SKU: BT.9780713678390

ISBN 9780713678390. English.

This pupil's book provides a lively and comprehensive introduction to the very first steps of playing the viola.

All the titles in the Abracadabra series work in conjunction with each other, making them ideal for ensemble,group and whole class tuition. Used alone they remain perfect for individual lessons.

The book contains activities, games and pieces that teach the fundamentals of playing the viola : good posture (with and without theinstrument), bow hold, finger position and pitch awareness as well as developing rhythm and notation reading. The CD also aids pitch development with performances of the pieces and backing tracks to motivate pupils topractisepieces and activities outside of their lessons. The basics are constantly reinforced and revisited with the pupils building up to 'performance pieces' that combine and showcase all of the skills they have developed.

SKU: M7.VHR-3838

ISBN 9783864341175. German.

Volume 5 progressively develops skills in playing in the upper positions and in bowing technique. Different ways of bowing and developing an awareness of such determinants as contact point, bowing speed and arm weight all help to vary intonation and to refine tonal quality. In addition to a wealth of practice and playing material, the edition also features tried-and-tested music from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods and from contemporary music. The audio data of the sound samples and playalongs can be downloaded with the download code included in the book.