Book 2 in the Melanie Smith viola theory series introduces students to new music and theory concepts which are fundamental in developing a deeper understanding of the viola. Book 2 will begin by covering the theory involving theranges of notes for the viola and then moves into specific theory concepts such as note and rest values and time signatures. The final section of Book 2 focuses on musical terms and includes a comprehensive review of allinstructional concepts covered in the book.

Par DUNCAN CRAIG. Sixteen favorite Christmas hymns and songs for viola. These arrangements are easily accessible, with no page turns or double stops. Suggested bowings are included. This book contains both melody and harmony parts with piano accompaniment which can be used with the violin and cello books in the same series. The pieces can be enjoyed in a number of instrumental settings, either as solos, duets, or in ensembles with other string instruments. Suggested uses are: solo viola with piano accompaniment, viola duets with cello, violin, and/or piano, and trios with cello and violin. Pull-out viola part. / Niveau : Débutant / Christmas - Solos / Recueil / Alto

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

Emphasizes the development of consistent correct technique while developing aural and music literacy skills simultaneously.Develops intonation bow technique tone and musicianship concurrently building eachlesson around a specific technical issue while combining music literacy ear training and performance concepts.These tunes are varied stylistically and include folk tunes from various cultures and original and classicmelodies chosen for their musical value and accessibility. The enclosed teaching points can also supplement Suzuki Violin repertoire and provide students and parents involved in Suzuki lessons additional ear training activitiesand music literacy exercises.Facilitates skill development while providing opportunities to think and hear musically. Includes access to online audio.

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.

La collection Best of Viola Classics - 16 Famous Concert Pieces pour alto et piano présentée par Schott contient une sélection d'?uvres qui peuvent accompagner chaque élève pendant de nombreuses années de cours d'alto. Le volume contient des compositions allant de l'époque de Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767) à celle de Volker David Kirchner (1942-2020), offrant ainsi un matériel de jeu allant de la période baroque au XXe siècle. La collection, qui comprend un répertoire connu et des pièces rares, est idéale pour les cours et les concours, ainsi que pour les récitals et les concerts.Georg Philipp Telemann: Sonata B-Dur / Bb major aus / from: Der getreue Music-MeisterLuigi Boccherini: Minuetto aus / from: Sonata c-Moll / C minorJohann Nepomuk Hummel: Allegretto moderato aus / from: Sonata Es-Dur / Eb major, op. 5/3Robert Schumann: Märchenbild Nr. 3 / Fairy-Tale Picture No. 3, op. 113/3Märchenbild Nr. 4 / Fairy-Tale Picture No. 4, op. 113/4Friedrich Kiel: Romanze Nr. 2 / Romance No. 2, op. 69/2Romanze Nr. 3 / Romance No. 3, op. 69/3Emanuele Muzio: AndanteAnton Rubinstein: Morceau de Salon No. 2Joseph Joachim: Hebräische Melodie Nr. 1 / Hebrew Melody No. 1, op. 9/1Hebräische Melodie Nr. 2 / Hebrew Melody No. 2, op. 9/2Heinrich von Herzogenberg: Legende Nr. 1 / Legend No. 1, op. 62/1Robert Fuchs: Phantasiestück Nr. 2 / Fantasy Piece No. 2, op. 117/2Alexander Sergej Tanejew: Feuillet d?album / Albumblatt / Album Leave, op. 33Johanna Senfter: Scherzo aus / from: Viola-Sonata F-Dur / F major, op. 41Volker David Kirchner: Paso doble aus / from: Nostalgia / Alto / Schott

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : Children Number of pages : 88 This book is designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the viola at a level that is attainable and challenging, yet fun for young children. It is intended to build confidence and solidify the relationship between theory and playing. Children will enjoy the drawing and coloring activities in the book, while developing the fundamentals of viola theory at the same time. The book can be used to teach beginners the basics of theory or even to refresh musicians who might need a small review of viola theory. No matter who uses this book, it will give a strong foundation to viola theory and through this understanding will foster a greater love of playing. Concepts covered in this book include: learning the parts of the viola, learning about line and space notes, learning musical symbols and how to draw music.

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.

Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 5, #3 (J. Hummel/D. Preucil) * Andante e Rondo ungarese, Op. 35 (C.M. v. Weber/D. Preucil) * Sonata in A minor, D 821 (F. Schubert/D. Preucil) / Alto

This massive collection will keep instrumentalists busy with 101 pop hits to learn and play! Songs include All About That Bass All of Me Brave Breakaway Call Me Maybe Clocks Fields of Gold Firework Hello Hey Soul Sister Ho Hey I Gotta Feeling I Will Remember You Jar of Hearts Love Story 100 Years Roar Rolling in the Deep Royals Say Something Shake It Off Smells like Teen Spirit Uptown Funk When You Say Nothing at All and more.

Shades IV by Naresh Sohal makes use of harmonies generated by the open strings of the Viola which are heard pizzicato at the opening of the work accompanying a bowed melodic line. This passage recurs later after a climax which sends the player to the highest reaches of the instrument and the work ends with all four open strings plucked simultaneously.

This piece for unaccompanied viola solo transforms the gentle arches of Bach's theme into slowly soaring arpeggi of almost unending phrase lengths. Originally written for cello it was premiered by Yo-Yo Ma in Boston in 1997 inmemory of Robert Goldberg. This version for viola is edited by Melia Watras.