SCHOTT Viola Sight-Reading Vol.1 Βιβλίο για βιόλα

An approach based on self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns.
Original tunes, rather than abstract sight-reading exercises.
214 carefully graded pieces in a range of musical styles.
Eight sections ranging from open strings to 3rd position.
Each section concludes with a set of duets and accompanied pieces for practice of ensemble sight-reading.
Tunes progress towards all key signatures up to three sharps and flats.
Preliminary towards grade 5.
 
Contents
Preface
To the pupil: why sight-reading?
Section 1: Open strings
Section 2: Open strings in 2-, 3- and 4-time
Section 3: Adding the 2nd finger
Section 4: Using the 3rd finger in major keys
Section 5: New keys: F major, Bb major and Eb major
Section 6: New rhythms and slurs
Section 7: Counting quaver beats in 3/8 time
Section 8: Compound time
Glossary
 
 
Author: Kember John
Editor: Smith Roger
Score Pages: 75
Language: English, French, German
Publisher: Schott