String Solo Guidlines

Violin Solos
Viola Solos
Cello Solos
String Bass Solos
Class A
Class B
Class B
Class C
Class C
Class D
Class D
Class E
Class E

The following is a list of suggested proficiency levels for Class A, B, C, D & E string solos.

CLASS “A” VIOLIN AND VIOLA

1. Tempo with running 8th or 16th notes

2. Key changes within the solo

3. Shifting into different positions

4. The use of ornaments

5. Rhythm difficulty


CLASS “B” THROUGH “E” VIOLIN AND VIOLA

1. Very similar to the criteria one would use for woodwinds and brass


CLASS “A” CELLO

1. Same as class “A” violin and viola


CLASS “A” STRING BASS

1. Same as class “A” violin and viola

2. Shifting into position (above 1st ledger line – C natural)


CLASS “B” THROUGH “E” STRING BASS

1. Same as cello

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