https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r Don't forget to scroll down to check out all of the videos! en-us 2020-12-03 18:08:15 UTC 2020-12-07 19:32:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519139270028-ab664cf42264?ixid=MXw3ODI2fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8OHx8fGVufDB8fHw&ixlib=rb-1.2.1 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/985112942 I know the bow is very exciting.  Please, WATCH THIS VIDEO before you touch the bow!!

Key Points:
- Don't touch the bow hair!  
- Your hand oil will ruin the hair of the bow.]]> 2020-12-03 18:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/985112942 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/985113677 Watch this video to learn how to use your bow for the first time.

Key Points:
- When you have a new violin, you will need to put rosin on the bow often.
- Older bows do not need rosin every day.
- You need to take the glossy surface off the rosin so that it gets chalky.  You can use sandpaper or a light scratch with a sharp object to get it started.]]> 2020-12-03 18:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/985113677 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/985114437 Watch this video to learn how to tighten the bow.  

Key Points:
- Whenever you play you need to tighten the bow (but not too much). - Tighten the bow so that a pencil will slide through the middle. Do not tighten more than that. 
- When you put your violin away, you need to loosen the bow hair.]]> 2020-12-03 18:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/985114437 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/985118648 Key Points:
- Use a clean and dry cloth to wipe off the dusty rosin.
- DO NOT clean the bow hair EVER.  You can dust off the stick, but NEVER the hair.
- Do not use cleaning products on the cello.]]> 2020-12-03 18:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/985118648 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/985133147 Learn how to hold the bow with your RIGHT HAND.

Key Points:
- Pinky goes over the dot.
- Ring finger and middle finger can relax and hang down.
- First finger lays down on its left side, away from the other fingers.]]> 2020-12-03 18:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/985133147 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/985158417 Key Points:
-Scroll
-Pegs
-Peg Box
-Nut (the piece between peg box and fingerboard)
-Neck
-Fingerboard
-Shoulders
-Ribs
-Bridge
-F Holes
-Tailpiece
-Fine Tuners
-End Pin]]> 2020-12-03 18:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/985158417 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/994510427 This tool is called a METRONOME. Musicians use it when they practice in order to improve their time.  You can buy one like the one in the picture from a music store. OR you can look up a free metronome.
Google: metronome
It comes up right at the top.

This one is also good: https://www.imusic-school.com/en/tools/online-metronome/]]> 2020-12-07 15:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/994510427 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/994538522 Kep Points:
- Sit on the edge of the chair with back straight.  Legs are 90 degree angle.
- Take the end pin out and adjust it to your height.
- Cello is "chin-height" when standing.
- When sitting, the cello is held with the sharp parts of the body around knee height.
- 45 degree angle-- hug the cello, with the back of the cello touching your chest.
- Shoulders stay down.
- Cello stays facing front.
- Feet stay flat on the floor.
- Keep your back and chest straight and facing to the front.
- 'C' peg is behind and below your neck and ear.]]> 2020-12-07 15:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/994538522 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/994621825 Key Points:
- Thumb of RIGHT HAND goes on the side of the fingerboard.
- Don't pluck where you would bow.  - Pluck over the black fingerboard.
- Use your pointer finger to pluck.
- Strings names are 
'A' - highest string
'D' - next highest
'G' - second lowest
'C' - lowest string, closest to your right side.

Ants, Ants, Ants are gonna
Dig, Dig, Dig into the 
Ground, Ground, Ground all the way to
China, China, China]]> 2020-12-07 16:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/994621825 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/994649749 Use this video to hear if your strings are in tune.

Does the sound of your string match the sound in the video?]]> 2020-12-07 16:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/994649749 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/994655873 PLEASE WATCH THIS WITH A PARENT.

Key Points:
- Use the FINE TUNERS at the bottom of the strings to make small adjustments.
- Use the PEGS for large adjustments only.
- Use a tuner with a clip to help you tune with a visual aid.
- Using fine tuners will not break the string.
- Only turn the pegs while using a tuner.  If you make a string too tight, it WILL break.
- You must press in while you turn the peg in order to make it stick in place.
- Make sure your bridge doesn't fall or get crooked while tuning.]]> 2020-12-07 16:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/994655873 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/995038494 Key Points:
- 'C' shape-- like you are holding a can.
- Thumb is on the back of the cello neck but does not squeeze.
- Thumb is in line with your middle finger.
- Use the weight of your arm to press the string. Do not squeeze.
- Relax your shoulder and float your elbow naturally.

ANTS GAME:
- Pluck each string 4 times with your left hand pinky
- Pluck each string 4 times with all fingers of your left hand
- Pluck each string 4 times with a different finger of your left hand
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Follow the flow:
-Put all 4 fingers down on same string. 
-Lift fingers off one at a time, starting with your pinky. 
-Keep fingers close to the string.
-Place fingers down together, top to bottom.]]> 2020-12-07 17:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/995038494 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/995075702 Play this pattern on any string.

3
1
Open

3
1
Open

Open - 4 times
1 - 4 times

3
1
Open]]> 2020-12-07 17:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/995075702 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/995106387 Key Points:
- "Arm Circles"
- "Bow Rocks" at the frog, at the middle, at the tip
- Make your stick PARALLEL to the bridge
- Bow IN THE MIDDLE between the fingerboard and bridge

DOWN BOWS (Pulling):
- Bow 'G' & 'D' first
- Bow 'D' & 'A' second
- Bow 'C' & 'G' third
- Try single strings

UPBOWS (Pushing):
- You can support the motion with your left hand when you first start.]]> 2020-12-07 17:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/995106387 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/995147942 *Pinky Push-ups
* Draw Shapes]]> 2020-12-07 17:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/995147942 sarahhughes9 https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/995167997 Bowing Rhythms-
1. "Mis-si-ssi-ppi Hot Dog"
2. "Can-dy and Pop-corn and Can-dy and Pop-corn"
3. "Run Pony Run Pony Run Pony"
4. "Wish I had a motorcycle, wish I had a motorcycle"

Play the words on the open strings.]]> 2020-12-07 17:48:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahhughes9/9dntm3k5wtbbs57r/wish/995167997