60 First Position Studies from Op. 45 54 74 - Selected and Arranged in-The quintessential Viola method just got even better with a new edition expertly updated and edited by world-famous violinist Rachel Barton Pine. It contains modernised fingerings bowings and dynamics by Pine all newly engraved for this edition. At the same time it remains faithful to the original maintaining the same pedagogical sequence as Aiqouni's classic edition. This edition also includes a DVD of Matthew Lipman playing all 60 etudes with two camera views so students can choose to see either the bow or the left hand technique. For beginning to intermediate players.

Thirty-six eight-measure vocalises for elementary vocal teaching arranged for alto.

Geoffrey Burgon's Six Studies were originally composed for solo cello. This transcription authorised by the composer has involved some changes in register and notes due to the different timbres and response of the viola and theconsiderable difference in physical size of the two instruments. This work was commissioned by the Portsmouth Festival with funds provided by Southen Arts. The first performance was given by Julian Lloyd Webber at theCathedral Church of Old Portsmouth in June 1980.

A second set of Easy Progressive Studies for Viola by Herbert Kinsey. These studies published by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music provide invaluable practice material for the building of bowing technique. It also provides much useful note-reading practice within the positions indicated. Each exercise is clearly marked with the technique or skill that you are practicing.

Student's Book of Rounds: Viola Edition is a comprehensive collection of 64 rounds arranged specifically for Viola solo or ensemble. Ideal for classroom or private lesson. Solos are broken into Freshman Sophomore Junior and Senior Level repertoire.

Compiled by Sheila M. Nelson Piece By Piece 2 comprises 24 easy graded repertoire pieces with piano accompaniment for young viola players. The solo viola part is also included on a separate insert.

Sixteen Level 1 solos for viola with keyboard accompaniment perfect for use in recitals or to build performance skills. Created especially for use as a solo supplement to any first-year string method or private instructionalcourse and a perfect complement to the other beginning viola titles in the Building Excellence Series. These short well-known easy pieces contain some staccato and slurred notes with suggested bowings. Drawing from the works ofBeethoven Brahms Dvorak Schumann Telemann Clarke and others and also from traditional sources. Ideal Suzuki supplement.

This terrific book provides invaluable practice material for building technique over twenty-four studies in the first position. Originally for Violin it has been accurately and faithfully transcribed for Viola by Margaret Banwell from Kinseyâ??s classic studies. This is a comprehensive exploration of Viola playing and helps train left and right hand dexterity and bow strokes as well as honing knowledge of tempo and time signatures and varying keys. Musical varied and practical these elementary studies will help to point the early stages of development in the right direction.â??The building of technique understanding and reading â?¦ are very thorough and usefully progressiveâ??European String Teachers Associationâ??These transcriptions are a welcome addition to any young violistâ??s etude repertoire.â?? American Music Teacher

for Viola - Volume 1: Easy to Medium-Progressive Duets Volume 1 - Viola (Easy to Medium ) Is a comprehensive publication of two volumes of graded duets that have been arranged or composed by Larry Clark and Doris Gazda. Playing duets is an excellent way for the student to build ensemble skills.

This collection of viola pieces is derived from Beethoven's incidental works. Titles include: Contredance; Duet; Ecossaise; Für Elise; Romanze; and Trinklied. The piano parts frequently double the viola to aid in performance.Books in this series feature a 'pull-out' viola part with essential bowings and fingerings.

Viola-Violn-Many selections in this volume are unique and until now have been inaccessible to the string ensemble repertoire. These pieces are intended for multiple strings for performance in the classroom as well as performance in concerts.Several players may be used on each part. Whenever possible every effort was made to keep the viola and violoncello/double bass parts melodic rather than simply filling in the various harmonic chord progressions. The pieces maybe performed as a solo for each instrument (Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola or Cello) with piano accompaniment or as duets or trios as well as full orchestra. If performed with full orchestra the piano accompaniment is not necessary.The string ensemble series meets all standards for ASTA with NSOA (American String Teachers Association/National School Orchestra Association) and Suzuki Association of the Americas Inc. Free piano accompaniment AND ensemblescore downloads are available for use with this title.

A well presented classical piece all strictly in 1st position. Score with parts for vln 1 2 vla (with vln 3 option) Vc.

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.