Scales for Strings, Book II: Teacher's Manual Book

This manual gives you a structured, proven approach to integrating systematic scale study into your rehearsals without interrupting the flow of your method book work. Applebaum's organization and pedagogical clarity mean less planning time for you and more focused practice time for your students.

Organized and purposeful. This manual transforms scales from a chore into a logical, musical sequence that students understand and anticipate.

String orchestra directors and string class teachers who want a cohesive, supplementary scale curriculum that aligns with their existing method books. This manual is essential for anyone teaching mixed ability string groups and needing clear guidance on how to implement systematic scale work.

• Use the manual's progression to introduce scales in the same keys your ensemble encounters in their primary method, reinforcing sight-reading without repetition.
• Reference the teacher's notes to differentiate scale work by section, allowing advanced players deeper exploration while keeping beginners grounded in fundamentals.
• Incorporate short daily scale drills from the manual at the start of rehearsal to build tone consistency and intonation before tackling repertoire.

Pair this with your core string method to build a complete technical foundation across your entire program year. Use it alongside your concert preparation schedule, drilling scales in keys that match upcoming repertoire.

• Major and minor scale patterns across multiple positions
• Reading and playing scales in varied keys
• Intonation and tone consistency across the register
• Left-hand dexterity and muscle memory
• Sight-reading fluency in different key signatures