400 Exercises include 45 Musical Studies in Positions 1 through 5. Par TUCKER RHODA JANICE. Written by Janice Tucker Rhoda, author of the popular ABCs of Strings method, the Complete Technique For Viola series is designed for advanced beginners to upper level students wishing to learn or improve their left hand and right arm bow skills. Starting in first position, and proceeding carefully through the higher positions, these method books use short studies to demonstrate specific technical ideas. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Méthode / Alto

Solos for Young Violists is a five-volume series of music books with companion compact discs featuring 34 works for viola and piano. Many of the pieces in this collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the major viola repertoire, while others are newly discovered, arranged, and published for this series. Compiled, edited and recorded by violist Barbara Barber, Solos for Young Violists is a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels and represents an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violists. The collection has become a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages. The piano track recorded on the second half of each CD gives the violist the opportunity to practice with accompaniments. / Alto

Rhythm Studies-A highly effective and comprehensive for developing complete technical and musical skills on the saxophone. This Berklee Workshop features innovative exercises and solos that will help you learn melody harmony rhythm andimprovisation techniques for the saxophone. Once you've completed the studies and exercises in Volumes 1 and 2 this volume offers more advanced study of Saxophone technique. An awareness of rhythmic notation and rhythmicinterpretation are esential in developing reading skills.

A viola method for childrenThe leading German viola method now available in English.For more than three decades the Sassmannshaus Tradition has been the household name for excellence in beginner string methods in German-speaking countries. More than half a million students have successfully learned to play string instruments using this publication.The publication of the four violin books in 2008 in a fully adapted English version has been a big success.On the back of this success story Bärenreiter published the four books for cello in 2009 and now presents the four books for viola in a newly adapted version for today?s English speaking children.What makes this viola method so unique?- Large print notes and texts as well as many colourful illustrations are ideal for pre-school as well as school children.- Note reading is emphasised from the first lesson, encouraging ensemble playing from the very beginning.- Songs and scales in different positions are easily mastered within the first year of playing to ensure that children are not confined to first position playing.- Advanced viola techniques such as varied bow strokes and shifting are introduced in a basic form.The new English viola method for children 4 years and older?The early emphasis on ensemble playing and the many duos in this method are so much fun for the kids. They pick up important chamber music skills right from the beginning!(Peter Winograd and Laurie Carney, American String Quartet)

J.S. Bach's six suites for solo cello have been skilfully transcribed for solo Viola by Watson Forbes, offering a new wealth of repertoire to the advancing violist. / Alto

The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Dr. Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the 'mother-tongue' approach. Now available as Book and CD Kit. CD performed by Michael Isaac Strauss. / Alto