Book One

A STRING CLASS METHOD

( for Class o: I n d i v i d u a l Instruction)
I N THREE BOQYS

SAMUEL APMRAUM

Published for
VIOLIN BA4SS
VIOLA PIANO ACC.
CELLO TEACHER'S MANUAL
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1 THE BELWIN STRING BUILDER Y sook ~m

By Samuel Applebaum
FOREWORD

The Belwin String Builder is a string c 1 m M e W in which the Violin, Viola, C&o and B w play
together throughout. Each b k , however, ia a compleh unit and may be u d w t e l y fm cIasa or
individual inehction.
In th Method, the qumter note approach is adopted not only k u e it is the unit of the beott,
but because it e n c o u m g ~freedom of the bow arm at the outset. Starting from No.15, the o p a stririg
melodies and those that introduce the h t finger serve as an ammpaniment to well-known folk songs
which are written for the piano. This provides m u & d purpose to the melodies and stimdaks rhythmic
i n h e t . A mal1"p" aftm the number indica- that there b a piano.- for t h t melody.
After the fmt fmger, F# and C# me inhduced. This has proven to be m& practimble fmm the
standpoint of tonality and lef t hand finger placement. From this point m, the student phys the a c t a
melodies. However, on Page 20, F natural and C natural are prexnted to deveiop intonaticm and to
more Feadily prepare the pupii for the school orchestra.
The material in this book is rdisticaily gmded so h t &y a minjmm of expIanat0i-y m a M
is required. Each melady is uiterestingand wili prov ide the f3asis for a fine left ñand technic and bow arm.
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The Violín and the Buw

To the Student:
This Methocl Bo& isr the basfc text for the BELWiN COURSE FOR STRiNGS which fs the FmST
criiwfürly phmed complete curriculurnforstring develópment, Ta get the most enjopent from your
string fristrumeqt activitiee and to assure a god mastery of melcat' fun&&bla, wbatyopi learn
h the Methuci Book should be applted to the playing of 80108, Enaembles ,and Mring Oschektra p£ecee !
as y w r skill increases.
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This cmrse includss these Solos, Ensembies, and Strbg Orcbstra Heces. On varioús paps in
t b Methocl Bodr , *ese supplementary projects are suggested in accord with p r developin&rnuacd
abilf$. ~tisstronglyrecommendedthatthesenu&ers be preparedas the variaus -S are re~tched. 1
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21 M FOR STRINGS ,,.. dartSng on Fap 12
F I t T PROGRA
by JoiiamStraui
 THE TWO MlDDLE STRINGS"
Draw the bow sttraight out witbout Eouahfng two sbrlngs.

Theeie are quarkr note^. Ea& note receives one cout,

The A String

The D dn&-&
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Stnngs
 THE TWO OUTER STRINGS

The G ie the loweat strtng. Raise p r right arm.

Three Strings

Starting on A
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The E Is the highest sPing

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The E String
. Lower your right arm c1ose to the body .
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Each String Twice 1

The Other Wav 1

 THE OPEN STRINGS WlTH HALF NOTES
These are half notea (&l. Each note receives two counts.

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- ' 'Move tlie"búw a bit sb&r fbirlhe'hill d e s .
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Fr ~rn<,a~mme - 4 ~bttommimhertellsuaaquartermtereceiveiesoneoount.
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The barr 11 divide the staff into measures.

The O S t r i n ~
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The A String

- The G String
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f b E Strinp

l .A ,. iPlaying with our Teacher

A down or up-bow is placed in the mfWe of ea& line to eerve a starting or etopping measure.

Play Ball!
 WHOLE NOTES [o)

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Ea& w b l e note receives 4 counta Move tbe bow slowly .
A double bar enda the gieoe

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Two Halves and aVwhole
klove the a bit faster Por tiis half notes. n

Our Theme Song - Lightly Row GERa6AN FOLg E#)NQ

One Long and Four Shorts

Move the b m faster for khe

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Four Shorts and One Long

The Whole Rest (on the 4th l i n e ) ~ ~

It is called a rest bcause we do not play . The w b l e rest receives 4 counts.
Gaíly the Troubadour
h a v e &e baw oni the string durfng the rest, THOMA8 H. BAYLY
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si O O O O a

Mary Had A Líttle Lamb TRADXTIONAL

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 MORE MELODIES WlTH OPEN STRINGS
The Whiatte

Pierrot FRENCH FOLK WNG

The Half Rest (on the 3rd I i n e ) H

The half r e ~ recelvee
t 2 counb, Bobbie Shaftú

C Baa! Baa! Black Sheep

Hot Cross Buns

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LlFTlNG THE BOW

Who i s Thumbkin?
Lfft the b w whan yai me the two slanted Unea (//J.
FRENCH DANCE SONG

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Merrily We Roll uAlong

m 22p, we lift #e bow at the emH ~ t M ' r ; ~ y m sihe WtEr to'st"mdown~6ow. ;

., W p , we lift the bow because h e phrase ends on an up:-bUuwappro@iqyW.@qg,'.
 A NEW TONE
The Fírst Finger on the D Stríng
( l t i s called E)
It éioundrr a whofe step higher than the open string. Place the let
ftnger a h t 1 or 1 114 inches from the nut depending upon the she
of &e Vfolin.

Memorhe the rraund of the open D ami #e bt finger.

In Space

Our Theme Song

Etude

A Funny Thing

The Fírst Finger Game on D

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MORE MELODIES WlTH THE FlRST FINGER ON THE D STRING

Giant Steps

A Falling Star

The Crunchy Cookies

Our First Stunt

Playful Puppies

Bobbie Shafto
N m l m R . RffYBBE

- Skip to My Lou
 A NEW TONE
nut
The First Finger on the A String
whole about
1or 1 1/4 (lt is cailed 8)
lnches
l8tfi-r
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Xt pounda a whole step higher than the open itring Place the l e t
f~rribaut1or11/4inohe~fmmtbenutdegendinguponthesh
of the VioIin ,

Memorhe the sound of &e open A and the let finger.

The Tired Camel

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Our Theme Song(on the A String)
GERMAN FOLK SONG
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TheFirst Finger Carne on A

Baal Baal Black Sheep

40p

The class may now start the "Early Eaides For Strings" by Samuel Applebaum. These in-
terestlng etudes with piano accompaniment will help to develop Ieft hand technic and the bow arrn.
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 G D A R A HIGHER TONE
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1or 1 1/4 whole The Second Finget on the D String
(lt is called F#)
When there fs a 8harp bfore F,it is c d l d F#. F sharp ia a whob
step from the 1st finger E. Plaoe táe 2nd finger about 1 or 1 118
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fnchea fmm the frrt finger When you play &e 2nd fhger the 1st
inches .
nrust remain on the string

At A Party
measure
When a note la shaqxd it rematns sharped fhr~ugboit~the .
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Mary Had A Little Lamb

TRADITIrnAL
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SKlPPlNG FROM THE OPEN STRING TO THE 2ND FlNGER

1Teacher
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Coc k-a Doodle-DOO!

ROTE PROJECT: -$he clasis may now learn to play tbe open strings in various rhythms by
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rote quarter notes, eighths, and triplets. Hum ar sing the rhythrns before playing. Play
above the middle starting abait 2 inchee below the middle of the bow. Use only the lower arm
from the elbow .
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MORE MELODIES WlTH THE FlRST AND SECOND FINGERS

THEMf
(New World Symphony)

Merrily We Roll Along

Gaily the Troubadour

56 P

A Chinese Garden
n n F. WOHLFAHRT

A Fínger Mixer
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A String Mixer

Au Claire De La Lune
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THE THIRD FINGER ON THE A STRlNG
(It is catled D)

The 3rd f w r D trP a haLf step fmm the 2nd finger C#,

Place the Wd fhgex cloae to the 2nd fingar .

Melody on An

The Space Ship m

The Pet Shop

The Cuckoo,

Twínkle, Twinkle, little Star

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Ea& atudent rnay now ploy duek with anoíher Violin or with a Viola, Ccllo, or Bass tn i'liuets
For StringeyFby Samuel Applebaumwe have 26lovely duets, E w h studcnt mayikaw ~Iayhis
first Violin solowith piano accompnniment for demonstrntion prograrns. It is crtlled "in Mas"
by Franz Behr,
 Now We Will Dance
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E.L.1544
ROTE PROJECT; Tfie pupfls may now Iearn the D-Major ale. The c h a s h d d hum or
the =ale before ghyhg.

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 PLAYING TWO NOTES IN THE SAME BOW STROKE
When a c u d line (-1 mnnects two noter Uiat are al-, .
ft fa called a Tie 'Both notes are p l m
fa the sane bow ikoke and counted as one note.

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The Tie n

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We play the s a n e m e l e again. The dot after tBe half note a d d ~one half of i& value. The dottd
halfnote witlnawreceive three counb. B o a lima wfll oound ~e same.

m The Same Melody

When a curved Im comech &o or more notes that are different , i t is called 8 slur. Play taiase
notes in the same bow stroke.
The Slur

Smooth Sailing
F. WOHLFAERT

Long, Long Ago

Jingle k l l s
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 THE SECOND FlNGER ON THE G STRING
(It ic called B)

it Is a whole step fmm t

b kt finger A ,

The Tap Dancer

Tñe top 3 me- that there are 3 counb to each meastare.
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THE THlRD FINGER UN THE G STRlNG

(lt is called C )
It ier a haif atep from tbe 2nd finger B.
Place the 3rd finger close to the and f w r .
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~ t u ~ t Under the Sea

Watching the Sheep

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ROTE PROJECT: With some classee it may be possible to introduce the 4th finger at this
point, on a l l strings except the G string.
 THE'SECOND FINGER-When ít is not shi ~ e d

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. from the l e t f-r. Piace it close to the lntfinger.

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sharped or ftatki.
that h e note is not -
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Cradle Song

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The Second Finger stides from the Natural tu the Sharp Positio
The Half S t e ~March m
Leave 2nd ftnger on the striDg during the sIlde.

tween the 1st and Zndfingers. Play on al1 strings in various rhythms.
E.L.1544
 PlAYlNG THREE NOTES IN THE SAME BOW STROKE
Use one third of &e bow for erich of the a h r e d notee.

Blow That Man Down

This aote is oalled an f~p-be&w.The mmt fa mhtrackd from üm 1-t neme,
\v n SEA CHANTEY

The Violas and Cellos Play on the C Stríng

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Each student will now be ready tu play the next Violin solo witli pfano aceonrpaniment, It is
the famous "Blue Danube Waltz'' by Johann Strauss ,
 A NEW HlGH TONE
The First Finger on the E Stríng
(lt is called F#)

Dream Waltz
The dota mean tú repeat. You are to repeat the section beeeen the *o seta of dota. 4

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ROTE PROnCT: The 1 2 fhger pattern with the 1st and 2nd fingers a half step apart, a&
the 2 3 fhger pattern with Uie Zndand Jrdfingers a half step apart, rnay now be practiced thme
notes in a bow.
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THE SECOND FINGER UN THE E STRlNG

I~ "- (It is called G)
wtiole
The 2nd finger G is a half s b p from the l a t ffnger F#.
half Flace the 2nd fhwr close to the 1st f m r .
whala

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A Wise Qld OWl
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GERMAN FOLK SONG

~ h e ' ~ h i Finger
rd on the E String
([t ís callad A)

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The Lonesome Cowboy

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Happy Go Lucky .
(Melody with octaves)
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When there is onLy one set of dots go Mck h &e begiming.

ROTE PROJECT: TPie scales of G and D Major may now be tried in €he follwing rhythms.
The notes marked wita a dat aud dash are played ~ & b c h eLmcg
' - a di& t priuse between ~ a c h
nota without the mar tele' acoent .
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THE FliEST FlNGER UN E-When it is not Sha
(lt is called F)

Wbntbeletfingw on E isnotsharped, ttisaasatepfi0315the

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Above the Clouds

The Criss-Cross Fingering

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R(YTE PROJECT: W e now have the O 1 fjnger pattern with a hdf-skp between the open strhg
and the 1st ffnger. It ahouldbe practiced on #e three upper strings invarious bowings d
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rhythms Avoid the G string temporarily .