String Ensemble Theory Book 2
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This series of videos 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
1. Starting the Cover
This video gets you started on the cover of your 2nd music theory book!
📊 Level - Post-Folk Tunes
Materials needed
🌈 ***1 piece of 18"X12" construction paper, folded in half to make a book - pick your favorite color!
🖊️🖍️ Writing utensils of your choice for the title - use as many colors as you like!
2-3. Dynamics
In these videos we add a manipulative & draw dynamic markings to further our understanding of dynamics.
📊 Level - Post-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!
Dynamics Part 1
Creating the manipulative
Dynamics Part 2
Adding the markings
4-6. Note Reading
In these videos we add a diagram to further our understanding of note reading.
📊 Level - Post-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
Note Reading Part 1
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Note Reading Part 2
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Note Reading Part 3
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7-10. 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 - Post-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!
Note Values Part 1
Making the booklet
Note Values Part 2
Drawing notes
Note Values Part 3
Cutting & gluing
Note Values Part 4
Subdivision; Clapping & counting
11-12. Strings Diagram & Secret Pocket!
In these videos we add a strings diagram that doubles as a secret pocket 🤫
📊 Level - Post-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!
Strings Diagram Part 1
Cutting & gluing
Strings Diagram Part 2
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13-14. 12 Tone Measuring Tape
In this series we make a music notes measuring tape to further our understanding of the organization of pitches on the instrument.
📊 Level - Post-Folk Tunes
Materials needed
📄 Folded paper saved from Strings Diagram & Secret Pocket series
✂️ Scissors
🍯 Glue - Stick is neatest; Liquid sticks best
🖊️🖍️ Writing utensils of your choice - use as many colors as you like!
12 Tone Measuring Tape Part 1
Cutting, gluing, & writing natural notes
12 Tone Measuring Tape Part 2
Writing sharp & flat notes
15-17. 12 Tones on Strings Diagram
In this series we explore whole & half steps, then use our music notes measuring tape to further our understanding of the organization of pitches on the instrument.
📊 Level - Post-Folk Tunes
Materials needed
📄 Music measuring tape & saved scrap of paper from measuring tape series
🖊️🖍️ Writing utensils of your choice - use as many colors as you like!
12 Tones on Strings Diagram Part 1
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12 Tones on Strings Diagram Part 2
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12 Tones on Strings Diagram Part 3
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18-19. Time Signatures
In these videos we add a manipulative to further our understanding of time signatures.
📊 Level - Post-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!
Time Signatures Part 1
Cutting & gluing
Time Signatures Part 2
Written content
20-22. Octaves
In this video series we add a manipulative to further our understanding of octaves.
📊 Level - Post-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!
Octaves Part 1
Cutting, Folding, & Gluing
Octaves Part 2
Definition & Drawings
Octaves Part 3
Application
23-26. Key Signatures
In these videos we add a diagram to further our understanding of key signatures.
📊 Level - Post-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!
📏 Ruler if you like very straight lines
Key Signatures Part 1
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Key Signatures Part 2
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Key Signatures Part 3
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Key Signatures Part 4
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