The Belwin String Builder is a string class method in which the violin, viola, cello, and bass play together throughout. Each book, however, is a complete unit and may be used separately for class or individual instruction. The material in this book is realistically graded so that only a minimum of explanatory material is required. Each melody is interesting and will provide the basis for a fine left hand technic and bow arm. Available in three levels for violin, viola, cello, bass, piano accompaniment, and teacher's manual. CONTENTS: Picture of the Bass and the Bow The Two Middle Strings---Quarter Notes The Two Outer Strings The Open Strings with Half Notes Whole Notes More Melodies with Open Strings A New Tone---The First Finger on the D String More Melodies with the First Finger on the D String A New Tone---The First Finger on the A String A Higher Tone---The Fourth Finger on the D String A Higher Tone on the A String---The Fourth Finger More Melodies with the First and Fourth Fingers The First and Fourth Fingers on the G String More Melodies to Strengthen the Fourth Finger Beautiful Melodies with the First and Fourth Fingers Playing Two Notes in the Same Bow Stroke The First and Second Fingers on the E String More Melodies Using the E String The Second Finger on the D String Playing Three Notes in the Same Bow Stroke Melodies That Are Repeated Melodies with String Changes Melodies Stressing the Second and Fourth Fingers Playing Beautiful Melodies with Dynamics Playing Pizzicato with the Bow in the Hand More Pizzicato with the Bow in the Hand Melodies on All Strings Building a Major Scale Eighth Notes Eighth Notes Combined with Quarter Notes Lively Melodies with Eighth Notes