The series of videos, all found in the Theory Book 2 for String Ensemble Playlist on YouTube, is intended for intermediate strings students who have a very basic understanding of musical concepts already. My students use these videos as they work through Learning Together Book 1, though students at that same level using other method books will surely benefit from this content! Materials with *** beside them are given to my students during a lesson. For students who crave precision when folding the initial paper in 3rds, here is a PDF to assist: Cutting Paper in 3rds

2-3. Dynamics

In these videos we add a manipulative & draw dynamic markings to further our understanding of dynamics. 

📊 Level -  Mid-Folk Tunes 

Materials needed

📄 Plain white paper: 8.5”x11” 

✂️ Scissors 

🍯 Glue - Stick is neatest; Liquid sticks best

🖊️🖍️ Writing utensils of your choice - use as many colors as you like! 

4-7. Note Reading

In these videos we add a diagram to further our understanding of note reading.

📊 Level -  Mid-Folk Tunes 

Materials needed

📄 3rd of paper saved from Dynamics videos 

***PDF of cuts in case you didn't save it: Cutting Paper in 3rds

✂️ Scissors 

🍯 Glue - Stick is neatest; Liquid sticks best

🖊️🖍️ Writing utensils of your choice - use as many colors as you like! 

📏 Ruler if you like very straight lines

8-11. Note Values

In these videos we add a booklet wherein we draw notes, then use that booklet to learn subdivision in a quest to further our understanding of note values. 

📊 Level -  Mid-Folk Tunes

Materials needed for this series

📄 Plain white paper: 8.5”x11” 

✂️ Scissors 

🍯 Glue - Stick is neatest; Liquid sticks best

🖊️🖍️ Writing utensils of your choice - use as many colors as you like!