First Lessons for Viola (Bk/CD)

Catalog: MB30020BCD

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Description

This book is an introduction to playing the viola. Intended for the square one beginner, it explains viola technique and basic reading concepts. The lessons emphasize learning new skills through pieces of music performed regularly by today's musicians, ranging from traditional songs to classical melodies. The book comes with accompanying audio.

Table of Contents:
  • Basic Music Reading and Terminology - The Viola and the Bow
  • Lesson 01: Holding the Viola - Open Strings
  • Lesson 02: 1st and 2nd Fingers on the D and A Strings
  • Lesson 03: D Major and 3rd Finger on the D and A Strings
  • Lesson 04: Eighth Notes
  • Lesson 05: The G String and G Major
  • Lesson 06: Rests
  • Lesson 07: Staccato
  • Lesson 08: Legato
  • Lesson 09: Slurs
  • Lesson 10: The C String and C Major
  • Lesson 11: Upbeats and Ties
  • Lesson 12: 3/4 Time
  • Lesson 13: Triplets and 2/4 Time
  • Lesson 14: F Major
  • Lesson 15: Repeat Signs
  • Lesson 16: Dynamics
  • Lesson 17: 6/8 Time
  • Lesson 18: Dotted Quarter Notes
  • Lesson 19: Fourth Finger
  • Lesson 20: Accidentals
  • Lesson 21: Sixteenth Notes
  • Lesson 22: First and Second Endings
  • Lesson 23: Accents
  • Lesson 24: Dotted Eighth Notes
  • Lesson 25: Tempo
  • Lesson 26: Ritard
Publisher: Mel Bay
Composer/Author: Curatolo, Katerine
Catalog Number: MB30020BCD
Pages: 32

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