Introducing the Positions, a series widely used in classroom and private studio, represents a critical “next step” for string students. Position playing allows players to extend range beyond the basics and move into the ranks of intermediate and advanced ensemble groups. The most important positions vary for each instrument, and Whistler wisely introduces the most-used positions first in Volume 1, followed by the next most important in Volume 2. An irreplaceable component for every string student's training!
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Introducing the Positions, a series widely used in classroom and private studio, represents a critical “next step” for string students. Position playing allows players to extend range beyond the basics and move into the ranks of intermediate and advanced ensemble groups. The most important positions vary for each instrument, and Whistler wisely introduces the most-used positions first in Volume 1, followed by the next most important in Volume 2. An irreplaceable component for every string student's training!
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Trott's Melodious Double-Stops Book 1 for Violin (50327290) has been a landmark string exercise book for decades, selling thousands of copies a year. Now the same exercises have been insightfully transcribed for viola.
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Transcribed for Viola.
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Contains exercises in intonation, scales, keeping the fingers down, bowing styles, crossing strings, sixths, octaves, ninths, tenths, triads, the chromatic scale, arpeggios and double stops. Part 1: First position.
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Exercises in position changes and scales throughout 3 octaves for relatively advanced pupils. The Sevcik Viola Studies are a superb collection of exercises to help develop a student's bowing style, accuracy, rhythms and wrist speed/strength.
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A collection of over fifty of Sevcik's preparatory studies in double-stopping, arranged by Alan Arnold. Each study can be transposed and played in any of the twelve keys, giving the violist ample material to improve the double-stop technique.
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This one-of-a-kind text is a must for students who are making the switch from violin to viola. Whistler makes introductory remarks on the notable differences in bowing, fingering, resonance, intonation and position study, followed by exercises specialized for development of each of these areas. The remainder of the book is a progressive course of study for viola that is appropriately paced for the former violin student.
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A superb collection of exercises to help develop bowing style, accuracy, rhythms and wrist speed/strength. These have become some of the most widely used and successful studies and exercises in the first position.
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Since it first appeared in the 1930s, the concise, clear content of the best-selling A Tune a Day series has revolutionized music-making in the classroom and the home. Now, for the first time, C. Paul Herfurth's original books have been completely rewritten with new music and the latest in instrument technique for a new generation of musicians.
A New Tune a Day books have the same logical, gentle pace, and keen attention to detail, but with a host of innovations: the inclusion of an audio CD – with actual performances and backing tracks – will make practice even more fun and exciting, and the explanatory diagrams and photographs will help the student to achieve the perfect technique and tone. The DVD shows you the basics from how to set up your instrument to playing your first notes. It takes you through the first few pages of the book ensuring you get off to a good start. Plus, excellent advice and tips from a professional player.
Each book contains: advice on audio equipment • instructions for effective technique and comfortable posture • explanatory section on reading music • easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages • an audio CD with a virtuoso performance, backing tracks and audio examples • great music including duets and rounds • tests to check progress and comprehension • useful pull-out chart giving all first position fingerings • and a DVD, authored for Zone 0, to help you get started on your instrument.
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Exercises in 7 major keys covering slurred, legato, staccato and détaché bowings.
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An Intermediate Course of Study for the Development of Technical Proficiency in the First Position
An appropriate follow-up method to Rubank's Intermediate Method for Viola. Includes:
•Daily exercises for bowing, finger strength and independence, trills, and double stops
•A full-page etude in each key up to 4 flats/sharps
•Specialized etudes for practice in bowing, legato playing, rhythm, cross-fingering, spiccato, string crossing, string skipping, chromatics, arpeggios, syncopation, staccato and trills
•Nine double stop etudes
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Part 2: Second position. Contains exercises in: intonation, scales, portamento, diminished seventh chords, arpeggios, chromatic scales, double stopping, accents, basics of the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th positions.
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One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument, this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.
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These are the original editions of the ever-popular instruction books for various instruments by C. Paul Herfurth. The books are packed full of lessons, illustrations, fingering charts, daily practice records, test questions, and manuscript paper for homework. Perfect for use in group lessons, school classes, or for individual lessons.
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Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of viola music! This viola method features over 100 great songs and examples and can be used by students who want to teach temselves, or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the audio – 111 demonstration tracks in all available online for download or streaming!
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Contains exercises in: changing position without jerks, scales over three octaves, arpeggios on one string, intonation, changing positions with discreet portamento, double stopping, intervals and harmonics.
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One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument, this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.
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A superb collection of exercises to help develop bowing style, accuracy, rhythms and wrist speed/strength. These have become some of the most widely used and successful studies and exercises in the first position.
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These are the original editions of the ever-popular instruction books for various instruments by C. Paul Herfurth. The books are packed full of lessons, illustrations, fingering charts, daily practice records, test questions, and manuscript paper for homework. Perfect for use in group lessons, school classes, or for individual lessons.
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Here is the chance to enter the new world of playing today's music while learning to express your own music through improvisation. Don't be afraid! Rockin' Strings is going to teach you how to create your own melodies one step at a time. Play along with the accompanying audio tracks. They will make you sound like a star as you begin to progress through the book, exploring additional keys and rhythms while improvising – all in the style of popular music. Play by yourself, with your teacher, your friends, and your school orchestra.
The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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A superb collection of exercises to help develop bowing style, accuracy, rhythms and wrist speed/strength. These have become some of the most widely used and successful studies and exercises in the first position.
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This volume can be played together with I Like to Play Scales for the Violin (14028886). It covers scales in the first position in all major and minor keys.
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The Austrian violinist Jacob Dont (1815-1888) was also a highly esteemed teacher and composer. He wrote mainly major educational works, over 50 of which have become quite well-known. Dont's Etüden und Capricen Op. 35 were arranged for the viola by Max Rostal who also added preparatory exercises and variants. Etüden und Capricen covers all technical demands with regard to arpeggios, double stops, dexterity, change of position, legato, change of string, types of bowing, trills and appoggiaturas, thus laying the foundation for practising any repertoire.
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