Part 3c Left Hand:  First Notes Violin & Viola Cello & Bass • The Essential Elements Method books begins on the D string for all instruments • Begin with the notes:  D, E, F# and G • The Essential Elements Method books begins on the D string for all instruments • Begin with the notes:  D, E, F# and G • Basses will need to play G on the open G string, because  I do not teach shifting until they get the hand shape down  Violin Viola Cello Bass

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