Format : Sheet music
SKU: MB.31154
ISBN 9781513473888. 8.75X11.75 inches.
Practicing scales is essential to building and maintaining strength, technique, tone, and agility on the viola, but it is easy to slip into the habit of playing scales automatically, without paying attention to tonality or sound production. The 29 single-page studies in this book focus the attention of violists on the beauty of sound, with a particular concern for the way different keys resonate on the viola.The first 24 studies address all minor and relative major keys and proceed through the circle of fifths; the last 5 pieces are individually conceived, i.e., apart from the circle of fifths. No metronome indications are given, so the etudes can be played at individually comfortable tempos.The names of the etudes refer to various animals that have scales, including insects, fish, birds, reptiles, and a few species of mammals. The author hopes that in addition to experiencing more enjoyable scale practice, students will be inspired to learn more about these amazing creatures and write scale studies of their own.
SKU: HL.48180293
UPC: 888680794705. 9.0x12.0x0.119 inches.
German composer, violinist and violist Johannes Palaschko (1877-1932) wrote significantly for his instruments. 24 Melodic Studies for Viola is still frequently used today. Palaschko studied in Berlin and is best remembered for his contributions to violin and viola studies. 24 Melodic Studies addresses rhythm, intervals, dynamics, harmonics, ornamentation, scales, chromaticism and arpeggios, amongst other aspects. For all advanced violists, Palaschko's 24 Melodic Studies provide a helpful aid to progressive technique.
SKU: FH.VA8
ISBN 978-1-55440-570-1.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.Preparatory Level:Blast Off! - Cohen, MaryDragon Drama! - Harris, PaulD Scale Waltz - Anderson, Gerald E. and Robert FrostPizzicato Puddle Stomp - Rapoport, KatharineLevel 1:Gliding Along at the Octopus Ball - Cohen, MaryThe Little Eel - Entezami, RaminNojack - Donkin, ChristineBow Division - AnonymousLevel 2:Rowing on the Lake - Keyser, Paul deSailing - Romberg, Bernhard Heinrich arr. A. Baird KnechtelCharlie Is My Darling - Traditional Scottish melody arr. Mary CohenKites - Rapoport, KatharineLevel 3:Etude in C Major, op. 45, book 1, no. 4 - Wohlfahrt, FranzHeidi Hi! - Cohen, MaryThe Fair Isle - Mackay, NeilSpuzzam - Donkin, ChristineThe First Skating Lesson - Geringas, YaakovLevel 4:Melodious Double Stops No. 9 - Trott, JosephineHot Chocolate Treat - Cohen, MaryPreparatory Exercise for Chromatic Scales - Kinsey, Herbert transc. Margaret BanwellPlaying Ball - Geringas, Yaakov.
