Welcome to orchestra! We wrote this book so that we could share our ideas about learning to play violin in an orchestra. We want you to have fun and be successful as you begin your studies. Even though you will learn many things and play different kinds of music in orchestra class, practicing on your own outside the class will strengthen your playing and musical understanding. Enjoy each new step you take as you begin to master the basics of playing the violin. - Title page. String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises, music from around the world, classical themes by the masters, and original compositions, students will learn to play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow, finger new notes, count different rhythms, read music notation, and more. - Publisher.