Required book
Essential Elements for Strings Book 1: Violin
Use the instrument-specific Book 1 edition.
Class supplies
Dr. Deakins' Elementary Strings Program
The books and accessories requested for Dr. Deakins' beginning strings students.
Choose an instrument
Everything needed for class
Select the student's instrument to see the matching method book and accessories.
Instrument support
Everest violin shoulder rest
Choose the size that matches the instrument.
For practice
Folding music stand
A portable stand with a carrying bag is easiest for students.
For tuning
Snark clip-on tuner
A chromatic clip-on tuner works across the string family.
Required book
Essential Elements for Strings Book 1: Viola
Use the instrument-specific Book 1 edition.
Instrument support
Everest viola shoulder rest
Choose the size that matches the instrument.
For practice
Folding music stand
A portable stand with a carrying bag is easiest for students.
For tuning
Snark clip-on tuner
A chromatic clip-on tuner works across the string family.
Required book
Essential Elements for Strings Book 1: Cello
Use the instrument-specific Book 1 edition.
Instrument support
Cello endpin anchor strap
Helps keep the cello secure while playing.
For practice
Folding music stand
A portable stand with a carrying bag is easiest for students.
For tuning
Snark clip-on tuner
A chromatic clip-on tuner works across the string family.
Required book
Essential Elements for Strings Book 1: Bass
Use the instrument-specific Book 1 edition.
Instrument support
Upright bass rock stop
Helps prevent the endpin from slipping.
For practice
Folding music stand
A portable stand with a carrying bag is easiest for students.
For tuning
Snark clip-on tuner
A chromatic clip-on tuner works across the string family.