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2, 4, 6, 8: Positions We Don't Appreciate for Viola Viola

Viola Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1512720 Composed by Steven Kruse & …(+)

Viola Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1512720 Composed by Steven Kruse & Penny Thompson Kruse. 19th Century,20th Century,Classical,Instructional,Traditional. Individual part. 47 pages. String Play for All #1087672. Published by String Play for All (A0.1512720). It has long been accepted pedagogical practice that, after first position, the next positions a violin or viola student learns are third and fifth positions. There is good reason for studying the odd-numbered positions first. The body of the and the crook of the neck provide solid reference points for finding these positions. Harmonically, first, third, and fifth positions outline the triad, the foundation of Western tonal music. The fingering for fifth position matches first position, making it easy to learn. It is unfortunate that this focus on third and fifth position has often been at the cost of any discussion of the even positions: 2, 4, 6, and 8. This is evident in the traditional etudes and study material available for violin and viola. With new tonal demands of twentieth and twenty-first century music, knowledge and familiarity with the entire finger board is essential.Like the relationship between first and fifth position, the same relationship can be found between second and sixth positions and fourth and eighth positions. We have chosen to introduce these positions together, with melodies that can be played in both positions. Also included are shifting exercises between the even-numbered positions. We hope students and teachers will find this material helpful.
$14.95 13.78 € #Viola #Steven Kruse & Penny Thompson Kruse #2, 4, 6, 8: Positions We Don't Appreciate for Viola #String Play for All #SheetMusicPlus

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The Lost Position: Adventures in Half Position for Viola Solo, Book 1: Six Intermediate-Level Piece Viola

Viola Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859926 Composed by Steven Kruse & P…(+)

Viola Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859926 Composed by Steven Kruse & Penny Thompson Kruse. Contemporary,Instructional. Individual part. 13 pages. String Play for All #4762151. Published by String Play for All (A0.859926). Half position receives only slight attention in most etudes and studies. Knowledge of half position is essential for violinists and violists, especially when performing late romantic and contemporary music. You students will find these short character pieces charming and challenging. At the same time they will be learning essential fingering. Book 1 contains six pieces on an intermediate level, introducing basic half position finger patterns and a moderate use of chromaticism. Pieces range from 30 seconds to two minutes in length.
$8.95 8.25 € #Viola #Steven Kruse & Penny Thompson Kruse #The Lost Position: Adventures in Half Position for Viola Solo, Book 1: Six Intermediate-Level Piece #String Play for All #SheetMusicPlus

The Lost Position: Adventures in Half Position for Viola Solo, Book 2: Six Advanced-Level Pieces Viola

Viola Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859928 Composed by Steven Kruse & P…(+)

Viola Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859928 Composed by Steven Kruse & Penny Thompson Kruse. Contemporary,Instructional. Individual part. 13 pages. String Play for All #4762155. Published by String Play for All (A0.859928). Half position receives only slight attention in most etudes and studies. Knowledge of half position is essential for violinists and violists, especially when performing late romantic and contemporary music. You students will find these short character pieces charming and challenging. At the same time they will be learning essential fingering. Book 2 contains six pieces on an advanced level, with extensive chromaticism and use of double stops and chords. Pieces range from 30 seconds to two minutes in length.
$9.95 9.17 € #Viola #Steven Kruse & Penny Thompson Kruse #The Lost Position: Adventures in Half Position for Viola Solo, Book 2: Six Advanced-Level Pieces #String Play for All #SheetMusicPlus

The Lost Position: Adventures in Half Position, Twelve Intermediate- and Advanced-Level Pieces for Viola

Viola Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859930 Composed by Steven Kruse & P…(+)

Viola Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.859930 Composed by Steven Kruse & Penny Thompson Kruse. Contemporary,Instructional. Individual part. 21 pages. String Play for All #4762159. Published by String Play for All (A0.859930). Half position receives only slight attention in most etudes and studies. Knowledge of half position is essential for violinists and violists, especially when performing late romantic and contemporary music. You students will find these short character pieces charming and challenging. At the same time they will be learning essential fingering. Book 1 contains six pieces on an intermediate level, introducing basic half position finger patterns and a moderate use of chromaticism. Book 2 contains six pieces on an advanced level, with extensive chromaticism and use of double stops and chords. Pieces range from 30 seconds to two minutes in length.
$15.99 14.74 € #Viola #Steven Kruse & Penny Thompson Kruse #The Lost Position: Adventures in Half Position, Twelve Intermediate- and Advanced-Level Pieces for #String Play for All #SheetMusicPlus

Itsy Bitsy Bows for Viola Viola

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1513129 Composed by Steven Kruse & …(+)

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1513129 Composed by Steven Kruse & Penny Thompson Kruse. Children,Instructional. Individual part. 27 pages. String Play for All #1087998. Published by String Play for All (A0.1513129). Itsy Bitsy Bows is an excellent prelude to Sevcik's 40 Variations, Op. 3. Using a familiar children's tune as the theme, the following 30 variations introduce a wide variety of bowings. Bowings include detache, colle, richochet, spiccato, dove-tail, and Viotti style. Your students can also make up their own variations.
$12.50 11.52 € #Viola #Steven Kruse & Penny Thompson Kruse #Itsy Bitsy Bows for Viola #String Play for All #SheetMusicPlus