Unit 4: Expanding Range, Flexibility, and Musical Expression
Duration of Days: 180
-Expanded finger patterns and scales that increase musical range.
-The role of dynamics, phrasing, and articulation in expressive performance.
-How bow placement, speed, and weight influence tone color and expression.
-How technical flexibility supports musical interpretation.
-Practice scales and exercises that expand range and finger facility.
-Apply varied articulations such as smooth and separated bow strokes.
-Experiment with dynamic contrast and phrasing in musical passages.
-Perform repertoire that incorporates expressive musical elements.
Students perform scales and musical passages demonstrating expanded range and finger flexibility.
Students apply dynamics and articulation to shape musical phrases.
Students explain how expressive elements influence musical interpretation.
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extending the Range – Higher Positions and Finger Stretch | 180 |
| 2 | Bow Flexibility and Articulation | 180 |
| 3 | Musical Expression and Interpretation | 180 |