Introduces the student to the basic first-position notes on all four strings, builds strength and independence of the left-hand fingers, and provides a wealth of original study material to strengthen the left hand, improve sight reading, and more.

Building Block 1: Notes on the D String
Building Block 2: Notes on the A String
Building Block 3: The Key Signature - Key of D
Building Block 4: Notes on the G String
Building Block 5: The Key of G
Building Block 6: Notes on the C String
Building Block 7: The Key of C
Building Block 8: Second Finger
Building Block 9: Second and Third Finger
Building Block 10: Key of G - 3rd Finger on D - 2nd Finger on A
Building Block 11: Key of C - 2 on A and D - 3 on G and C
Building Block 12: High Fourth Finger
Building Block 13: High and Low Fourth Finger
Building Block 14: More High and Low Fourth Finger
Building Block 15: Key of D - All Strings
Building Block 16: Key of G - All Strings
Building Block 17: Key of C - All Strings
Building Block 18: Team Building