Sassmannshaus, Early Start on the Viola Book 4

For more than three decades The Sassmannshaus Tradition has been one of the leading string mehods for children in German-speaking countries. In fact, more than half a million players have successfully learned to play the violin, viola and cello using this method. For more than three decades The Sassmannshaus Tradition has been one of the leading string mehods for children in German-speaking countries. In fact, more than half a million players have successfully learned to play the violin, viola and cello using this method. The Sassmannshaus Tradition for viola is now availabe in English and has been adapted, both in content and songs, for today’s English-speaking children. What makes this method so unique? *Large print notes and texts as well as many colourful illustrations are ideal for pre-school as well as school children. *Note reading is emphasized 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. Volume 4 This fourth volume includes technical exercises that address issues of shifting and position playing. Volume four also presents a collection of enjoyable pieces that reinforce the student’s progress. The finger patterns and scales will be familiar to the strudent from previous volumes. In this way, the technical challengers can first be managed without the added burden of new matieral. Playing and reading in position is challenging for young students. The learning steps presented in this volume have been carefully chosen to increase the opportunities for the student’s success. The teacher should use the exercises and pieces at appropriate times to coincide with the student’s solo repertoire. The exercises in this fourth volume need not be used in strict succession.