Strings
String subjects at SMPAA give students opportunities to discover and explore an important family of musical instruments. Learning string instruments gives students a hollistic perspective on music, as well as interactivity and connectivity. String techniques, requiring complex coordination of both hands, also contribute to flexibility and dexterity in the fingers, hands and arms.
Learning Objectives
– Learn string instruments’ techniques
– Music history and theory
– Sight-reading ability
– Build connectivity and collaboration through performing activities
– Performance skills for string players
Learning Outcomes
Beginner Level
– Complete basic techniques including posture, instrument and bow handling
– Basic instrument maintainance skills
– Accomplish pitch and simple rhythmic control through pieces and exercises
– Basic sight-reading skills
Intermediate Level
– Acquire all knowledge and skills of Beginner level
– Further develop sound production techniques
– Pitch control on higher positions
– Develop musicality through performance and sight-reading skills
– Preparation skills before playing
Advanced Level
– Acquire all knowledge and skills of Intermediate level
– Understand and be able to execute all standard techniques of string instruments
– Further develop accurate pitch control
– Musicality control
*Acquire international certification (Trinity, ABRSM)
