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Cathy Desmond

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Swinging Strings begins at Ennis National School

Swinging Strings at Ennis National School

Class Blog 22nd September. Lesson 1

I received a warm welcome when I called to see Mr Corry, Mr Blake and Ms Spring’s classes on Monday to introduce myself and the violin. I was delighted to that many of them can play the tin whistle and I look forward to hearing them play some of their tunes .

The first violin classes took place this morning Wednesday. The room was cleared of desks and relaced with 30 mats , one for everybody.

We learned how to hold our violins comfortably in playing and rest position, how to stand while playing and very important how to bow to our audience.

We warmed up with some finger exercises . Next we learned the names of the strings and how to play pizzicato to a steady beat .

Finally we were introduced to all the other members of the bowed string family Viola, Cello and Double Bass .

Composer corner today featured Italian composer Vivaldi and featured piece was 2nd movement of Winter, Violin Concerto .
The students payed excellent attention throughout and I can’t wait to see them for lesson 2 .

Bravo ! tutti

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