Building Strong Technique and Musical Confidence
The 2025 edition of Essential Elements for Strings Book 2 continues the journey for violin, viola, cello, and bass students, advancing skills learned in Book 1 while introducing new techniques and repertoire. This updated version combines proven pedagogy with modern resources to keep students motivated and teachers supported.
Features
- Comprehensive Skill Development
- Reviews Book 1 fundamentals
- Introduces shifting, extended positions, and advanced bowing techniques
- Includes scales, arpeggios, and progressive technical exercises
- Expanded Online Resources via EEi
- 250+ new instructional videos featuring professional string educators
- Play-along tracks for ensemble and solo practice
- Digital assessment tools and practice planners
- Compatible with Google Classroom for easy integration
- New Music Additions
- 50 copyrighted pop songs available online
- 3 new replacement songs for inclusivity and engagement
- Bonus arrangements of current hits for motivating practice
- Visual & Pedagogical Updates
- Full-color photos for advanced posture and bowing techniques
- Detailed fingering charts for shifting and extended positions
- Rubank® studies and solos for each instrument
- Performance Opportunities
- Includes concert-ready arrangements to keep students motivated and performing early.
