Resources
Scales and Fingerboard Geography
Fingerboard Visual
What it is: Color-coded poster of the positions and note names for all 4 instruments
Scale octaves by technique book
What it is: High level overview of the scales, arpeggios and number of octaves covered across many popular technique books. Directors can quickly glance at this chart to determine which book will best suit the needs of their ensembles
Cello Scale Pattern
What it is: Visual for cello scale patterns
Extra octaves cello scale pattern
What it is: Finger pattern visual to help cellists navigate upper octaves of scales
C Major Scale and Arpeggio Visuals & Worksheets
What it is: Visual reference sheet for each instrument that shows finger placement for the C major scale and arpeggio.
Color-coded by position groups. 1-, 2-, and 3-octaves. Worksheets are the same as visuals, but the circles are blank to
allow students to write in note names or finger numbers.
Dynamics poster
What it is: Visual for the different dynamic levels