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 Cello and the Bow The Two High Strings The Two Lower 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 Third Finger on the D String A Higher Tone on the A String---The Third Finger More Melodies with the First and Third Fingers The Fourth Finger on the D String The Fourth Finger on the A String Beautiful Melodies with the First, Third and Fourth Fingers Playing Two Notes in the Same Bow Stroke A New Low Tone---The First Finger on the G String The Third and Fourth Fingers on the G String When Do We Use the Second Finger Playing Three Notes in the Same Bow Stroke---The C String Melodies That Are Repeated Melodies Stressing the Third and Fourth Fingers Melodies Stressing the Second and Third Fingers Playing Beautiful Melodies with Dynamics Strengthening the Fourth Finger---Left Hand Pizzicato Right Hand Pizzicato Melodies on All Strings Building a Major Scale Eighth Notes Eighth Notes Combined with Quarter Notes Lively Melodies with Eighth Notes