The D string and the A string (then the G string and the C string)
The teacher sits behind the child and plucks the A or D string on his instrument. The child has to do the same thing on his instrument. Later the exercise is repeated on the G and C strings. To make it easier to distinguish between the two sounds, we start with two strings (D and A). Only when the child is absolutely sure of the sounds, does the teacher go on to the G and C strings. D and A will be used for a long time though. The same thing should be done singing.
Basic rhythms
These are played first on the D and then on the A strings. The basic rhythms must be played without mistakes, a pleasant sound and the right bow distribution.
just a little bow, halfway up
the forearm moves
the child must count the “stop” (to snap the tongue or say «ciao» on the rest)
from mark to mark (on the bow) there is a wrist movement for each semiquaver
accent on the fourth quaver, small movement of forearm
only using the wrist and playing on the middle of the bow, a finger of the left hand is put on the bow wrist
