3rd and 5th Position String Builder (Viola)

The Third and Fifth Position String Builder is to be used after Book 3 of the Belwin String Builder. However, it may also be used as a continuation of any the standard string class methods. In this book, the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together. The book for each instrument, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. In this book, the pupil is carefully taken step by step through the third and fifth positions. The pupil is taught to find each finger, after which simple shifts are introuduced with the same finger, followed by shifts to these positions with different fingers. Each type of shift is presented and developed with interesting melodies. The material in this volume is chosen for its musical interest and its technical value. There are a number of duets which are to be played by either two pupils or with the class divided into two groups. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Suggestions for work by rote are presented throughout the book. Published for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, teacher's manual.

Dr. Anne C. Witt is an experienced teacher at the elementary, secondary, and college levels. Currently she is adjunct associate professor of music education at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she teaches courses in instrumental teaching techniques and supervises student teachers. Dr. Witt taught middle school and high school instrumental music for fourteen years in Austin. She has presented workshops for teachers in many states and is a frequent adjudicator. She has guest-conducted many all-region orchestras in Texas and festival orchestras and all-state orchestras around the country.
Dr. Witt served as president of the Texas Orchestra Directors Association and president of the American String Teachers Association. Dr. Witt earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama and M.M. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. Her publications include many articles in the American String Teacher and Recruiting for the School Orchestra, published by the Selmer Company, Inc. With other string educators. she is an author of Teaching Stringed Instruments: A Course of Study and Strategies for Teaching the National Standards published MBNC. She is also the author of A Rhythm a Week for Strings published by Warner Bros. Publications.