Level 3: Transitional Intermediate (Gavotte from Mignon  Suzuki 2-Seitz ConcertosSuzuki 4)

Skills

• Continued attention to basic posture and techniques
• Development of bow techniques such as martele, bariolage bowing, various kinds of staccato, double stops.
• Complete mastery of intonation in first position
• Mastery of 2-octave major scales and arpeggios up to 5 #/b; mastery of g, a, b, c, d, and e minor scales and arpeggios
• “Theory” of key relationships and intervals further developed
• Ability to comfortably and accurately sightread any piece within their level
• Shifting technique mastered; comfort acquired in second and third positions; higher positions begin to be explored
• Vibrato developed, especially arm vibrato
• Etude studies continued for development and refinement of technique
• A multitude of musical styles explored; students are developing not only control but purposefulness in determining dynamics, styles, phrasing, and tone coloring.

Core Repertoire

• Suzuki books 2-4
• Solos for Young Violinists bk 1-2 (Barber)
• Violin Technique: How to Master (Lecher)
• Opt: Introducing the Positions (Whistler)
• Opt: Fun With Solos (Avsharian)
• Opt: introductory student concerti