A viola method for children The leading German viola method now available in English. For more than three decades the Sassmannshaus Tradition has been the household name for excellence in beginner string methods in German-speaking countries. More than half a million students have successfully learned to play string instruments using this publication. The publication of the four violin books in 2008 in a fully adapted English version has been a big success. On the back of this success story Bärenreiter published the four books for cello in 2009 and now presents the four books for viola in a newly adapted version for today’s English speaking children. What makes this viola method so unique? - Large print notes and texts as well as many colourful illustrations are ideal for pre-school as well as school children. - Note reading is emphasised from the first lesson, encouraging ensemble playing from the very beginning. - Songs and scales in different positions are easily mastered within the first year of playing to ensure that children are not confined to first position playing. - Advanced viola techniques such as varied bow strokes and shifting are introduced in a basic form. The new English viola method for children 4 years and older “The early emphasis on ensemble playing and the many duos in this method are so much fun for the kids. They pick up important chamber music skills right from the beginning! (Peter Winograd and Laurie Carney, American String Quartet)

15 easy viola pieces for the second year-More Viola Fun the sequel to Viola Fun is meant for second year viola pupils. As before a real orchestra plays along with you on the accompanying CD. Many of the titles show that several musical instruments may join you for example an oboe or a flute amongst others. You can easily tell by looking at the titles and the beautiful illustrations which instruments to expect.

A first book of very easy pieces for viola. Par BLACKWELL KATHY / DAVID. lively original pieces, traditional tunes, and easy duets using open strings to finger pattern 0-1-23-4 audio play-along tracks available on major streaming platforms or to download from a companion website fantastic illustrations by Martin Remphry piano and viola accompaniments available separately in printed collections ideal for use alongside Viola Time Starters compatibility with Fiddle Time Joggers / Date parution : 2022-05-31/ Recueil / Alto

16 Easy viola pieces for the first year. Par GOEDHART DINIE. Ces seize pièces faciles peuvent être exécutées seules ou accompagnées des pistes audio disponibles en ligne au format MP3. Idéales pour votre premier mini-concert, vous obtiendrez un succès garanti en les présentant à votre famille et à vos amis. / Niveau : Facile / Date parution : 2023-08-12/ Recueil / Alto

Selections from the Viola Repertoire-Solos for Young Violists is a five-volume series of music books with companion compact discs featuring 34 works for viola and piano. Many of the pieces in this collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the major viola repertoire while others are newly discovered arranged and published for this series. Compiled edited and recorded by violist Barbara Barber Solos for Young Violists is a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels and represents an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violists. The collection has become a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages. The piano track recorded on the secondhalf of each CD gives the violist the opportunity to practice with accompaniments.

Par NORGAARD MARTIN. Jazz Viola Assistant Junior 2 est une continuation de Jazz Viola Assistant Junior (Mel Bay, 2002) et est conçu pour les étudiants de chaîne middle school et l'école secondaire supérieures. JVWjr 2 utilise la même approche de base comme JVWjr - apprend principalement par le biais d'imitation, de la même façon, nous apprendre à parler notre langue maternelle. Il a également introduit la théorie de la corde facultatif très facile mais seulement après l'étudiant a connu improviser avec cordes phonétiquement. Les livres viennent en trois versions - violon, alto et violoncelle/basse - conçues pour être utilisés ensemble dans des situations de studio et de la salle de classe. Ce volume présente trois concepts fondamentaux qui sont des conditions préalables à l'improvisation jazz avancées : développement solo, modes et mélodies intérieures - la seule technique plus puissante pour obtenir des étudiants d'improviser sur avancé des progressions immédiatement. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Jazz - Methods / Recueil / Alto

Jazz Viola Wizard Jr. is designed for beginning and intermediate middle and high school violists in the tradition of the parent method Jazz Fiddle Wizard - a breakthrough approach for string playerswho want to learn to improvise within the jazz style. No step is left out in this sequentially arranged introduction to the role of rhythm call and response articulation scales and chord changes in jazz improvisation. Theexercises are turned into catchy tunes arranged to work in any configuration of string groups. That is three-part arrangements for each tune may be played with any number of like instruments or in conjunction with Jazz FiddleWizard Jr. and Jazz Cello Wizard Jr.. Suitable as a self-instruction book or for use in private and/or group string instruction Jazz Viola Wizard Jr. contains Piano accompaniment parts as well asaccess to online audio recording that provides a full rhythm section accompaniment for every exercise and tune. The appropriate tone and style are modelled by the author's performances of more than 50 sample exercises andimprovised solos.

Viola Time Scales is brimming over with creative ideas to make learning scales and arpeggios easy, covering the finger patterns used in Viola Time Joggers and Runners, and including all the scales and arpeggios for ABRSM Grades 1 and 2.

This collection of twelve very easy original pieces was written with the aim of providing players in the earliest stage of their musical development with solo and group performance material. Although very elementary the pieces are composed in a wide variety of styles in order to provide a well-balanced musical diet for the young performer. All of these pieces for young violists in their earliest stages of learning can be performed as solos with piano accompaniment (free download) or in unison with others. Some have an optional 2nd part to enrich the ensemble. Whilst these 12 pieces are written specifically for the viola and address the challenges a beginner violist wouldencounter the last four pieces are also ?key friendly? for beginners on most instruments and are therefore suitable for mixed instrumental groups. These same four pieces appear in books for other instruments in the Debut series. A CD providing stimulating demonstration performances for listening as well as ?minus-one? accompaniments for playing along at home. 

Viola Time Joggers contains Kathy and David Blackwell\'s trademark attractive and engaging compositions that appeal to learners of all ages. Appealing play-along tracks are available to stream or to download from a companion website. / Méthodes et pédagogie / Cordes / Alto / OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Beginning level. Book 3 in the Beginner Viola Theory for Children series is an engaging resource that allows students to develop a deeper understanding of important theory concepts. Key signatures enharmonic diatonic andchromatic semitones whole tones major scales musical terms and symbols plus how to write music are all covered in this workbook. Unique to this book are detailed fill-in-the-blank diagrams of each major scale played on theviola. These diagrams allow students to visualize their scale and its theoretical structure in an easy-to-understand format. With this book there will be no complaints about theory homework.

26 pieces for viola players-The Boosey & Hawkes Easy String Music series by Katherine & Hugh Colledge contains four volumes of repertoire for new and developing string players. Popular with teachers and students alike each title steadily introduces and consolidates new techniques fingerings notes and rhythms to build firm foundations for future learning. Each title is available in two editions – one with a CD of demonstration and accompaniment audio tracks and another with a piano accompaniment booklet plus access to downloadable audio resources. Stepping Stones is the first volume within the series. The book offers acollection of twenty-six simple pieces for beginners. Open strings first finger notes and simple rhythms are introduced.

Instrumental Play-Along-A collection of twelve well known Disney songs arranged for solo instrument. Includes I Just Can't Wait To Be King (The Lion King) Under The Sea (The Little Mermaid) You'll Be In My Heart (Tarzan) plus manymore. Includes online access to specially recorded backing tracks.

Instrumental Play-Along. Par MIRANDA LIN-MANUEL. Get ready to have a blast playing all the fun tunes from Disney's smash hit Encanto! These books feature instrumental solos with online recordings of both demonstration and professional backing tracks so you can practice and then take the lead and sound like a pro! Songs include: All of You · Colombia, Mi Encanto · Dos Oruguitas · The Family Madrigal · Surface Pressure · Waiting on a Miracle · We Don't Talk About Bruno · What Else Can I Do? Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. / Date parution : 2022-04-12/ Recueil / Alto