A beginning book for viola by Kathy Blackwell and David Blackwell.
Viola Time Starters is a great beginner book for the budding viola player. Carefully paced to suit young learners, it supports players through the important early stages, step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow, through basic notation, to exciting pieces in a range of styles. With plenty of entertaining illustrations and a CD to play along to, with Viola Time it really is fun to play!
- Over 60 varied tunes, from open strings to finger pattern 0-1-23-4
- Quizzes, games, songs, and listening activities
- Colour illustrations to demonstrate each stage, plus fun cartoons
- CD of play-along tracks with imaginative accompaniments
- Ideal for use before and alongside Viola Time Joggers
- Fully compatible with Fiddle and Cello Time Starters, and suitable for individual or mixed group lessons
- Teacher's notes and accompaniments available in the Starters Teacher's Handbook