Harriett C. Miller, and designed to go from very simple to more complex, following the progress of the student.Included in this score is a suggested guide to a rote beginning with echo playing. The amount of time devoted to this rote beginning is left to the discretion of the teacher. There are no tempo markings, so the teacher can select the tempo best suited for each individual student.
One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the violin. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles.Book IV is a sequel to Books I, II, and III, continuing with intermediate melodious tunes and technical exercises using THE THREE-FOUR and TRI-TONE FINGER PATTERNS. As with the first three books, the fundamental concepts are introduced on uncluttered pages. In this book, students play in all keys, still focusing on finger patterns, and not letter names or sharps and flats. The Teacher's Score includes piano accompaniments to all the music in VIOLIN BOOK III of One Step at a Time, by Jennie Lou Klim. These parts were written, edited, and/or arranged by Harriett C. Miller. The level of complexity follows the progress of the student.There are no tempo markings, so the teacher can select the tempo best suited for each individual student.
One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the violin. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles.Book V introduces minor modes and keys; half position; third position; harmonics; and double stops; each with intermediate tunes and exercises. As with the first four books in this series, the fundamental concepts are introduced on uncluttered pages. The Teacher's Score includes piano accompaniments to all the music in VIOLIN BOOK V of One Step at a Time, by Jennie Lou Klim. These parts were written, edited, and/or arranged by Harriett C. Miller. The level of complexity follows the progress of the student.There are no tempo markings, so the teacher can select the tempo best suited for each individual student.
Book II of the Easy As Do-Re-Mi series continues the approach to learning to play the bass with the more advanced fundamentals introduced one at a time, on uncluttered pages. As with Book I, there is a solid emphasis on finger patterns, and no distractions of pictures, graphics, or lyrics. The success of this method lies in its simplicity.Book II is divided into 12 lessons.• Lesson One: Bowing Styles in the Key of D• Lesson Two: Repetitive Bowings in the Lower-Octave Key of G Major• Lesson Three: Syncopation in the Key of G Major• Lesson Four: Hooked Bowings in the Key of C Major• Lesson Five: The Key of F Major• Lesson Six: The Key of Bb Major• Lesson Seven: Review of the Key of D Major • Lesson Eight: The Two-Octave Key of D Major• Lesson Nine: Return to the Key of G Major • Lesson Ten: Return to the Key of C Major• Lesson Eleven: A Dramatic Ending• Lesson Twelve: A Review of Bowing Styles
One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the violin. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles.Book III introduces two new patterns, the ONE-TWO and THREE-FOUR FINGER PATTERNS with easy intermediate tunes and exercises. As with the first two books in this series, the fundamental concepts are introduced on uncluttered pages, without the distraction of letter names or fingerings.The Teacher's Score includes piano accompaniments to all the music in VIOLIN BOOK III of One Step at a Time, by Jennie Lou Klim. These parts were written, edited, and/or arranged by Harriett C. Miller. The level of complexity follows the progress of the student.There are no tempo markings, so the teacher can select the tempo best suited for each individual student.
Book II of the Easy As Do-Re-Mi series continues the approach to learning to play the violin with the more advanced fundamentals introduced one at a time, on uncluttered pages. As with Book I, there is a solid emphasis on finger patterns, and no distractions of pictures, graphics, or lyrics. The success of this method lies in its simplicity.Book II is divided into 12 lessons.• Lesson One: Bowing Styles in the Key of D• Lesson Two: Repetitive Bowings in the Lower-Octave Key of G Major• Lesson Three: Syncopation in the Key of G Major• Lesson Four: Hooked Bowings in the Key of C Major• Lesson Five: The Key of F Major• Lesson Six: The Key of Bb Major• Lesson Seven: Shifting to Third Position• Lesson Eight: Third Position Notes in the Key of D Major• Lesson Nine: Return to the Key of G Major • Lesson Ten: Return to the Key of C Major• Lesson Eleven: A Dramatic Ending• Lesson Twelve: A Review of Bowing Styles
ONE STEP AT A TIME, a series of five books, is a classical approach to teaching music to students of all ages, through the study of the violin. It is a method for teachers with many diverse backgrounds, amount of training, and expertise, who are looking for a guide that begins with note reading from the very beginning. It has evolved over a lifetime of teaching violin in a private studio. The strength of this method is in its simplicity of uncomplicated and uncluttered pages, which are presented in a logical, sequential, and easy to understand manner. The fundamentals of violin playing are introduced, one at a time, with a solid emphasis on pitch development through careful listening. Since only one concept is introduced on each page, and no clever distractions, the student learns to read music in the first few lessons.The method begins with the introduction of the notes on the E string, without any mention of letter names or counting the rhythm. As each new note is presented, there is the proper fingering for that one note. In subsequent pages, there is no more fingering. In this way, the emphasis is on becoming fluent in reading the printed note. The music on the early pages remains simple so that the student can concentrate on the music while producing a solid tone. Theory is introduced as needed after the student has gained fluency and ease. There are suggestions for the teacher, on each page. These are merely given as a guide.Book I systematically introduces the notes on E and A strings using all four fingers. Students are encouraged to listen to the pitch, rather than rely on visual tapes. The student plays the scale, exercises, and tunes, in the Key of A.
One Step Thru The Classics is a collection of folk tunes from around the world, a few original songs, and select melodies from the classical repertory. Part One begins with the one-octave Key of A Major, and progresses through the keys of D and G Major. Part Two introduces the two-octave scale of G Major, and includes songs which require two different finger patterns. One Step Thru The Classics is designed to be a supplement to the One Step At A Time series, by the same author, or any beginning method book. Although this collection contains many of the same songs, found in other books, One Step Thru The Classics is unique in many ways, such as: 1.Fingering is indicated at the time a new note is presented, thus the student is not dependent on fingering in order to read the music. 2.The order of the songs is logically arranged, according to finger patterns and bowing styles. 3.There are no clever pictures, graphics, lyrics, or other extraneous material on the page. The student is not distracted, and can concentrate on the music. 4.There are no suggested tempo markings, thus providing the opportunity for the teacher to choose the most suitable tempo for the student. Based on a lifetime of teaching in her private studio, Jennie Lou Klim has written a large library of music method books to be used in the private studio and classroom. Her own method is a combination of the teaching fundamentals of Leopold Auer, Charles de Beriot, Shinichi Suzuki, and Mimi Zweig.
One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the violin. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles. The specific goal in Book II is to teach note reading on the D and G strings, without the distraction of letter names or fingerings. Fundamental concepts are introduced with simple tunes and exercises on uncluttered pages, with an emphasis on the Two-Three Finger Pattern. The Teacher's Score includes piano accompaniments to all the music in VIOLIN BOOK II of One Step at a Time, by Jennie Lou Klim. These parts were written, edited, and/or arranged by Harriett C. Miller, and designed to go from simple to more complex, following the progress of the student. There are no tempo markings, so the teacher can select the tempo best suited for each individual student.
One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the violin. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles.Book IV is a sequel to Books I, II, and III, continuing with intermediate melodious tunes and technical exercises using THE THREE-FOUR and TRI-TONE FINGER PATTERNS. As with the first three books, the fundamental concepts are introduced on uncluttered pages. In this book, students play in all keys, still focusing on finger patterns, and not letter names or sharps and flats. I am grateful to my violinist daughter, Amy Harris Jevitt, who guided me when I was challenged to find the most logical pathway through the keys, and gave me her invaluable opinion in regard to pedagogical issues; and to my husband, Paul, for his endless hours of proofreading the multiple revisions as the series evolved. His total support and understanding made it possible to complete One Step At A Time.
One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the viola. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles. Book IV is a sequel to Books I, II, and III, continuing with intermediate melodious tunes and technical exercises using THE THREE-FOUR and TRI-TONE FINGER PATTERNS. As with the first three books, the fundamental concepts are introduced on uncluttered pages. In this book, students play in all keys, still focusing on finger patterns, and not letter names or sharps and flats. I am grateful to my violinist daughter, Amy Harris Jevitt, who guided me when I was challenged to find the most logical pathway through the keys, and gave me her invaluable opinion in regard to pedagogical issues; and to my husband, Paul, for his endless hours of proofreading the multiple revisions as the series evolved. His total support and understanding made it possible to complete One Step At A Time.
One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the viola. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles. The Teacher's Score includes piano accompaniments to all the music in VIOLA BOOK II of One Step at a Time, by Jennie Lou Klim. These parts were written, edited, and/or arranged by Harriett C. Miller, and designed to go from simple to more complex, following the progress of the student. There are no tempo markings, so the teacher can select the tempo best suited for each individual student. THE SPECIFIC GOALS IN BOOK II 1. Read music quickly and easily by note recognition on the G and C strings 2. Continue the development of strength in all four fingers 3. Further the understanding of the concept of scale and key with the Two-Three Pattern 4. Introduce the concepts of: Martelé Time signature Counting with numbers Up beat Dotted quarter note Dynamic markings Repeat sign Dotted quarter note-eighth note pattern Fermata Left hand pizzicato 5. Play easy-intermediate bowing techniques 6. Play easy-intermediate rhythmic patterns 7. Continue the development of musical expression 8. Insure a feeling of success with the mastery of melodious songs and etudes, in the Keys of G and C Major
One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the viola. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles. Book V introduces minor modes and keys; half position; third position; harmonics; and double stops; each with intermediate tunes and exercises. As with the first four books in this series, the fundamental concepts are introduced on uncluttered pages. I am grateful to my violinist daughter, Amy Harris Jevitt, who guided me when I was challenged to find the most logical pathway through the keys, and gave me her invaluable opinion in regard to pedagogical issues; and to my husband, Paul, for his endless hours of proofreading the multiple revisions as the series evolved. His total support and understanding made it possible to complete One Step At A Time. SPECIFIC GOALS IN BOOK V The following concepts are introduced and developed with melodious exercises and songs: 1. Modes 2. The Natural minor scale 3. The Melodic minor scale 4. The leading tone 5. The Harmonic minor scale 6. The Augmented second 7. The Egyptian or Hungarian scale 8. The Pentatonic scale 9. Grace notes 10. Half position 11. Intermediate double stops 12. The shift into third position 13. Spiccato 14. The 4th finger extension in third position 15. Natural harmonics 16. A review of bowing techniques 17. Intermediate solos and duets
One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the viola. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles. Book III introduces two new patterns, the ONE-TWO and THREE-FOUR FINGER PATTERNS with easy intermediate tunes and exercises. As with the first two books in this series, the fundamental concepts are introduced on uncluttered pages, without the distraction of letter names or fingerings. The Teacher's Score includes piano accompaniments to all the music in VIOLA BOOK III of One Step at a Time, by Jennie Lou Klim. These parts were written, edited, and/or arranged by Harriett C. Miller. The level of complexity follows the progress of the student. There are no tempo markings, so the teacher can select the tempo best suited for each individual student. SPECIFIC GOALS IN BOOK III The following concepts are introduced and developed with melodious exercises and songs in the keys of C, F, and the lower octave D Major with emphasis on musical phrasing. 1.The ONE-TWO Pattern 2.The C and F Major scales beginning with the third finger 3.Modulation 4.The two-octave C Major scale, with both the TWO-THREE and ONE-TWO Patterns 5.The THREE-FOUR Pattern 6.Time signatures of 6/8, 12/8, 3/4 and 2/2 7.The dotted eighth-sixteenth note rhythmic pattern 8.The lower octave D Major scale beginning on the 1st finger 9.The two-octave D Major scale, with both the TRI-TONE and TWO-THREE Patterns 10.Martelé 11.Accidentals 12.Accents 13.Arco 14.Pizzicato and Arco 15.Ties 16. Different bow speeds
One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the violin. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles. The Teacher's Score includes piano accompaniments to all the music in VIOLIN BOOK I. These parts were written, edited, and/or arranged by Harriett C. Miller, and designed to go from very simple to more complex, following the progress of the student. Included in this score is a suggested guide to a rote beginning with echo playing. The amount of time devoted to this rote beginning is left to the discretion of the teacher. There are no tempo markings, so the teacher can select the tempo best suited for each individual student.
A Guide to Teaching Viola is a sharing of my ideas and methods with both the novice and veteran teacher, from the knowledge I have accumulated over a lifetime in my private studio. Included in this guide are:1. Quotes on defining music 2. An overview of teaching music, One Step at a Time3. The fundamentals of teaching viola4. Teaching the young beginner5. Teaching the older youth or adult6. Teaching students who need remedial training7. Selecting the viola and bow8. The care of the viola and bow9. Parental involvement10. Performances and memorization11. Teaching music beyond the notes12. A guide to a rote beginning13. An introduction to note reading14. Teaching the fundamentals of music15. Famous pedagogues and their unique teaching methods16. Virtuoso violists of the past and present17. A string syllabus for the early years of teaching18. Conclusion
One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the violin. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles.The specific goal in Book II is to teach note reading on the D and G strings, without the distraction of letter names or fingerings. Fundamental concepts are introduced with simple tunes and exercises on uncluttered pages, with an emphasis on the Two-Three Finger Pattern.
One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the violin. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles.Book V introduces minor modes and keys; half position; third position; harmonics; and double stops; each with intermediate tunes and exercises. As with the first four books in this series, the fundamental concepts are introduced on uncluttered pages.
Easy As Do – Re - Mi, complete in two books, is a modern method for teaching strings in a classroom setting, based on time-honored principles of noted pedagogues of the past. It is a method for teachers with differing backgrounds, training, and expertise, who are looking for a guide to teaching note reading that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The fundamentals of string playing are introduced, one at a time, on uncluttered pages, with a solid emphasis on finger patterns. Endorsed by Carrie Lane Gruselle, well known educator, it has proven to be extremely successful in the many schools where this series has been tested, and its strength lies in its simplicity. In this first book of the Easy As Do-Re-Mi series, you will find a very simple approach to learning to play the cello. It is designed to teach you to read the notes in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The music on the early pages remains simple, so you can concentrate on note reading. The fundamentals of cello playing are introduced, one at a time, on uncluttered pages, with a solid emphasis on finger patterns. You can concentrate on learning to read music without the distractions of pictures, graphics, lyrics, or any other material on the pages. In Book I, you will learn:1. the cello hold and bow hold,2. the care of the cello and bow,3. rote introduction - playing the beginning notes in a scale, without looking at any music, 4. the importance of listening,5. to identify the notes on the page without playing them,6. to learn to play the notes of a scale, one at a time,7. to play many unison folk songs and tunes from the classics, and8. to play music in 4-part harmony.
Easy As Do-Re-Mi, complete in two books, is a modern method for teaching strings in a classroom setting, based on time-honored principles of the noted pedagogues of the past. It is a method for teachers with differing backgrounds, training, and expertise, who are looking for a guide to teaching note reading that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The fundamentals of string playing are introduced, one at a time, on uncluttered pages, with a solid emphasis on finger patterns. It has proven to be extremely successful in the many schools where it has been tested, and its strength lies in its simplicity. This method was written, after many years of teaching in the public schools, and addresses the issues and differences, that separate private and classroom teaching. Because of the different needs of the instruments, teaching in the classroom presents many challenges which don't exist in the private studio. It is my firm belief that it is most efficient for the violin (and viola) to learn with the highest string, the E (and A), when beginning to play their instruments. However, when teaching in the classroom, with unison playing, it is a necessary compromise for students to begin on the D string.It has been evident to me, that students learn most easily and rapidly, when the fundamentals are presented very simply, one at a time. The goal is to become fluent on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Without the distraction of extraneous material on the page, the student is able to focus on the music. Specific Advantages in Book I1. The method begins with a suggested rote instruction, setting the hand for the Major tetrachord.2. Students read the notes of the D Major tetrachord, without the distraction of letter names. 3. Fingering is indicated, when a note is presented, without becoming dependent on fingering for note reading. 4. Rhythm is introduces in terms of words, eliminating the confusion with conflicting numbers.5. No clever pictures, graphics, lyrics, or other extraneous material on the page to distract the student from reading the music.6. No suggested tempo markings, because of the varying levels of the students. The teacher can choose the tempo that best suits the class.7. Competency in rhythmic patterns and bowing techniques is developed with original songs, and from the classic and folk literature, in the keys of D and G Major.8. Students experience the joy of playing in unison and in harmony.
Easy As Do – Re - Mi, complete in two books, is a modern method for teaching strings in a classroom setting, based on time-honored principles of noted pedagogues of the past. It is a method for teachers with differing backgrounds, training, and expertise, who are looking for a guide to teaching note reading that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The fundamentals of string playing are introduced, one at a time, on uncluttered pages, with a solid emphasis on finger patterns. Endorsed by Carrie Lane Gruselle, well known educator, it has proven to be extremely successful in the many schools where this series has been tested, and its strength lies in its simplicity. In this first book of the Easy As Do-Re-Mi series, you will find a very simple approach to learning to play the bass. It is designed to teach you to read the notes in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The music on the early pages remains simple, so you can concentrate on note reading. The fundamentals of bass playing are introduced, one at a time, on uncluttered pages, with a solid emphasis on finger patterns. You can concentrate on learning to read music without the distractions of pictures, graphics, lyrics, or any other material on the pages. In Book I, you will learn:1. the bass hold and bow hold,2. the care of the bass and bow,3. rote introduction - playing the beginning notes in a scale, without looking at any music, 4. the importance of listening,5. to identify the notes on the page without playing them,6. to learn to play the notes of a scale, one at a time,7. to play many unison folk songs and tunes from the classics, and8. to play music in 4-part harmony.
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