Margaret Banwell: Elementary Progressive Studies Set II: Viola: Study

This terrific book provides invaluable practice material for building technique over twenty-four studies in the first position. Originally for Violin it has been accurately and faithfully transcribed for Viola by Margaret Banwell from Kinseyâ??s classic studies. This is a comprehensive exploration of Viola playing and helps train left and right hand dexterity and bow strokes as well as honing knowledge of tempo and time signatures and varying keys. Musical varied and practical these elementary studies will help to point the early stages of development in the right direction.â??The building of technique understanding and reading â?¦ are very thorough and usefully progressiveâ??European String Teachers Associationâ??These transcriptions are a welcome addition to any young violistâ??s etude repertoire.â?? American Music Teacher