Chapter 2
IN THIS LESSON
Lesson 3: Developing Strength, Sound
and Early Musical Skills
In Lesson 3, students begin to develop more control, consistency, and musical awareness. After reinforcing earlier skills,
we introduce slightly more challenging exercises appropriate for each student’s level.
What We Do in Lesson 3
1. Warm-Up & Review
We begin with:
A short technical warm-up
Review of the previous song/exercise
Quick posture and hand-position check
Rhythm practice or clapping games
This ensures good habits continue to build.
2. Technique Expansion
Violin
Bowing with different rhythms
Practicing finger placement (1–2–3 on the A or E string)
Beginning to connect bow strokes smoothly
Introduction to simple scales (A major, D major for beginners)
Voice
Breath support exercises
Vowel shaping
Pitch-matching with more accuracy
First harmonies or echo-singing
Learning a short, slightly longer melody
Cello
Bow weight and bow direction control
Strengthening first position finger patterns
Combining open strings + fingered notes
Introduction to simple scales (C major or G major)
Flute
Long tones with steady air
Playing simple scales (B–A–G or C–B–A–G)
Finger coordination drills
Simple reading exercises
Guitar
Smooth chord changes
First “easy song” pattern with strumming
Single-string melodies
Introduction to simple picking patterns
Piano
Both hands playing together
Basic scales (C major, G major)
Reading short songs
Simple left-hand patterns (blocked chords or single bass notes)
Music Theory
Reading line and space notes confidently
Understanding meter (4/4, 3/4)
Writing simple rhythms
Identifying notes on their instrument
3. Second Song or Extended Piece
Lesson 3 includes introducing a new song or extending the first one.
This piece helps strengthen:
Timing
Coordination
Expression
Reading skills
4. Musical Listening & Expression
We begin to explore:
Dynamics (loud vs soft)
Tempo (fast vs slow)
Tone quality
Students start learning how to make music expressive—not just correct.
5. Parent Check-In
We explain:
What skills improved
What technique still needs reinforcement
What the new song is
How to practice it effectively at home