This is a scale book of unprecedented scope. Simon Fischer has developed an entirely new method in which, using the traditional ways of practising scales only as a point of departure, he focuses on numerous often-neglected aspects of the violist's technique. For every element he has designed exercises that sensitize the ear, stimulate the mind and build the playing apparatus of the violist. The many outstanding features of this book include:how to structure intonation around perfect intervals and leading notesa new approach to learning how to time shiftsextensive notation for preparing and holding down fingersone-, two-, three- and four-octave scales and arpeggiostwo-octave scales and arpeggios on one stringnew sequences for single-finger scalesMany well-known Fischer classics are also incorporated, including practice methods for intonation, smooth bowing, string crossing, fast fingers, fourth-finger extensions and placing fingers in blocks. The innovative and wide-ranging material in Scales keeps the player turning the pages, discovering yet more exciting ways to approach scales. The wealth of thought-provoking exercises encourages violists to re-evaluate their practice - developing the playing skills of violists at all levels from intermediate to professional. / Alto

The 'prequel' to Barbara Barber's widely-used Scales for Advanced Violists is here! Scales for Young Violists is a user-friendly scale system which presents two-octave major, melodic minor, and harmonic minor scales with arpeggios. The first five Foundation Keys (C, D, E, F, G) introduce beginning double-stops in octaves, 3rds, and 6ths, remaining in first position. One-octave scales in double-stop octaves, 3rds, 6ths, and harmonics are presented in all twelve keys. Preparatory shifting exercises, bowing and rhythmic variants, a helpful Circle of 5ths, and Progress Chart make this the perfect beginning scale book for every viola student. / 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. / Alto

Echelles requises pour les examens de l'Associated Board. / Alto / niveau : Débutant / Partition

Scales Viola and Arpèges Grades 1-5 contient toutes les gammes et arpèges requis pour les examens ABRSM de Grades Viola 1-5.Comprend toutes les gammes et arpèges pour le programme révisé à partir de 2012, avec des motifs et a suggéré s'inclinant doigté, introduction utile, y compris des conseils sur la préparation à l'examen, le tout dans un format convivial et mise en page claire.NB: l'échelle révisée et lecture à vue des exigences entreront en vigueur pour tous les instruments cordes frottées de 1 Janvier 2012. Contrairement aux nouveaux morceaux mis en examen, il n'ya pas de période de chevauchement de la nouvelle échelle et de lecture à vue des exigences. La fin exigences actuelles, le 31 Décembre 2011. Les nouvelles exigences ne représentent toutefois un changement à long terme et au-delà des quatre années du programme. / Alto / Partition