A third book of 21 pieces for beginner-Fast Forward is the third book of this ever popular series containing 21 pieces which help build skills using new finger patterns and varied bowing techniques. Ideal for beginner Viola players with Piano Accompaniment. This is the Viola part only; a separate volume is available which includes the Piano part. This series has been created by Katherine Colledge and Hugh Colledge and edited by Sheila M. Nelson.  Note that this is not a book for beginners in the sense that it will teach you how to play theinstrument; it is however a collection of additional pieces for a cellist of beginner standard to learn in order to expand their repertoire. Throughout the book new rhythms and compound times are introduced along with a wider range of expression marks and some varied bowings.

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

Providing much-needed engaging literature for the student violist this collection of viola/ piano arrangements is derived from Handel's sonatas orchestral works and incidental pieces. The relatively easy viola parts are allplayable in first position. A convenient pull-out part for the soloist features fingering and bowing indications. This collection begins with easier arrangements and progresses in its level of difficulty.

Tired of the same old exam pieces? Need a little light relief? Then here's the answer to your problems. Play it Again is a lively collection of favourite tunes both new and old expertly arranged for easy viola with upbeat but playable piano accompaniments. All viola parts are written in first position so they are perfect for the absolute beginner helping young players to gain confidence and learn basic technique in a fun and lively way. Both you and your teacher can really relax and have fun!The solo viola part is also included on a separate insert.

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.

The Piano Accompaniments for Sheila Nelson's Technitunes. Includes score with Piano for all the songs in the Pupil's books.

A vast and effective collection of progressive studies in Melodic Double stops by Richard Hofmann. Double stops are performed by depressing and playing two separate strings together to form a dual tone and create harmonic interest. This is a fantastic volume for students and performers enabling either to further their ability by working from simple and uncomplicated lines and building up gradually to playing simultaneous melodic lines with double stops and also triple and quadruple stops known as multiple stopping. Hofmann’s Studies have been transcribed here for Viola by Alan Arnold.

Music through the Ages-Take a journey through time with More Time Pieces For Viola. These two volumes contain well-crafted arrangements presented in chronological order to take you from the seventeenth century right up to the present day.   Pieces that regularly feature on the ABRSM Viola syllabus. Invaluable source of recital repertoire. Contrasting styles from Schubert to Stravinsky and from Wagner to Weill. Arrangements that practise the note ranges and keys of the grades.   Maggy Lamb played the Viola with English National Opera and the Philharmonia Orchestra before taking up the post ofHead of Strings at St Peter’s School in York. She now divides her time between teaching performing and examining. Rachel Meredith is a Bristol University graduate. After a period performing both in the UK and abroad she now teaches upper strings in York. Rachel is also a syllabus selector and examiner for ABRSM.

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.