”Designed for the beginner this collection of pieces provides stimulating performing material at the easiest possible level. The accompaniments (piano or CD) provide a good solid backing and will inspire the soloist to play with energy and enthusiasm. I have made much deliberate use of the repetition of phrases as I feel that this is the best way for pupils to absorb new rhythms.” James Rae• Performing pieces for the beginner in a variety of styles including Swing Funk Reggae Blues and Latin• Each piece is recorded with a professional soloist for listening and learning. The following track provides the accompaniment minus the solo forplaying along• The versions available for other instruments can all be played together and used as elementary ensemble material• Ideal for group tuition• Pieces from Play it Cool Viola have been set on the new Trinity Guildhall Examination Syllabus 2007 for Viola Grades 1 and 2

A third book of 21 pieces for beginner Instrumentation : viola and piano Number of Pages : 36 Series : Easy String Music Fast Forward, part of the Colledge's highly regarded Easy String Series, has long been the repertoire choice of string teachers. The pieces help reinforce basic elements of technique, rhythm and fingering patterns ranging from pieces for beginners - intermediate players. The edition is part of the Trinity syllabus 2007 (grade 2) Contenu - At Harvest Time - Boogie-Woogie - Clever Clogs! - Drifting - Fast Forward - Hallowe'en - Hornpipe - Hustle, bustle - Lazy-bones - Once Upon a Time - Polly's Polka - Singapore Sunset - Snake Charmer - Something or Other! - Sweet Dreams - The Ceilidh - Weeping Willow - What's the Time? - Windmills - Winter's Night - Wondering

Have you ever heard of a Crocodillo Lazy Chimliroo or Fluttering Butterworm - not to mention a Pythonippotamus? These are just some of the creatures that feature in Jackaroo an imaginative collection of pieces with a jazzy twist for the absolute beginner viola player. Using only open strings and first finger each piece introduces a new rhythmic or technical point with useful suggestion boxes for the teacher. The addition of words and lively accompaniments by Pam Wedgwood mean that each piece can be sung through first. There’s even the chance to draw your own imaginary animals too inspired by Drew Hillier’s wacky illustrations - how about aSnivelling Skunkpanze? This book will inspire young violists and inject a healthy dose of fun into Viola lessons.

for Viola & Piano-The nine easy fun-to-play fragments in this book can be played in the first position with occasional fourth finger use. These lovely pieces enable the beginner musician to perform comfortably at an early stage in their development - and performing experience is vital for any musician!

Carol Stringfest presents popular carols in flexible arrangements for string quartet beginner strings and duet. The books in the series can be used independently or in conjunction with one another. The inclusion of very simple parts for absolute beginners and an optional piano accompaniment to support less confident groups makes the series valuable to a wide range of abilities. Lyrics are also provided so there is something for everyone a must for Christmas!

The series “Bärenreiter’s Concert Pieces” has now been expanded to include the three-movement Student Concerto op. 22 by Friedrich Seitz in arrangements for viola (BA 8986) and cello (BA 8987) previously published for violin (BA 8979). The concertos have been transposed making them ideal for beginners and young pupils. Concise forewords by the renowned string pedagogues Christoph and Kurt Sassmannshaus introduce the work and point out the relevant playing techniques required.