Par DUCKETT RICHARD / LOANE C.. Suitable for use by individuals, as well as tutors working with student ensembles, the Team Strings series has been developed to introduce musicians to playing as part of a group. All of the books in the series are fully integrated, allowing students using Team Strings to play in ensembles with students using Team Woodwind, Team Brass, Team Percussion and Team Recorder. Team Strings: Viola is a flexible and adaptable course ideal for beginner Viola players. The tutor can be tailored to suit the specific needs of each student. Each piece is carefully graded to ensure a logical progression at a sensible pace and students are introduced to a wide variety of musical styles throughout the book. Team Strings has been specially written to support almost any combination of string instruments that the teacher may encounter. Imaginative Piano Accompaniments have been provided as well as helpful notes and clear ensemble scores to aid the teacher. Team Strings also includes all of the scales for the relevant grades set by the major examination boards. This volume comes complete with a CD of backing tracks designed to add a third dimension to practice sessions or performance when an accompanist is not available. / Niveau : Débutant / Recueil / Alto

Par DUNCAN CRAIG. Il s'agit d'une collection de douze pièces sacrées du répertoire classique, arrangé pour alto solo avec accompagnement au piano. Record favoris comme le Canon de Pachelbel, Jesu, Joy of Man désirant et Ave Maria sont inclus. La partie d'Alto est un niveau intermédiaire, avec une utilisation occasionnelle de la troisième position. Cette collection offre une source précieuse de solos qui peut être utilisé dans une variété de circonstances de performance. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / Sacred - Solos / Recueil / Alto

Solos for Young Violists is a five-volume series of music books with companion compact discs featuring 34 works for viola and piano. Many of the pieces in this collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the major viola repertoire, while others are newly discovered, arranged, and published for this series. Compiled, edited and recorded by violist Barbara Barber, Solos for Young Violists is a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels and represents an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violists. The collection has become a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages. The piano track recorded on the second half of each CD gives the violist the opportunity to practice with accompaniments. / Alto

The 1st Recital Series presents high quality solo/recital literature appropriate for performers from beginner to early intermediate standard. A professionally recorded CD is included with each book providing a demonstration of each piece followed by an accompaniment track which can be used for performance or rehearsal. A separate piano accompaniment book is also available. / Alto / 44 pages / niveau : Facile - Elémentaire / Partition + Cd

Teach viola with the popular Suzuki Viola School. Materials include: Viola Parts (Vol. 1-9) * Piano Accompaniments (Vol. 1-9) * Audio Recordings (Vol. 1-7 performed by Bill Preucil, Vol. 8-9 performed by Michael Isaac Strauss). / Alto

Tout au plus, le programme 'Air' de Johann Sebastian Bach, il peut 'demeurer Jésus ma joie' en popularité avec son record série: Le choeur final de la cantate BWV 147 'Coeur, bouche, action et vie' est dans sa simplicité et la perfection tout en un véritable 'accrocheur' devenir où vous pouvez à peine entendre assez. Ce traitement rend ce point culminant classique accessible à bout conférence et concert pour quatuor à cordes et double basse ad libitum ou orchestre à cordes. / Alto

A new and exciting way for viola players to learn and practice basic jazz style.This book/CD set features 15 solo etudes based on blues and standard chord progressions, demonstrated by Mark Feldman on violin along with a world-class rhythm section: Mike LeDonne, piano - Peter Washington, bass - and Kenny Washington, drums.The recording features two separate versions of each etude: one with the soloist and rhythm section and one with the rhythm section only. See and hear how the soloist phrases, play with or without the soloist on the CD and learn basic jazz style first-hand. / Alto

Par SUZUKI SHINICHI. This material is part of the worldwide Suzuki Method of teaching. Companion recordings should be used with these publications. In addition, there are piano accompaniment books that go along with this material. / Pédagogie / Méthode / Alto

Three Études For Viola was composed by American composer and arranger Nico Muhly. Written for Nadia Sirot one of Muhly's friends. Three Études For Viola was designed as performance pieces as well as practice the Études help to deal with the messy fifth-based string crossings Muhly's harmonic language sometimes outlines. These three études can be performed in any order all together or singularly. The pre-recorded material for Three Études For Viola should be mixed in such a way that the Viola rides in the middleof the texture. Étude 2 however should favour the solo Viola. Download the pre-recorded element  HERE . If you encounter any problems please email promotion@musicsales.co.uk .

Instrumental Play-Along-15 favorites arranged for instrumentalists with professionally-recording backing tracks for play-along fun. Includes: Amazing Grace Blessed Assurance In the Garden Leaning on the Everlasting Arms The Old Rugged Cross Shall We Gather at the River' Sweet by and By There is Power in the Blood and more.

Now the best-selling band method is even better! Book 1 for absolute beginners includes a start-up video and much much more all on CD-ROM.Features:Same great Essential Elements 2000 method!15-minute video/?super lesson? for learning the basicsPlay-along mp3* tracks for all 185 exercises (featuring a professional player on your instrument)Tempo Adjustment SoftwareDuets and TriosMusic Listening LibrarySmartMusic® Software for Exercises 1-100 (for use on PC/Mac) - practice record and email a performance with on-screen assessment

Big Note/Large Print-Warm-ups for the Violist is an adaptation of Warm-ups for the Violinist. It is targeted to help build strengthen and develop the muscles and techniques needed for viola playing. It is especially suited and created for the morecasual violist who is sincerely interested in getting maximum benefit from a minimum of effort. I first tested these scales and exercises on myself for six months faithfully using them for about 20 minutes as warm-ups to my dailypractice. I was rewarded with a definite improvement in my technique. I was actually surprised to see my dexterity grow as I charted my metronomic progress on a calendar. I remember thinking 'I will never be able to play fasterthan this.' But then a couple of weeks later I would indeed climb a notch higher!Through the years I have used these exercises in countless workshops and with private students. The letters of thanks and positive feedback fromstudents who were thrilled with improved violin and fiddle technique have brought me great satisfaction. Progress with these exercises is like the progress of a body builder. Body builders do not get up in the morning and think 'I am going to develop and build my muscles today ' and instantly look like Mr. Atlas. It takes weeks months and for some years to attain results. It must be done over a period of time. Like all diets and exercise programs determination and dedication are most important to success! I sincerely believe that these exercises when faithfully practiced will help violists improve their skills. The exercises will help develop and strengthen muscles usedfor finger dexterity clarity of notes tone bowing-arm control intonation double stops and a flexible bowing-arm wrist. A companion audio play-along recording is available online.

Anna Thorvaldsdottir?s Sola for solo viola and pre-recorded electronics was composed for Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti. The music, which features extended techniques, was inspired by the search for calm amidst chaos and turmoil.

60 Traditional Pieces. Violist and composer Benedict Taylor presents a collection of 60 pieces for solo viola. Drawn from the rich tradition of Irish folk music the collection covers a range of styles including Jigs, Reels, Hornpipes and Marches. The volume includes notes on playing styles, and is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes. German and French translations of all texts are available as PDF downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for players of grades 3-8.