Suzuki Level: Book 1

All parts are single note melodies largely in first and second position. Open string bass notes are introduced. Keys: G, D, A. Meters: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4.

Suzuki Level: Book 2

Upper position playing on treble strings; double stops and 3-voice chords on treble strings; some fingered bass note ; harmonics. Keys: A, D, G, C, Em. Meters: 3/4, 4/4, 3/8, 6/8.

Suzuki Level: Book 3-4

Upper position playing; 3-voice chords, simple full chords and arpeggios; left-hand slur technique; half-bar technique; compound sectional forms; Drop-D tuning. Keys: C, Am, G, Em, A. Meters: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 3/8, 6/8, Cut Time.

Suzuki Level: Book 5-6

Extensive use of upper positions; active bass lines; chord & arpeggio technique;
tremolo technique; full-bar technique; extensive left-hand slurs; larger forms; Drop-D Tuning. Keys: C, Am, G, Em, D, A, F. Meters: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/4, 3/8, 6/8, Cut Time.