Hal Leonard Essential Elements 2000 For Strings Book 1 - Contrebasse
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The essentials to know about this method
The essentials to know about this method
- Clear, motivating progression: a carefully structured learning path designed to help students progress beyond the basics.
- Varied repertoire: a combination of familiar melodies and pieces/exercises specially designed for learning in a string orchestra.
- Unison work + instrument focus: material designed for classroom use (group learning), with exercises dedicated to the specific characteristics of the violin.
- Digital resources included: integration of Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) for teaching, practice, assessment, and communication.
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Overview of this method
Essential Elements for Strings - Book 2 with EEi (Violin) is the second volume in the Essential Elements series, designed to support young violinists as they continue their learning journey. The method is based on a structured approach, with progressive technical goals and an accessible introduction to musicianship, helping consolidate acquired skills and develop good playing habits from the earliest stages.
It offers an effective balance between engaging pieces (familiar songs and suitable themes) and targeted exercises: rhythm reading, intonation, left-hand/bow coordination, and ear training. The approach emphasizes learning in unison, making it ideal for group lessons and school orchestras, while also including passages designed to refocus each student on the specific characteristics of the violin.
This edition also includes Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), an online resource platform dedicated to teaching and home practice. The goal is to extend classroom work through learning-focused digital tools for progress tracking and interaction, particularly suited to the needs of today's classes.
Authors: Robert Gillespie, Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, Michael Allen. Format: softcover with media online.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | violin | Genre | string instrument method book |
| Collection | Essential Elements | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this method really intended for double bass?
The title indicates an edition for double bass. However, the description mentions the violin, Book 2, and a 'violin' instrumentation. Therefore, the information provided does not confirm the match between the title and the described content.
Is the EEi digital content included?
The described edition includes Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), an online resource platform. The announced format is a softcover with online media.
Is this method suitable for string orchestra classes?
The pedagogy focuses on unison playing, designed for group lessons and school orchestras.
Which techniques are practiced in Essential Elements?
Exercises target rhythmic reading, intonation, and coordination between the left hand and bow. Suitable pieces complement this technical work.
Who wrote this string method?
The work is authored by Robert Gillespie, Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, and Michael Allen, in the Essential Elements series.



