Lesson 1: Exploring Sounds
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Students will experiment with different sounds and timbres on their instruments.
What different sounds can my instrument make?
How does changing bow speed, pressure, or fingering affect sound?
Timbre
Dynamics (loud/soft)
Articulation (smooth/sharp)
Creating: Explore sound and musical ideas
Performing: Produce sound with awareness
Students explore their instruments, discovering basic techniques and how to control sound.
Guided demonstrations for beginners
Open exploration for advanced students
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Observation of sound exploration
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Short class discussion on discoveries