SKU: AP.12-0571543014

ISBN 9780571543014. English.

Stringtast ic Book 2: Viola teaches through playing in an engaging exploration of musical styles. Part of the fully integrated Stringtastic series in which violin, viola, cello, and double bass can all learn and play together in any combination.

Learn as you play through the world of Stringtastic, with 62 imaginative pieces that have been specifically designed to establish a secure playing technique and build confidence one step at a time. Following on from Stringtastic Book 1, this book takes the student from Grade 1 (Early Elementary) to Grade 2 (Elementary) level. Featuring equal-level duets for all instruments, the pieces are ideal for individual and group tuition as well as flexible ensemble and classroom settings.

Every piece is supported by an exciting backing track plus a piano-only track for practice---all available to download. The Stringtastic Book 2: Teacher's Accompaniment book provides the complete piano score which works with any combination of the instrumental parts.

Mark Wilson and Paul Wood have developed an engaging and accessible new series of string-playing method books… The presentation will appeal to young learners, and the careful, well-conceived pedagogy will thrill their teachers! Furthermore, the Stringtastic integrated approach gives proper deference to the social aspect of music-making by allowing violinists, violists, cellists, and bassists to play together from the start. I look forward to sharing this method with my young students and colleagues in early music education.

-- Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman, Director of Strings and Orchestral Studies, Sheridan College.

SKU: KN.SB2306

12 x 9 inches.

The Latin American String Collection is an authentic resource for the modern string room. As a Latin American Composer, Mark Contreras Gómez brings a wealth of experience to this collection – making it a trusted choice for your students. Explore Latin American styles and learn about their unique histories with information included by the composer on each and every solo. The accompanying tracks have been carefully curated and performed by the composer, and include click count-offs, performance versions, and performance demos for use while practicing each distinctive style. The book itself, is laid out with a strong focus on pedagogic sequencing, introducing new styles and dances as the musician progresses. The book is divided into sections: Open Strings, First Finger, Second Finger, Third Finger, Fourth Finger and Chromatic Changes. Perfect for fun, performance, or festival adjudication – this new collection is a must-have for your string solo library.