Complete Technique for Viola, Book 1

SKU: CF.BF128

ISBN 9781491153413. UPC: 680160910915.

Wohlfahrt’s Foundation Studies have long been successful tools forviolinists and violists in mastering the technical difficulties of theirinstruments. Originally conceived for a complete comprehension offirst position on the violin and viola, Richard Hughey presents thisnew edition for cello students. Transcribing these etudes for the cellopresents new challenges for the performer. Particular passages, forexample, require the student to make use of the second and eventhird positions. The fingerings chosen for these passages reflectthese shifting positions in a coherent and logical way. Trainedcomprehensively in both cello and conducting, Hughey shares hiswealth of experience and knowledge in Wohlfahrt’s FoundationStudies for the Violoncello.
The violin etudes and exercises of Franz Wohlfahrt havebeen and continue to be used by violin and recently violateachers the world over. Franz was the son of HeinrichWohlfahrt (1797, Kößnitz–1883, Leipzig), a noted pianoteacher who also published many studies for piano thatwere very successful with younger students. Heinrichdeveloped a keen sense for the pedagogical development ofchildren and composed excellent studies accordingly. Withthe education of his sons Robert (1826, Weimar–deathdate unknown) and Franz (1833, Frauenpriesnitz–1884,Leipzig), he passed these pedagogical abilities to the nextgeneration.In the preface to his Violin Studies Opus 45, FranzWohlfahrt wrote:The study of the violin presents certain difficultiesfor beginners which are frequently the cause of a suddendecrease in the pupil’s zeal and ambition, even before he hasmastered the first fundamentals.The blame for this is commonly laid on the teacher,who is called incapable or negligent; losing sight of thefact that the pupil began his studies without the slightestnotion, not merely of the difficulties to be encountered,but also of the regular and diligent effort indispensable forovercoming them.It is important, therefore, to smooth these first severitiesby showing their usefulness and making them agreeable; tothis end my Violin Method was published and the presentexercises have been written, which latter may be consideredas forming a supplement to the former.If practiced carefully and intelligently, they will serve asa solid foundation for the technique of any player ambitiousto become an artist.These studies have been successful tools for violinistsand violists to begin to master the technical difficulties oftheir instruments. Clearly conceived for a more completecomprehension of the use of the first position on the violinand similarly for the viola, presenting these etudes forthe cello presents a new challenge. As ongoing violinistsand violists can use the fourth finger to play the note ofthe next higher open string, this is not possible on thecello. To perform these exercises on the cello, particularlyreaching the “E” on the A-string, requires the studentto make use of the second and even third positions. Thefingerings chosen for these passages reflect the necessityof shifting to these positions. This is of great advantage,as a new set of studies now can be used by the studentto practice shifting to and from those positions and thusincreases technical proficiency in the second and thirdpositions of the cello.

SKU: AP.12-057154259X

ISBN 9780571542598. English.

Stringtastic Book 1 teaches through playing in an engaging exploration of musical styles. Part of the fully integrated Stringtastic series in which violin, viola, cello and double bass can all learn and play together in any combination. This Teacher's Accompaniment book provides the complete piano score which works with any combination of the instrumental parts.

Learn as you play through the world of Stringtastic, with 57 imaginative pieces that have been specifically designed to establish a secure playing technique and build confidence one step at a time. Following on from Stringtastic Beginners, this book takes the student from playing the notes of the D major scale to Grade 1 (Early Elementary). Featuring equal-level duets for all instruments, the pieces are ideal for individual and group instruction as well as flexible ensemble and classroom settings. Every piece is supported by an exciting backing track plus a piano only track for practice, all available to download.

SKU: BT.EMM121-034

French.

Destiné aux élèves partir de sept ans environ, Le Monde de l'Alto peut être utilisé pour les leçons individuelles et en groupe. Le présent ouvrage s’accompagne d’un site web où se trouvent de nombreux fichiers MP3 et PDF ainsi que des vidéos.

Tous les exercices de cette méthode sont expliqués en détail et sont augmentés de photos et de vidéos très clairs, particulièrement utiles pour assurer la bonne compréhension des élèves (et des parents) pour le travail la maison. Avec Le Monde de l'Alto, les leçons peuvent être personnalisées, car presque toutes les méthodes didactiques sont employées. Chaque élève peut donc bénéficier d’un enseignement « sur mesure ».

Cet ouvrage comprend : • Des exercices d’imitation (« Jeu du perroquet » en cours et la maison).

• Des exercices techniques d’abord expliqués par un texte et des images (photos et vidéos) et, plus tard, en notation musicale.

• Des morceaux jouer l’oreille.

• Des morceaux en notation musicale ( partir du milieu du volume 1 environ).

• Des morceaux en notation musicale (le volume 2 contient un plus grand nombre de pièces du répertoire).

• Des exercices d’improvisation pour stimuler l’imagination en matière de sons et de créativité.

• Des explications sur le solfège en général et les techniques de jeu.

• Des morceaux notés en tablature.

• Des jeux de questions-réponses portant sur les éléments déj appris.

• Des « bons points » sous forme d’autocollants apposer aux exercices correctement exécutés.

Cette méthode offre de nombreuses possibilités pour jouer plusieurs. Pour toutes les pièces, des partitions pour deux altos et accompagnement au piano sont téléchargeables sur le site web.

Le Monde de l'Alto est attrayant, contemporain et complet un must pour l’enseignement de l'alto au XXIe siècle !

SKU: AP.12-0571542271

ISBN 9780571542277. English.

Stringtastic Beginners is a fun new series designed to teach through playing in an engaging exploration of musical styles. A fully integrated series, violin, viola, cello, and double bass can all learn and play together in any combination. Each book contains over 40 imaginative pieces to steadily establish a secure playing technique and build confidence, one step at a time, taking the student from complete beginner (open strings) to playing the notes of the D major scale. The first 20 pieces consist of two independent tunes that can be played as duets – one for open strings and a more advanced part using the left-hand fingers, which students can revisit as they progress. Ideal for individual and group lessons as well as flexible ensemble and classroom settings. Every piece is supported by an exciting backing track plus a piano-only track for practice, all available to download.

This Teacher’s Accompaniment book provides the complete piano accompaniments which work with any combination of instrumental parts.