P2 - B4

Left hand

  • Maintain an appropriate free left-hand shape which facilitates accurate placement of the fingers
    • developing speed, strength and flexibility of finger action
    • playing in a single position and developing awareness of other positions

Continue to model an appropriate left-hand shape and engage learners in evaluating their own left-hand technique. Ensure that:

  • the wrist is pushed forward
  • learners can clearly see their fingernails
  • the fourth string can be reached easily
  • each individual string can be played clearly
  • other strings are not touched by accident

Be aware of learners’ individual physical characteristics and make adaptations as appropriate.

Provide learners with appropriate pieces/exercises to develop more finger dexterity, gradually increasing the tempo at which they are performed.

Demonstrate how to play a simple scale or pattern in first position, then demonstrate in another position. Ask learners to try in order to develop their understanding of positional playing.

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