'Die fröhliche Viola' is a viola method for children which is aimed primarily at pupils who start to learn playing the viola without taking a detour to the violin. Those who have already played the violin and use the method as a 'way to change instruments' may skip some pieces or even start with Vol.2.Like 'Die fröhliche Violine', this book intends to make the children have fun while learning to play the viola. For this purpose, a stylistically varied range of classical and folkloristic songs and instrumental pieces encourage music-making, and small texts provide interesting information on the viola, the music and its composers.The viola is used both as a solo and as an accompanying instrument, and the 'hearing' and 'counting' of middle and lower lines are specifically trained. Due to the fact that many songs and secondary parts are notated in the treble clef and thanks to examples for trio and quartet playing, this book especially encourages ensemble playing with friends or within the family.

This work for viola chorus and percussion was commissioned by the London Symphony Chorus and was first performed in October 1994 at the Barbican Hall London by Yuri Bashmet and the London Symphony Chorus conducted by StephenWestrop.The remarkable text of the Troparion written by the great Byzantine poetess-nun Cassiana was the inspiration of The Myrrh-Bearer. The text informed the architecture of the music. The viola solo represents MaryMagdalen as the cello solo represented the Mother of God on The Protecting Veil. This is where the resemblance between the two pieces ends.In The Myrrh-Bearer the Chorus symbolises ‘us’ the ‘sins of the world’ from‘stylized dictatorships’ to ‘the frivolous inane escapist vanities of the world ’ the to cries of ‘help’ after the cosmic catastrophe and finally reaching an apocalyptic climax in the words ‘We have no king by Caesar;’ adownright condemnation of God in the Earthly power.In a surreal way the Magdalen’s ‘sin’ shines through in the viola music because she recognises the Godhead and the endless ‘Kyrie eleison’ chanted by the semi-chorusrepresents her repentance and whatever is left of a ‘repentant’ world.The Myrrh-Bearer explores the whole range of the viola climbing from the depths up to the highest notes and then falling again at the end after theMagdalen’s recognition of the Risen Christ ‘Rabboni.’The last stroke of the gong in the viola’s final bottom C gives a deliberately ominous end to the piece.This is a special item which is made to order. Please e-mail ourMail Order Department for further information.

Viola Violin 3 and Ensemble Score-This collection contains 14 arrangements of 22 traditional tunes from Ireland and Scotland in a variety of styles including jigs reels hornpipes slip jigs strathspeys waltzes and airs. The harmonies are written so thatvarious combinations from solo instrument with piano to duets and trios to full string quartet/orchestra are possible. The viola book includes melody (solo) viola viola harmony third violin and full score including violin viola and cello parts with piano accompaniment. All of the Celtic Tunes for Solo and Ensemble books (Violin Viola and Cello/Bass) are written as ensemble books so they can be played as solo books or together as ensemble.

Par PUSCOIU COSTEL. Great performers have proven that the viola can be successfully used for playing not only classic music, but also symphonic or chamber music from the classical, romantic or modern 36 period just as well as any other musical instrument. No longer is the contemporary repertoire considered unfit for the viola. This collection contains music which has been adapted and arranged especially for the viola. Ideal for the beginning player, it focuses on simple, well known melodies which are both easy and enjoyable. The arranger has carefully chosen the best keys for viola and therefore many songs are not in the keys in which they were originally written. A number of other adaptations have also been introduced to make the music more suitable for performance on the viola. The structure of the music has not been altered. The selections in the beginning of this book use more the treble clef than alto clef, making them easier for beginners and violinists transferring to viola. The piano accompaniment is available as a free download. / Niveau : Débutant / Classic - Solos / Recueil / Alto

Viola Part from the Suzuki Viola School Volume 2. Transcribed for Viola and Piano by Doris Preucil. The Suzuki philosophy is based upon the idea that children can learn music in the same manner they do their native language through repetitive listening. This simple method of teaching has developed into a worldwide movement with proponents in many countries across many instruments. The first three volumes of The Suzuki Viola School have been directly transcribed from Shinichi Suzuki's Violin method by Doris Preucil and contain many popular Baroque melodies in addition to the necessary exercises and studies. Suitable for bothbeginner adults and young children.

15 easy viola pieces for the second year-More Viola Fun the sequel to Viola Fun is meant for second year viola pupils. As before a real orchestra plays along with you on the accompanying CD. Many of the titles show that several musical instruments may join you for example an oboe or a flute amongst others. You can easily tell by looking at the titles and the beautiful illustrations which instruments to expect.

Viola Method After Maurice Hauchard is a method by Henri and Renée Benoit for beginners.Written in C key this pedagogic method starts with the positioning including how to use the bow and how to go from one string to another. It contains a total 157 exercises and small studies on rhythm scales double strings among many other topics. Written after the 'Complete Violin method' by Maurice Hauchard this method is really complete with explanations and advice to guide players. Viola Method After Maurice Hauchard is one of the best book to start acquiring the techniques necessaryfor Viola players Henri and Renée Benoit are both Viola professors either at the Paris Conservatory or at the Normale School of music of Paris.

Dip into this stockingful of easy Christmas music for viola! Unwrap a traditional carol dance to the 'Skaters' Waltz' and a 'Christmas Calypso' and pull a cracker full of solos and duets. With words to sing along chords for guitar or keyboard and a fantastic play-along CD Viola Time Christmas is the perfect gift for any young viola player.The viola books are compatible with their violin counterparts but also include extra material to provide plenty of practice on the C string.

Selections from the Viola Repertoire-Solos For Young Violists – Volume 2 is part of a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels and representing an exciting variety of styles and techniques for Violists. Volume 2 contains 8 pieces for Viola with Piano accompaniment. This is a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages and offers a broad spectrum of pieces some of which will be familiar many of which will be new to you. A large number of the works in this series have long been recognised as stepping-stones to the major Viola repertoire while others are newly published pieces for further choices of study. The Viola part is included in aseparate pull-out book and a table describes the technical and musical features as well as the relevant Suzuki Viola level for cross-method teaching. A CD of demonstration recordings is available IMP8019.

Viola and Piano accompaniment-Haydn to Humperdink show tunes to spirituals - variety is the spice of musical life and the essence of First Repertoire For Viola. This book contains 19 carefully graded intermediate pieces for Viola with Piano Accompaniment which skillfully explore the instrument's unique sonorities and provide a superb introductory literature for the young player.The solo viola part is also included on a separate insert.

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