This video is the accompaniment track to an Eighth-Note Exercise from Villainous Foundations, by Brian Balmages. It focuses on introducing or reinforcing eighth-note groupings while using simple left-hand finger patterns. It also reinforces bow position and all string crossings include an open string. This exercise is ideal for first-year string players, but is also ideal to reinforce octave tuning for more experienced students.

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00:00 Intro
00:08 Exercise starts

Transform concert band and string orchestra technique with the Foundations Series by Brian Balmages. This series of fundamental technique warm ups engages students by setting exercises to scores from their favorite movies. New series are released throughout the year with creative themes, keeping students enthusiastic about practicing while also developing musicianship.

The Foundations Series is exclusively available in MakeMusic Cloud. Learn more: https://www.makemusic.com/foundations