Early Star on the Viola Book 3

Description

For more than three decades the Sassmannshaus Tradition has been the household name for excellence in beginner string methods in German-speaking countries. More than half a million students have successfully learned to play 20 using this publication.

Features

• Large print notes and texts as well as many colourful illustrations are ideal for pre-school as well as school children.
• Note reading is emphasised from the first lesson, encouraging ensemble playing from the very beginning.
• Songs and scales in different positions are easily mastered within the first year of playing to ensure that children are not confined to first position playing.
• Advanced viola techniques such as varied bow strokes and shifting are introduced in a basic form.

Content

• Preface
• The Half Step Is Between The Second And Third Fingers
• Ornaments
• The Half Step Is Between The First And Second Finers
• The Second Finger Changes BEtween Low And High Positions
• The Half Step Is Between The Third And Fourth Fingers
• The Third Finger Changes Between Low And High Positions 
• The First Finger Is Low 
• The First Finger Changes Between Low And High Positions 
• Finger Patterns, Old And New 
• The Fourth Finger Is In Low Position 
• The Fourth Finger Changes Between Low And High Positions 
• Triplets
• Duets In Various Keys With Changing Finger Patterns 
• Major And Minor Scales
• Helpful Hints For Violinists