Viola Books
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Grades 1-5
Time Pieces for Viola, Volume 1: Music through the Ages in Two Volumes
Well-crafted arrangements of music from the 13th century to the present day presented in chronological order. Pieces show the year in which they were written to give a sense of the different styles of music through time. Each piece has been carefully arranged by Philip Bass and Paul Harris to practise the note ranges and keys of the early grades. These volumes also provide an invaluable source of further study and recital repertoire.
More Time Pieces for Viola, Volume 1: Music through the Ages
Well-crafted arrangements of music from the 13th century to the present day presented in chronological order. Pieces show the year in which they were written to give a sense of the different styles of music through time.
ABRSM: Viola Scales And Arpeggios - Grades 1-5
ABRSM: Viola Specimen Sight-Reading Tests
This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Viola exams, Grades 1-5.
Time Pieces for Viola, Volume 2: Music through the Ages in Two Volumes
Well-crafted arrangements of music from the 13th century to the present day presented in chronological order. Pieces show the year in which they were written to give a sense of the different styles of music through time. Each piece has been carefully arranged by Philip Bass and Paul Harris to practise the note ranges and keys of the early grades. These volumes also provide an invaluable source of further study and recital repertoire.
More Time Pieces for Viola, Volume 2: Music through the Ages
Music through the Ages Volume 1.
Grades 6-8
Viola Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grades 6-8: from 2012
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grades 6-8 Viola exams. Contains all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, and a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
Viola Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, ABRSM Grades 6-8: From 2012
TThis volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Viola exams, Grades 68. Includes many specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements from 2012, written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exam.
Grade 8 Hoffmeister: Concerto in D Major (Viola & Piano)
Konzert D-Dur D major - viola and piano score - KA - viola and string orchestra
Grade 8 Heitor Villa-Lobos: Aria from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5
Grade 8 Morpheus For Viola and Piano
This piece is one of the finest compositions for viola by one of the instrument's greatest players. It is luxuriant in melodic inventions and startlingly beautiful in its instrumental colours. The piano is a full partner to the viola, contributing an equal share of melodic interest and colouristic effects.
Pre-Grade 1
Viola Time Joggers (Third Edition): A First Book of Very Easy Pieces For Viola
Viola Time Joggers is a landmark book in the popular Viola Time series, which is enjoyed by students and teachers all over the world. It contains Kathy and David Blackwell's trademark attractive and engaging compositions that appeal to learners of all ages. Lively original pieces, traditional tunes, and easy duets take the learner from open strings to all fingers down in finger pattern 0-1-23-4. Forty-four of the 47 pieces are compatible with Fiddle Time Joggers, while 'C string specials' enable plenty of practice on the C string.
Essential Elements 2000 for Strings Viola Book 1
Essential Elements for Strings offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages.