Level 3:
Violin Required Materials:
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Instrument outfit – violin (fine tuners on every string), bow, and case
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1/2" or 1" Binder (black)
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3-ring pencil pouch (placed in the binder)
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Essential Elements Violin Book 2 and 3 – published after 2000
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Suzuki Violin Book 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Melodious Double-Stops Josephine Trott
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Wohlfahrt Book 2 Edited by Rachel Barton Pine
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Kreutzer 42 Studies for VIOLIN International Music Company Edition
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Folding music stand
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Clip-on vibration tuner
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Metronome
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Shoulder rest
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Rosin
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Microfiber cloth (to wipe away sweat and rosin)
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Optional – bow hold helper
Links for Purchase or Reference:
Essential Techniques Violin Book 3:
Amazon.com: Essential Elements For String - Violin Book 3 with EEi Online Resources
Suzuki Violin Book 3:
Amazon.com: Suzuki Violin School, Vol 3: Violin Part
Suzuki Violin Book 4:
Amazon.com: Suzuki Violin School, Vol 4: Violin Part
Melodious Double Stops:
Amazon.com: Trott: Melodious Double-Stops for the Violin (Complete)
Wohlfahrt Book 2:
Amazon.com: Foundation Studies for the Violin, Book 2: 42 Studies From Opp. 45 and 74 (w/DVD)
Kreutzer 42 Studies for VIOLIN International Music Company Edition:
Amazon.com: 42 Studies for Violin by Rodolphe Kreutzer
Folding music stand:
Clip-on vibration tuner:
Amazon.com: Snark ST-8 Super Tight Clip On Tuner (Current Model): Musical Instruments
Metronome:
Using an app via your phone/tablet is best. If you don't own a phone/tablet, please use this link:
Shoulder rest:
You must purchase the appropriate size for your instrument:
1/2 violins
Amazon.com: Everest EZ2A Violin Shoulder Rest 1/2 Size
3/4 - 4/4 violins
Amazon.com: EVEREST EZ-4A Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4 Size - Adjustable to 3/4 Size
Rosin:
Amazon.com: Pirastro Oliv/Evah Rosin For Violin-Viola
Microfiber rosin cloth:
Viola Required Materials:
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Instrument outfit – viola (fine tuners on every string), bow, and case
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1/2" or 1" Binder (black)
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3-ring pencil pouch (placed in the binder)
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Essential Elements Viola Book 2 and 3 – published after 2000
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Suzuki Viola Book 2, 3, and 4
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Melodious Double-Stops Josephine Trott
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Wohlfahrt Book 2 Edited by Rachel Barton Pine
Kreutzer 42 Studies for VIOLA International Music Company Edition
Folding music stand
-
Clip-on vibration tuner
-
Metronome
-
Shoulder rest
-
Rosin
-
Microfiber cloth (to wipe away sweat and rosin)
-
Optional – bow hold helper
Links for Purchase or Reference:
Essential Techniques Viola Book 3:
Amazon.com: Essential Elements For String - Viola Book 3 with EEi Online Resources
Suzuki Viola Book 3:
Amazon.com: Alfred Suzuki Viola School Volume 3 (Book)
Suzuki Viola Book 4:
Amazon.com: Suzuki Viola School, Vol 4: Viola Part
Melodious Double Stops:
Amazon.com: Josephine Trott - Melodious Double-Stops, Book I: transcribed for viola by Jane Daniel
Wohlfahrt Book 2:
Amazon.com: Foundation Studies for the Viola - Book 2 - 42 Studies (Op. 45 & 74) Book & DVD
Kreutzer 42 Studies for VIOLA International Music Company Edition:
Folding music stand:
Clip-on vibration tuner:
Amazon.com: Snark ST-8 Super Tight Clip On Tuner (Current Model): Musical Instruments
Metronome:
Using an app via your phone/tablet is best. If you don't own a phone/tablet, please use this link:
Shoulder rest:
You must purchase the appropriate size for your instrument:
12" violas
Amazon.com : Everest EZ2A Violin Shoulder Rest 1/2 Size
13" - 14" violas
Amazon.com: EVEREST EZ-4A Violin Shoulder Rest 4/4 Size - Adjustable to 3/4 Size
15 - 16 1/2" violas
Amazon.com: Everest EZ Model Shoulder Rest for 15"-16 1/2" Viola
Rosin:
Amazon.com: Pirastro Oliv/Evah Rosin For Violin-Viola
Microfiber rosin cloth:
Cello Required Materials:
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Instrument outfit – cello (with fine tuners on all strings), bow, and case
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1/2" or 1" Binder (black)
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3-ring pencil pouch (placed in the binder)
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Essential Elements Cello Book 2 and 3– published after 2000
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Suzuki Cello Book 3 and 4
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Schroeder Etude Book Vol. 1
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Mooney Double Stop Book
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Art of Scales Book
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Folding music stand
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Clip-on vibration tuner
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Metronome
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Endpin stopper
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Rosin
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Microfiber cloth (to wipe away rosin and sweat)
Links for Purchase or Reference:
Essential Techniques Book 3 Cello:
Amazon.com: Essential Technique for Strings with EEi - Cello | Intermediate Cello Method Book
Suzuki Book 3:
Amazon.com: Suzuki Cello School: Cello Part, Vol. 3
Suzuki Book 4:
Amazon.com: Suzuki Cello School, Vol 4: Cello Part
Schroeder Etude Book Vol. 1:
Amazon.com: Alwin Schroeder-10 Foundation Studies for Violoncello
Mooney Double Stop:
Amazon.com: Double Stops for Cello
Art of Scales Book:
Amazon.com: Art of Scales (for Cello)
Folding music stand:
Clip-on vibration tuner:
Amazon.com: Snark ST-8 Super Tight Clip On Tuner (Current Model): Musical Instruments
Metronome:
Using an app via your phone/tablet is best. If you don't own a phone/tablet, please use this link:
Endpin stopper:
Amazon.com: Xeros Endpin Anchor: Cello
Rosin:
Amazon.com: Pirastro Cello Rosin
Microfiber cloth:
Bass Required Materials:
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Instrument outfit – bass, bow, and case
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1/2" or 1" Binder (black)
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3-ring pencil pouch (placed in the binder)
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Essential Elements Bass Book 2 and Essential Techniques Book 3– published after 2000
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Suzuki Bass Book 2, 3 and 4
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Bottesini Etude Book Part 1
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Vance Scale Book
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Folding music stand
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Clip-on vibration tuner
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Metronome
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Endpin stopper
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Rosin
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Microfiber cloth (to wipe away sweat and rosin)
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Bow case (required for any students using a school cello for class time to transport their personal bow to and from school daily)
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Optional – Bass stool
Links for Purchase or Reference:
Essential Technique Book 3 Bass:
Suzuki Book 3:
Amazon.com: Suzuki Bass School, Vol 3: Bass Part
Suzuki Book 4:
Amazon.com: Suzuki Bass School: Bass Part: 4
Bottesini Etude Part 1:
Southwest Strings: Bottesini — Method for Double Bass, Part 1
Vance Scale Book:
Southwest Strings: Vade Mecum for Bass
Folding music stand:
Amazon.com: GLEAM Sheet Music Stand - Full Metal with Carrying Bag, Phone Holder, Sheet Music Folder and Clip, 5 in 1 Desktop Book Stand
Clip-on vibration tuner:
Amazon.com: Snark ST-8 Super Tight Clip On Tuner (Current Model): Musical Instruments
Metronome:
Using an app via your phone/tablet is best. If you don't own a phone/tablet, please use this link:
Microfiber cloth:
Rosin:
Amazon.com: VP-036B Series VI/All Weather Bow Rosin - Double Bass
Endpin Stopper:
Amazon.com: The Original Slipstop Endpin Rest for Cello - Black
Bow case:
Bass players using a school instrument for class MUST use their personal bow. They MUST transport their bow in a bow case:
Optional:
Bass stool: